COOK: Fresh Feta, Spring Greens, & Radish Vegetarian Tea Sandwiches
Who says vegetarian sandwich recipes have to be boring? I can’t tell you how many sad, soggy hummous and mealy tomato sandwiches I was served as the “boxed lunch” option at events, or how many times I had to order a grilled american cheese at a small-town diner when I was a vegetarian, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Try this crunchy combination with a big, bold flavor and you’ll never assume that vegetarian sandwiches are boring again. In this recipe, the crisp sharpness of radish contrasts with rich, salty fresh feta, creamy mayonnaise, and fresh spring greens, accented with fresh ground black pepper and a pinch of salt. Whether or not you eat meat, or are an avowed herbivore, you’ll enjoy these crunchy and complex vegetarian tea sandwiches.
They’re a great way to showcase a homemade or imported block of feta, but you can also use crumbled feta in a pinch. I like to make these on a sturdy wheat sandwich loaf, but you can make them on brioche or milk bread for a more refined nibble. Try crusty sourdough slices for maximum tangy flavor in every bite!
Whatever bread you serve them on, make sure you pile them high with fresh spring greens, and slice the radishes thinly with a sharp knife. This is also a great place to use a mandoline if you have one, but make sure you use cut-proof gloves or the finger guard when cutting something small like radishes. Showcase crunchy spring radishes from your garden or farmer’s market or elevate everyday ones… either way, it’s a great combination.
It’s sure to be one of your new favorite vegetarian sandwich recipes, to make for yourself or to have an exciting meatless option to serve to guests, and just say no to soggy, boring sandwiches.
Fresh Feta, Spring Greens, and Radish Tea Sandwiches
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole wheat sandwich bread
- 2 oz fresh feta ¼-⅓" slices, or crumbles
- 2-3 large radishes thinly sliced
- 2-3 tbsp mayonnaise
- ½ cup fresh spring greens or power greens mix
- salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and thinly slice the radishes. Wash and dry the spring mix if needed.
- Spread the bread with mayo and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper.
- Build your sandwich, feta slices first, then radish slices. Lightly sprinkle the radishes with salt (and more pepper if you want). Next, top with a handful of greens, then the other piece of bread.
- Slice the sandwich, secure with frilled picks (if you want), and wrap or serve.