Description
A delicious and healthy grilled sandwich featuring tender zucchini, yellow squash, red bell peppers, and red onion, topped with creamy feta cheese and a zesty garlic-lemon mayonnaise. Perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Garlic Lemon Mayonnaise:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Vegetables and Bread:
- 1/8 cup olive oil (plus more for brushing)
- 1 cup red bell peppers, sliced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 small yellow squash, sliced
- 2 slices focaccia bread (4×6 inch pieces, split horizontally)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Lemon Mayonnaise: In a bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice until well combined. Place in the refrigerator to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat your grill to high heat to ensure proper cooking and nice grill marks on the vegetables.
- Prepare the Bread: Spread a generous amount of the chilled garlic lemon mayonnaise on the cut sides of each focaccia slice. Then, sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese evenly over the mayo-covered sides.
- Brush and Arrange the Vegetables: Lightly brush the sliced vegetables with olive oil on both sides. Optionally, season with salt and pepper to taste. Place a large sheet of tin foil on the grill and brush it with olive oil to prevent sticking (alternatively, brush the grill grates directly). Arrange the bell peppers and zucchini in the center of the grill, and place the sliced onion and yellow squash around them. Set the prepared bread, cheese side up, on the upper grill rack if available. Grill the bread for about 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to melt the cheese without burning the bread.
- Grill the Vegetables: Flip the vegetables after 2-3 minutes and continue to grill for an additional 3 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly charred, especially the bell peppers which may require extra time. Remove all vegetables from the grill when done.
- Assemble the Sandwich: Layer the grilled vegetables over the cheese-covered side of the bread. Serve open-faced or place the other slice of focaccia on top for a full sandwich experience.
Notes
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mayonnaise mixture.
- Focaccia bread can be substituted with ciabatta or any sturdy artisanal bread.
- For a vegan version, replace mayonnaise and feta cheese with vegan alternatives.
- Grilling vegetables on foil helps prevent them from falling through the grill grates and makes cleanup easier.
- Adjust grilling times based on your grill’s heat intensity to avoid burning.
