Simple Greek Avocado Sandwich
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 mins
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(17)
Ingredients
1 servings
- 2 slices soft whole wheat bread
- ½ avocado
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- roasted red bell pepper (jarred is fine)
- cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
- thinly sliced red onion
- 6 pitted kalamata olives, thinly sliced
- handful spring mix
- balsamic reduction or regular balsamic vinegar
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Preparation
Step 1
Pit and peel the avocado half and mash it with a fork. Use a butter knife to spread avocado on one slice of bread. Spread a layer of pesto on the other slice of bread.
Step 2
Top the avocado bread with a single layer of roasted red bell pepper. Then add a layer of cucumber slices, red onion, olives, and spring mix. Use a spoon to sprinkle some balsamic reduction over the lettuce. Place the pesto slice on top, pesto side down.
Step 3
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Chef's notes
Make it vegan:
See basil pesto recipe notes on how to make the pesto vegan. This recipe is otherwise vegan.
Make it gluten free:
Use your favorite gluten-free sandwich bread.
