Feta Walnut Sandwich with Heirloom Tomatoes
Description
Smoked paprika adds great smokey flavor to this sandwich spread. Topped with juicy heirloom tomatoes and crunchy walnuts, it’s the perfect blend of flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 cup California walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
- 1 clove garlic, small (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese, low fat
- 1/4 cup water or milk, low-fat
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 6 (1/2 in thick) slices artisan bread, fresh or toasted
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Extra California walnuts, chopped, for sprinkling
- Heirloom tomatoes, ripe, enough to slice thickly for 6 sandwiches
- Oregano, dried or fresh (optional)
- Black pepper, freshly ground (optional)
PREPARATION
1. Place walnuts, parsley and garlic in a blender or food processor; pulse until the ingredients are very finely chopped..
2. Add feta, cottage cheese, water or milk and seasonings and puree until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl and cover tightly; refrigerate until chilled. (May be prepared several days ahead.)
3. Brush each bread slice with a little olive oil, then broil until toasted. Spread about 3 1/2 tablespoons of walnut cheese mixture on each bread slice and sprinkle with chopped walnuts.
4. Top with thick slices of tomato, a sprinkling of oregano and a few grinds of fresh black pepper. Serve immediately.
Recipe Tip: Try our Whole-Wheat Walnut Artisan Bread. Herbed or sourdough bread works well for this recipe too.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 273 cal
- Total Fat: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
- Sodium: 236 mg
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4 g
- Total Sugars: 6 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Calcium: 149 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
- Potassium: 610 mg