GRILLED TOMATO SANDWICHES

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These sandwiches can be assembled in a snap-and are perfect for summer lunches! -Wendy Stenman, Germantown, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 sandwiches.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

8 slices tomato (3/4 inch thick)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1 round cheese focaccia bread or focaccia bread of your choice (12 inches), halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup chopped water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed and drained
3 cups torn romaine or spinach

Steps:

Sprinkle one side of tomato slices with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Place salt side down on paper towels for 10 minutes. Repeat with second side. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic; set aside., Place bread cut side down on a lightly oiled grill rack. Place tomatoes on grill. Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 2 minutes or until bread is golden brown., Sprinkle tomatoes with the vinegar, pepper and remaining salt. Spread mayonnaise mixture over bread. On the bottom half, layer tomatoes, artichokes and romaine; replace bread top. Cut into wedges; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 calories, Fat 21g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 1203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein.