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Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich

By Erin · August 5, 2018 · Updated August 28, 2019 · 21 Comments

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Step up your sandwich game with this Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich. Tomatoes, feta cheese, onions, kale, and olives combine to form this healthy and filling sandwich. 

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If you love mediterranean flavors, you’ll die over this mediterranean grilled cheese sandwich. It’s such a fun way to switch up your sandwich game and it’s loaded with VEGGIES and yes cheese too, but VEGGIES which basically makes it healthy. I mean, right?

Growing up, grilled cheese sandwiches were my go-to after school snack or weekend lunch. They were simple, filling and oh-so-cheesy. I liked making them on my own, but I especially enjoyed when my mom would make me one because mom food is the best food, even when it is just a simple grilled cheese. However, plain grilled cheese can get a bit boring after awhile, so I thought I’d spruce things up a bit with this grilled cheese filled with mediterranean flavors. 

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Mediterranean flavors are kind of the best aren’t they? When I think ‘mediterranean’, I automatically think of salads. I have NO idea why, because this flavor combination can be used in many different food forms, including sandwiches. 

MEDITERRANEAN INGREDIENTS

  • feta
  • kale
  • red onion
  • tomato
  • black olives

In most cases, the cheese is the highlight of a grilled cheese sandwich, but not this one! I’d say this one is special because of all of the other ingredients. Besides cheese, it includes tomatoes and kale and onion and California Black Ripe Olives. Why have JUST cheese when you could have all of that other fun stuff too? These add-ins make the sandwich healthier, more filling, filled with nutrients, even more flavorful, and the best part is that it’s just as simple. There are few things in life I enjoy more than a simple sandwich recipe. 

This sandwich is:

  • Cheesy
  • Healthy
  • Still considered comfort food
  • Vegetarian
  • Veggie-filled
  • Simple
  • Only 7 ingredients if you include the bread & butter

I’d say it’s kind of a must-make, wouldn’t you?

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And here’s a cool fact about olives, so listen up! California black ripe olives are as good as they taste and contain Vitamin E, iron, Vitamin K, and fiber. They are packaged at their peak to preserve nutrients for year-round enjoyment. Who knew?! I didn’t. Olives are good tasting but they’re also good for you. Besides sandwiches, you could easily add them into salads, soups or casseroles. 

OTHER ALMOND EATER SANDWICH RECIPES:

  • sun-dried tomato chicken salad sandwich
  • kale pesto grilled cheese sandwich 
  • spicy cod sandwich 

Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich

This Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich combines all of the best ingredients into one unique sandwich recipe.
5 from 7 votes
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Course: lunch
Cuisine: sandwich
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Author: Erin

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bread
  • 1-2 tsp butter
  • 2 slices feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup kale
  • 3 red onion slices
  • 1 slice tomato
  • 2 tbsp California black ripe olives

Instructions

  • Butter 1 side of each piece of bread, then place one of them butter-side down into a skillet.
  • Add the cheese, kale, onions, tomato, and olives on top of the bread, then place the second piece butter-side up on top.
  • Grill sandwich on the one side before carefully flipping over and grilling on the other side until cheese has melted.
  • Remove and enjoy!

Mediterranean Grilled Cheese Sandwich loaded with cheese, tomatoes and red onion

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Filed Under: Lunch Tagged With: grilled cheese, mediterranean diet, sandwich, vegetarian

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  1. AvatarP says

    August 11, 2019 at 9:06 pm

    I made this sandwich. It was delicious. I did not have any olives. But when I make it again I will have them.

    Thanks for your recipe

    Reply
  2. AvatarJennifer Hanes says

    April 9, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    I would use spinach instead of kale because I prefer it, but otherwise, I don’t think I’d change a thing!

    Reply
  3. AvatarStephanie Anne Guerra-Hill says

    January 19, 2019 at 8:20 pm

    5 stars
    This was delicious, made it tonight after a day of cruising through the Texas Hill Country with the Hubby. Total Satisfaction! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Avatarmelissa says

    July 5, 2018 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    had left over Greek salad needed something fast and filling that wouldn’t heat my house as the weather is unbearable
    delicious will make again

    Reply
  5. AvatarStephanie anderson says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:40 am

    5 stars
    This was delicious! I had to make a few substitutions. So far I haven’t found kale in Poland( probably not in season) so I used fresh basil for the greens. Then I used a soft polish cheese but it melted well. Everything blended together so tasty I’ll definitely make this again.

    Reply
    • ErinErin says

      June 5, 2018 at 9:47 am

      Love those substitutions though! Glad you liked it 🙂

      Reply
  6. AvatarChelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

    August 7, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    What a fun grilled cheese sandwich!! I love mediterranean flavors probably even better than American flavors sometime 🙂 Must try!!

    Reply
  7. AvatarJessica @ Nutritioulicious says

    August 7, 2015 at 12:48 pm

    I have never seen feta cheese melt like that! Awesome. I love Mediterranean anything. I learned to like olives as an adult, but my 3 1/2 year old twins are well ahead of the game and love them now! Need to make this for them!

    Reply
  8. AvatarDani @ Dani California Cooks says

    August 6, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Oh my gosh. I am all about Mediterranean flavors, and I love the way this looks!!

    Reply
  9. AvatarCakePants says

    August 6, 2015 at 2:49 pm

    Wow, this might be the most tempting grilled cheese I’ve seen all year! I don’t know about “favorite” lunch as a kid, but I certainly ate my share of turkey and mustard sandwiches…and these grilled cheese ones look about 10000x tastier than those!

    Reply
  10. AvatarCassie @ Almost Getting it Together says

    August 6, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I loveeee olives. I always have. I used to put them on my fingers and eat them off. Kalamta olives are such a game changer in any recipe… also olive juice is great to add to salad dressing!

    Reply
  11. AvatarAshley @ Fit Mitten Kitchen says

    August 5, 2015 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this looks insanely good! My mom made the best grilled cheese. She went heavy on the butter, I’m guessing that had something to do with it 😉
    I’m loving that feta though!!! <3

    Reply
  12. AvatarArman @ thebigmansworld says

    August 5, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    um…. I want to eat my screen.
    “Growing up, grilled cheese’s were my go-to after school snack”

    YES. Except I ate 3 and spoiled my appetite for dinner. Still ate it.

    Reply
  13. AvatarAshley | Spoonful of Flavor says

    August 5, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    I’ve been craving grilled cheese all day and now this is calling my name! I can’t resist feta and love big chunks of tomato and kale in my sandwich. Looks delicious!

    Reply
  14. AvatarSarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

    August 5, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Yes! Grilled cheese is the ultimate comfort food, especially when mama makes it. 😉

    I love how healthy and flavorful this version sounds. Brandon would especially love it- he’s a fiend for olives!!

    Reply
  15. AvatarChristine@ Apple of My Eye says

    August 5, 2015 at 11:13 am

    Loved the ingredients in this sandwich (minus the olives which, along with peas and spicy things, is just one food I can’t seem to get into). Anything that includes a glorious amount of cheese on bread is right up my alley, though! YUM!!

    Reply
  16. AvatarAmanda @ .running with spoons. says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:27 am

    Someone told me the other day that olives are supposed to help you feel better if you’re nauseous. How’s that for a random fact? But no matter what they offer, I can’t get myself to like them. I guess it’s just one of those acquired tastes that I haven’t… err.. acquired 😛

    Reply
  17. AvatarShashi at RunninSrilankan says

    August 5, 2015 at 10:11 am

    WOA – so much awesome flavor in this grilled cheese! I must admit, I’m not a huge fan of grilled cheese – but when it has tomatoes, feta cheese, onions, kale, and olives – I will chomp down on it!

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  18. AvatarKelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:17 am

    I’m not normally a big olive fan, but for some reason this makes them sound awesome. I love that whole combo you’ve got going on and would never think to put it in a sandwich. Yum!

    Reply
  19. AvatarKate @ Framed Cooks says

    August 5, 2015 at 8:00 am

    Finally! A grilled cheese that is both scrumptious and healthy all at the same time! Looks amazingly delicious. 🙂

    Reply
  20. AvatarRachel @ athletic avocado says

    August 5, 2015 at 7:21 am

    such a great and healthier take on grilled cheese! I would def rather use feta cheese instead of that fake orange cheese!

    Reply

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