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Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Sandwich

Olive Tapenade & Goat Cheese Sandwich

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Lunch, Dinner
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Slab Sandwich combines roasted red peppers, briny olive tapenade, and creamy whipped honey goat cheese on fresh focaccia for a gourmet-style meal. Perfect for sharing, this easy sandwich recipe is ideal for picnics, gatherings, or a satisfying lunch!


Ingredients


Instructions

1๏ธโƒฃ Roast the Peppers:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ยบF.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (or lightly oil it).
  • Place peppers cut-side down and roast for 30-40 minutes, until the skin is blistered and charred.
  • Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a damp towel or plastic wrap, and let sit for 20 minutes to 4 hours.
  • Once cooled, peel off and discard the skins.

2๏ธโƒฃ Make the Whipped Goat Cheese:

  • In a food processor, blend goat cheese, honey, and milk until smooth.
  • Add more milk as needed to achieve a creamy, spreadable texture.

3๏ธโƒฃ Assemble the Sandwich:

  • Slice focaccia in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
  • Spread olive tapenade on the bottom half of the bread.
  • Spread whipped goat cheese on the top half.
  • Layer with roasted red peppers, then add mixed greens or arugula.
  • Close the sandwich and slice into portions before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 310 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg