I absolutely love the foods of summer – fresh vegetables and herbs, berries, melons, pasta with light sauces, grilled chicken, iced tea and more. They are so delicious, so nutritious and, for the most part, so figure-friendly! If it were possible, I’d eat them year round. And while it’s hard to pick a favorite, Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches come close to receiving that honor in my family.
These sandwiches are so, so good. They use fresh vegetables that are abundant and inexpensive this time of year and they’re easy to make – you can turn the prep work into a fun family activity. You can also add fresh summer herbs – one of the tastiest ways is to add my secret ingredient that really makes these sandwiches – basil pesto.
In addition, you can adapt them to the tastes of every family member. As a matter of fact, the easiest way to serve them is to let each person build his or her own sandwich. So even if your family includes a picky eater who only wants grilled bread and cheese, you’re covered – and it leaves more delicious vegetables for you! And if another family member believes that every meal must include meat, throw a chicken breast on the grill and he or she can enjoy a Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Sandwich.
Grilled Vegetable Sandwiches
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| Dietary | Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Main Dish |
Ingredients
- Sliced vegetables of your choice (onions, peppers, squash, zucchini, eggplant, tomatoes, etc.)
- Sturdy bread (preferably whole grain, sliced)
- Cheese of your choice (feta, cheddar, goat, Monterey Jack, etc.)
- Condiments of your choice (pesto, red pepper puree, tapenade, mustard, etc)
Directions
 These sandwiches are so simple to make, they scarcely need a recipe! Place sliced vegetables (except tomatoes) on an oiled grill pan or heavy duty foil. Grill over medium heat until cooked and lightly browned, brushing occasionally with olive oil or vinaigrette. Brush olive oil on both sides of slices of bread and grill until lightly toasted. | |
 Place plates of vegetables, bread and cheese and dishes of condiments on the table and let each person make his or her own sandwich. All forms of these sandwiches are delicious, but the combination of pesto and feta cheese is especially good. As a matter of fact, my family considers basil pesto to be the "secret ingredient" that makes these sandwiches just about perfect! | |
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Mel Roworth says
Build your own makes it a lot more fun my kids. Can’t wait for summer to roll back around.
GC says
Hi Mel – Yes, build your own really does make if more fun for kids and helps them “buy into” the whole eating vegetables thing!
Gaye
Hadia says
This looks heavenly delicious, Gaye!
GC says
Thank you, Hadia! They are really so very good.
mila furman says
My mom used to make me the most amazing red pepper and veggie sandwiches with feta on pita…which reminds me…I should really go marinate my peppers! Thanks for linking with us darling over at #foodiefridays!
GC says
Hi Mila – Oh, those sandwiches sound delicious! Thanks so much for stopping by.
Gaye
Antionette Blake (@ambde) says
You are truly a girl after my own heart, I could eat a grilled veggie sandwich everyday for the rest of my life! Thanks for sharing and linking up again with us at the #WWDParty!
Carrie Groneman says
What a clever post! Love the grilled veggies! Love a sandwich! Love easy and no clean up! LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this simple recipe of yours!!! Stopping in from Let’s Get Real Party. Carrie, A Mother’s Shadow
GC says
Thanks so much, Carrie!
Gaye
dishofdailylife says
I love grilled veggies! They are so delicious! We usually mix and match too, because not everyone likes the same ones!
GC says
Thanks Michelle. I am getting hungry for them just writing about them, even though it’s only 9:00 in the morning!
Gaye
dishofdailylife says
Thanks for linking this up with us at Foodie Fridays…grilled veggies are the best! We roast and grill them all the time!
GC says
Thanks Michelle. They truly are one of the best things in the world!
Gaye
jan says
Grilled veggies add extra richness to soup as well!
GC says
Hi Jan – Oh, I hadn’t thought of that. Thanks for the great idea!
Gaye
jugglingrealfoodandreallife says
Oh Gaye………you know my family well it seems. These would be perfect for all of the picky eaters in my family. I love the build-your-own philosophy.
GC says
Hi Christina – I love meals that adapt to the tastes of all of the eaters in the family!
Gaye
Pure Grace Farms says
The sandwich looks so delicious and I love the side of berries. Looks like what I pulled in from the garden today. Yum! Thanks for sharing on my FB page today.
Blessings,
Shari
GC says
Thanks so much, Shari.
Gaye
Nothy says
I love grilled veggies too. I love mixing the veggies up and getting different tastes as a result of the different combos.
GC says
Thanks Nothy. I love them too. In my book there’s no bad grilled veggie (unless I burn it to a crisp!).
Gaye