Yield: 1 sandwich
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- Bread: 2 thick slices Tomato Basil bread (or your favorite hearty bread with a similar flavor profile). Toasting the bread is optional.
- Hummus: 1/4 cup of your preferred hummus (plain or flavored varieties work well, like roasted red pepper or jalapeno)
- Feta: 2-3 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese (vegan feta works if you prefer)
- Lettuce: 1-2 leaves green leaf lettuce, washed and dried
- Cucumber: 1/4 cucumber, thinly sliced
- Tomato: 2-3 medium slices of ripe tomato
- Red Onion: 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
- Roasted Red Pepper: 2 tablespoons jarred roasted red peppers, drained and sliced (optional)
- Peppadew Peppers: 2-3 Peppadew peppers, chopped (optional, but adds authentic Panera flavor)
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
1. Prepare your vegetables: Wash and slice the cucumber, tomato, and red onion into thin rounds or strips.
2. Assemble the base: Spread half the hummus onto one slice of bread, and the rest onto the other slice.
3. Add the feta: Sprinkle half the feta over the hummus on one bread slice.
4. Layer the veggies:
- Start with lettuce on the hummus-only slice.
- On the feta-topped slice, layer cucumber, tomato, red onion, roasted red pepper (if using), and Peppadew peppers (if using).
5. Finish and Season: Top with the remaining feta. Close the sandwich. Add a pinch of salt and pepper if desired.
6. Slice and enjoy: Cut the sandwich in half for easier handling and enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors!
Tips
- Experiment with flavors: Use a flavored hummus to add a twist, like roasted garlic or jalapeno.
- Choose quality ingredients: Fresh, ripe vegetables make a world of difference in taste.
- Bread matters: If you can’t find tomato basil bread, try a flavorful ciabatta, focaccia, or sourdough.
- Vegan adaptation: Substitute a vegan feta cheese for a dairy-free version.
