Grilled Vegetable and Mozzarella Sandwiches
3 C. (1/8-inch-thick) diagonally cut zucchini (about 1 lb.)
3 (1/8-inch-thick) slices red onion
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 4 pieces
2 T. balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. extravirgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Cooking spray
1 (1-lb.) loaf ciabatta, cut in half horizontally
1 C. gourmet salad greens
5 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
8 fresh basil leaves
Prepare grill to medium-high heat. Combine first 7 ingredients in a large bowl, tossing to coat. Remove vegetables from bowl, reserving vinegar mixture. Place the onion and bell pepper on grill rack coated with cooking spray; grill 7 minutes on each side or until tender. Grill zucchini 3 minutes on each side or until tender. Hollow out bottom half of bread, leaving a 1/2-inch-thick shell; reserve torn bread for another use. Layer grilled vegetables, greens, cheese, and basil in bottom of loaf; drizzle reserved vinegar mixture on top. Cover with top of the bread; press lightly. Place filled loaf on grill rack; grill 4 minutes on each side or until cheese melts. Cut into quarters.
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 sandwich quarter
Calories: 338
Fat: 11.1g
Fiber: 4.4g