**Grilled Feta and Tomato Sandwich: A Delightful Fusion of Mediterranean Flavors**
Indulge in a culinary journey to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean with our grilled feta and tomato sandwich. This delectable sandwich is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring ripe, juicy tomatoes, creamy feta cheese, and aromatic herbs, all grilled to perfection and nestled between two slices of toasted bread. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible dish that effortlessly blends the vibrant essence of Mediterranean cuisine with the comforting familiarity of a classic sandwich.
**Inside the Article:**
1. **Grilled Feta and Tomato Sandwich:** Dive into the details of the classic grilled feta and tomato sandwich recipe, carefully crafted to deliver a harmonious balance of flavors and textures. Discover the secrets behind selecting the perfect tomatoes, grilling the feta cheese to achieve a golden-brown crust while maintaining its creamy center, and assembling the sandwich with a medley of fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil.
2. **Variations and Inspirations:** Take your culinary creativity to new heights with a selection of inspiring variations and flavor combinations for your grilled feta and tomato sandwich. Explore the tangy delight of sun-dried tomatoes, the zesty kick of roasted red peppers, and the earthy goodness of grilled zucchini. Experiment with different types of bread, from rustic sourdough to nutty whole wheat, to create a sandwich that truly reflects your personal taste.
3. **Accompaniments and Side Dishes:** Elevate your grilled feta and tomato sandwich experience with a variety of tantalizing accompaniments and side dishes. Discover the perfect pairing of crisp, refreshing salads, hearty soups, and tangy dips that complement the rich flavors of the sandwich. Learn how to create a harmonious meal that showcases the vibrant flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.
4. **Tips and Techniques:** Unlock the secrets of grilling feta cheese to achieve the ideal texture and flavor. Discover the art of selecting the ripest, most flavorful tomatoes and how to grill them to perfection. Gain insights into assembling the sandwich with precision, ensuring that every bite delivers a burst of delectable flavors.
5. **Grilled Feta and Tomato Sandwich for Special Occasions:** Transform the humble grilled feta and tomato sandwich into an extraordinary dish worthy of special occasions. Learn how to elevate the presentation, creating a sandwich that is both visually stunning and bursting with flavor. Discover creative ways to incorporate the sandwich into your party platter or picnic spread, impressing your guests with your culinary artistry.
GREEK FETA GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
The Greek Feta Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines feta cheese with tomatoes, onions, and olives to turn this classic salad into a tasty grilled cheese sandwich.
Provided by Ali
Categories Vegetarian
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the pan on medium.
- Add a slab of butter to the pan and let it melt completely.
- Assemble half of the cheese on one slice of bread. Layer on the tomato slices, onions, and olives, (plus the oregano if you want it) and top with the other half of your cheese. Feta usually comes in a somewhat thin block, so cutting it into thin strips works well for a sandwich like this.
- Once the butter is completely melted, coats the whole pan, and starts bubbling a little, put the sandwich into the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on one side, checking to make sure it isn't burning.
- Once the first side is golden brown, flip and cook the other side. Add a sliver of butter to the pan if needed.
- When both sides are a crispy golden brown and the cheese is melty, your Greek feta grilled cheese sandwich is done and ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 106 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 34 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1318 grams sodium, Sugar 10 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat
GRILLED TOMATO AND FETA SANDWICH
With perfectly toasted, crisp bread, a slightly warm feta filling, and slices of juicy ripe tomato, this might be the best tomato sandwich I've ever had! The combo of briny feta and sweet tomatoes is amazing. Serve with chips and a cold glass of Pinot Grigio.
Provided by NicoleMcmom
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Stir mayonnaise, feta cheese, and lemon zest together in a small bowl until well blended. Spread feta mixture evenly over bread slices.
- Top 2 slices of the bread evenly with tomato slices and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top tomatoes with remaining bread slices, feta-side down. Brush both sides of the sandwich evenly with olive oil.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook sandwiches in the hot skillet until golden brown on the first side, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until golden and toasted, about 3 minutes more. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.9 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1066.9 mg, Sugar 5.4 g
GRILLED CHEESE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES
Grilled Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches are so easy and delicious, perfect for that lunchtime fix. Perfectly melted cheese surrounding a juicy tomato inside with toasted whole grain bread outside, make this sandwich the ultimate comfort food.
Provided by Country Crock®
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Country Crock®
Time 10m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spread Country Crock® Spread on one side of each bread slice.
- Place 2 slices, Spread side down, in skillet. Top each with tomato, then cheese, then remaining bread slice, Spread side up.
- Cook until lightly browned on one side. Flip over and cook until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.4 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 573.6 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
GRILLED SHRIMP WITH TOMATO AND FETA
Steps:
- For the shrimp: Prepare a charcoal grill for high direct heat. Skewer a few shrimp onto 2 skewers so the shrimp lay flat. Do the same with the tomatoes. Brush the skewers with canola oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill the tomatoes first, until slightly charred on both sides and soft, about 2 minutes each side. Reserve the shrimp skewers to the side.
- Heat a few tablespoons of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Cook the garlic and shallots until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the grilled tomatoes, wine, paprika, cinnamon, red pepper flakes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer. Crush the tomatoes with a spoon. Cook until the sauce thickens. Taste; add some honey if the tomatoes aren't sweet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Stir in the mint, oregano and lemon zest.
- Grill the shrimp until just cooked through and slightly charred, about 1 1/2 minutes each side. Remove the shrimp from the skewers and add to the tomato mixture. Toss the shrimp just to coat and transfer to a platter. Top the shrimp with the feta and mint sprigs and drizzle with olive oil. Serve with the pitas to dip in tomato juices.
GRILLED FETA AND TOMATO SANDWICH
Make and share this Grilled Feta and Tomato Sandwich recipe from Food.com.
Provided by evelynathens
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Brush both sides of each bread slice with some oil. Cut enough 1/4-inch-thick slices from feta to cover 2 slices of bread and cut tomato into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Assemble 2 sandwiches with feta and tomato slices, seasoning filling with oregano and LOTS of pepper.
- In a 12-inch nonstick skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over moderate heat until hot but not smoking and cook sandwiches until golden, about 2 minutes on each side.
- Variation: Adding sliced or chopped Kalamata olives is a delicious addition.
- Note: This is a grilled sandwich that is delicious served at room temperature too.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 947.6, Fat 55.2, SaturatedFat 22.4, Cholesterol 107.2, Sodium 2006, Carbohydrate 82, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 10.7, Protein 33.1
GRILLED FETA WITH FRESH TOMATOES
A fresh and easy dish that showcases the flavour of the feta as well as the tomatoes. This is a recipe from the Best of Bridge. They also mention that you should keep tomatoes on the kitchen counter, not in the fridge, to develop the full flavour. Enjoy!
Provided by Nif_H
Categories Cheese
Time 15m
Yield 6 salad plates, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice tomatoes and arrange on serving plates with lettuce. Get creative!
- Using a very sharp knife, cut feta into 6 even slices and place on lightly oiled cookie sheet (I oil nonstick tin foil on the cookie sheet). Drizzle with oil and heat under broiler until lightly browned. Place warm feta on top of tomatoes.
- Chop basil and sprinkle over salad. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
GRILLED CHEESE & TOMATO SANDWICH
I started liking grilled cheese & tomato sandwiches years ago at a little restaurant near my office. I would go about three times a week to order a grilled provolone cheese & tomato sandwich. Today I wanted something different, something a little spicier, so I made up the following recipe. I thought it was delicious! Hope you try it and enjoy it!
Provided by Paulette
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 1 sandwich
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spread both slices of bread with a light layer of mayo.
- Put slice of cheese on one piece of bread.
- Add tomato slices.
- Sprinkle with salt, pepper& Italian Seasoning.
- Cover tomato slices with other slice of cheese, then cover with other piece of bread.
- In the meantime, heat griddle or pan with butter and garlic power or minced garlic.
- Also spread butter on top of each side of bread.
- Grill until sandwich is brown on both sides and cheese is melted.
GRILLED FETA AND ROASTED SQUASH SANDWICH
I had a hunk of butternut squash lingering in my refrigerator, and it turned out to be the perfect ingredient for a grilled cheese and vegetable sandwich. I roasted it to bring out its sweetness, and paired it with chopped fresh sage, my favorite herb to use with winter squash. The rest came together quite naturally. The sweet and earthy flavors against the salty feta are perfect. You'll have more mashed roasted squash than you need for one sandwich. Use it in another, or freeze it for another night when you're too tired to cook.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 40m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven or toaster oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment. Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Place in the oven and roast until tender and lightly caramelized, 20 to 25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a bowl.
- Mash the squash with a fork. Stir in the sage. Taste for salt and pepper and add if desired. Measure out 1/4 cup (freeze or refrigerate the rest) and spread on one slice of the bread. Top with the crumbled feta and walnuts. Top with the remaining slice of bread and press down to secure. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the top slice.
- Toast in toaster oven 3 to 4 minutes, until the cheese has melted. Remove from the oven, press down firmly, cut in half and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 594, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 32 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 952 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams, TransFat 0 grams
GRILLED EGGPLANT WITH TOMATOES, BASIL, AND FETA
The secret to perfectly tender eggplant is salting before you cook. Here, flame-kissed slices are topped with a simple tomato salad for a satisfying vegetarian main course.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dinner Recipes
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Generously season eggplant slices with salt. Place vertically in a colander, overlapping them. Let stand 30 minutes; rinse and pat dry.
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Liberally brush cut sides of eggplant with oil. Grill, turning once, until tender, about 4 minutes a side. Mix tomatoes, pine nuts, feta, red-pepper flakes, and oil; season with salt. Spoon over eggplant; top with basil.
GRILLED PITAS WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES, AND FETA
Categories Olive Tomato Appetizer Vegetarian Quick & Easy Feta Mint Summer Grill/Barbecue Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Stir tomatoes, olives, onion, 2 tablespoons oil, and mint in small bowl to blend.
- Brush 1 side of each pita with remaining 2 tablespoons oil; place pitas, oiled side down, on grill. Cook until lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Turn pitas over; top with tomato mixture, spreading almost to edges. Sprinkle with cheese.
- Cover barbecue and grill pitas until topping is warm, about 2 minutes. Transfer pitas to plates and serve.
GRILLED FETA WITH NUTS
This skillet of warmed feta and nuts can tide guests over before dinner or embellish a meal of grilled lamb kebabs, mixed vegetables, pork or chicken. Inspired by saganaki, a fried-cheese appetizer from Greece, the feta here is surrounded by nuts, olive oil, honey and herbs. Thyme, oregano or za'atar adds earthiness to the salty feta and sweet honey, but you could incorporate orange or lemon peel, fresh or dried chile, or any other aromatics you like on spiced nuts. You could also trade the nuts for tomatoes, dates, salami or olives. Whatever you do, be sure to drizzle the herbed honey and oil over each spoonful of feta. (See this roasted feta recipe for oven instructions.)
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, finger foods, appetizer, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the grill to medium-high. Lightly grease the bottom of a small or medium cast-iron skillet with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Place the block of feta in the center of the skillet, then scatter the nuts around the feta. Drizzle the feta and nuts with the 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus the honey and thyme. Season generously with black pepper.
- Place the skillet on the grates, cover the grill, and cook until the feta is soft to the touch and nuts are warm, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve right away with bread or stone fruit, or both.
Tips:
- Use a variety of tomatoes for a more flavorful sandwich.
- Choose a good quality feta cheese that is firm and crumbly.
- If you don't have a grill, you can make this sandwich in a grill pan or even in the oven.
- Serve the sandwich immediately with your favorite sides.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon.
- For a vegan version, omit the feta cheese and bacon and use vegan mayonnaise.
- You can also add other vegetables to the sandwich, such as grilled zucchini, eggplant, or mushrooms.
- For a more decadent sandwich, spread some pesto on the bread before adding the other ingredients.
- If you're making the sandwich ahead of time, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
The grilled feta and tomato sandwich is a delicious and easy-to-make summer lunch or dinner. It's perfect for picnics, potlucks, or just a quick meal at home. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can enjoy this flavorful sandwich that is sure to be a hit with everyone. So, fire up your grill and give this recipe a try today!
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