Open sandwich with soft cheese

12 servings

60 minutes

An open sandwich with soft cheese is an exquisite and simple dish of European cuisine that delights with its harmonious blend of flavors. Its roots trace back to the tradition of Mediterranean snacks where fresh vegetables, bread, and cheese play a key role. A crispy toast infused with garlic aroma serves as the perfect base for delicate cheese, roasted tomatoes with caramelized sweetness, fragrant thyme, and tangy olives. The final touch is a drop of wine vinegar that adds a light acidity and enhances the depth of flavor. This sandwich is ideal for breakfast or a light snack and can be served as a standalone dish or alongside a fresh green salad. It not only pleases the palate but also fills one with a sense of homey comfort and gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 211.8
• Proteins: 4g
• Fats: 13.3g
• Carbohydrates: 17.8g

Ingredients

• Tomatoes: 700 g
• Vegetable oil: 4 tbsp
• Sugar: 1 tbsp
• Salt: to taste
• Ground black pepper: to taste
• White bread: 12 pc
• Dried thyme: 1 tsp
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Soft cheese: 300 g
• Olives: 0.5 jar
• Wine vinegar: 1 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven.

2. Place sliced tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with vegetable oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with sugar and dried herbs.

   Required ingredients:

   • Tomatoes: 700 g
   • Vegetable oil: 4 tablespoons
   • Salt:  to taste
   • Ground black pepper:  to taste
   • Sugar: 1 tablespoon
   • Dried thyme: 1 teaspoon

3. Bake for 45–50 minutes.

4. Toast the bread in the toaster.

   Required ingredients:

   • White bread: 12 pieces

5. Rub the bread on both sides with garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 2 cloves

6. Place thin slices of cheese on top, then tomatoes and black olives.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soft cheese: 300 g
   • Tomatoes: 700 g
   • Olives: 0.5 jar

7. Sprinkle with wine vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon