This Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe is a copycat version of Panera's most popular veggie sandwich. Loaded with fresh veggies and slathered in creamy hummus and feta, this sandwich is fresh, healthy and delicious.
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A few months ago I posted my rainbow sandwich recipe. I had a lot of positive feedback on that recipe, and quite a few requests for more vegan sandwich recipes. That's why I'm excited to share this Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich recipe with you.
Fresh tomatoes are the heart and soul of this veggie sandwich! I like to use heirloom tomatoes, but any variety will do, as long as they're fresh and ripe. When tomatoes are in season, I can't get enough of them. When they're at their ripest and juiciest, they're wonderful in omlettes, salads, and wraps. But, this sandwich is my new favorite way to enjoy them.
Reasons You'll Love This Recipe
✅It's packed full of nutritious fresh veggies.
✅It's very adaptable. You can easily swap out the ingredients out for whatever you have in your fridge.
✅With a few simple adaptations, you can make the Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich vegan and dairy free. I'll show you how.
✅Save yourself $10.00, and make your own version of Panera's most popular veggie sandwich.
Ingredients
- Bread: Panera uses tomato basil bread on their Mediterranean veggie sandwich. It's not vegan, and difficult to find such a particular artisan bread on the shelves of your local grocery store. So, feel free to use whatever bread you prefer. I've made this sandwich with whole wheat bread and sourdough. Both were delicious. You can also make this veggie sandwich gluten free by simply using your favorite gluten free bread. I love Food For Life's Sprouted Bread. If you want more information on which breads are vegan, have a look at my article "Can Vegans Eat Bread?"
- Hummus: Hummus is the creamy base of the Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich. Get your favorite brand, or make your own hummus at home. It's easier than it looks.
- Feta: I used Violife Greek Cheese. It's my favorite vegan feta. Having said that, if you can't find vegan feta (frequently called vegan Greek cheese), your sandwich will still be delicious without it. While I love the salty taste of feta in this recipe, I have also used cream cheese. You could try my vegan cream cheese recipe for a perfectly creamy spreadable cheese that's awesome on sandwiches.
- Tomatoes: Heirloom tomatoes are my favorite variety. They have the perfect balance of acid and sugar when in season. I like to get mine from the local farmer's market.
- Cucumber: Choose a fresh garden cucumber.
- Roasted Red Peppers: Panera uses Peppadew roasted red peppers, but any roasted red peppers will do. I used pepper drops, which have a spicy sweet flavor and are smaller than traditional roasted red peppers.
- Greens: Arugula, watercress and spinach are all good choices here.
- Salt And Pepper: A dash of salt and pepper makes all the other flavors pop.
How To Make Panera's Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
- Spread the hummus on both sides of the bread and sprinkle with vegan feta. Alternatively, just use hummus and leave the feta off.
- Pile on the roasted red peppers, followed by the cucumbers, greens, tomatoes and red onions.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Slice your sandwich in half and enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
- This would be a lovely sandwich to pack for a picnic along with a potato salad and lentil chips.
- Serve with waffle fries or even my garlic truffle fries for a more substantial lunch.
- Like it spicy? Add a bit of samba oelek chili paste or a squeeze of Sriracha sauce.
- If you want to pack this veggie sandwich for lunch, store the ingredients separately, and then simply put the sandwich together before you head out the door.
- Add a drizzle of pesto salad dressing.
- Avocado spread would be delightful on this sandwich!
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, it's not vegan. The bread is not vegan, and the Mediterranean veggie sandwich has feta cheese on it, which is not vegan. For the vegan alternatives, see my recipe below.
This copycat version of Panera's Mediterranean veggie sandwich has 454 calories. If you'd like a lower calorie sandwich, just omit the vegan feta cheese.
Absolutely! This sandwich is packed with fiber, calcium, potassium and Vitamin A. It's also got a whopping 19 grams of protein.
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📖 Recipe
Panera Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients
- 2 slices artisan bread *see note 1
- 2 tablespoons hummus
- 2 tablespoons vegan feta *optional
- 1 Heirloom tomato sliced
- 8 cucumber rounds thinly sliced
- ½ cup greens such as watercress, arugula or spinach
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Spread the hummus on both sides of the bread and sprinkle with vegan feta. Alternatively, just use hummus and leave the feta off.
- Pile on the roasted red peppers, followed by the cucumbers, greens, tomatoes and red onions.
- Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper.
- Slice your sandwich in half and enjoy!
Notes
- Panera uses tomato basil bread on their Mediterranean veggie sandwich. It's not vegan, and difficult to find such a particular artisan bread on the shelves of your local grocery store. So, feel free to use whatever bread you prefer. I've made this sandwich with whole wheat bread and sourdough. Both were delicious. You can also make this veggie sandwich gluten free by simply using your favorite gluten free bread. I love Food For Life's Sprouted Bread. If you want more information on which breads are vegan, have a look at my article "Can Vegans Eat Bread?"
Jerika
Yum! This Panera Mediterranean veggie sandwich look so good and an awesome vegan sandwich.:) What I like about is it's packed full of nutritious fresh veggies and very easy to prepare. Perfect for a busy mom like me. Super thanks!:)
Natalie
I never tried Panera's veggie sandwich, but I loved yours. Just my kind of healthy meal, thanks!
Mary O’Brien
I love this sandwich from Panera Bread but it is nice to make at home! I used Panera's white whole grain bread. You have to get there early to get a loaf. Thanks.
Keri Bevan
They make the best bread ever!
Nora
Prepared the sandwich for a long hard day at work. It was perfect! Tasted excellent!
Keri Bevan
Hi Nora, it's a great work lunch, isn't it? Glad you enjoyed itx
Nancy
I had this Sammy once driving thru Seattle. I’ve missed it. I’m so happy now I can recreate this healthier version at home
Keri Bevan
It's one of my favourites too! Glad you liked it!x