MEDITERRANEAN SALAD SANDWICHES

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These hearty, fresh-flavored sandwiches taste like a summer salad on a bun. Add iced tea, a side of sorbet and call it an easy supper! -Candice Garcia, Winter Haven, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 large portobello mushrooms, stems removed
2 cups spring mix salad greens
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers
1/4 cup crumbled reduced-fat feta cheese
2 tablespoons chopped pitted Greek olives
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 slices sourdough bread, toasted and halved

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon oil, garlic and salt; brush over mushrooms., Moisten a paper towel with cooking oil; using long-handled tongs, lightly coat the grill rack. Grill mushrooms, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until tender., In a large bowl, combine the salad greens, tomato, peppers, cheese and olives. In a small bowl, whisk the vinegar, oregano and remaining oil. Pour over salad mixture; toss to coat. , Layer each of four half-slices of toast with a mushroom and 3/4 cup salad mixture; top with remaining toast.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges