Grilled Veggie Sandwich

This is my daughter Autumn and niece Jacki's favorite sandwich for me to make them. Put what ever veggies you like on the sandwich. I think the sauce is what make this so tasty.

GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICH 

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*1/2 cup mayonnaise (reduced fat mayo)

*4 cloves garlic, minced

*Juice squeezed from one lemon

*1/4 teaspoon dill weed

*1/2 cup Italian dressing (fat free)

*1/2 cup sliced red bell peppers

*1/2 cup sliced green bell peppers

*1 small zucchini, sliced

*1 small yellow squash, sliced

*1/4 cup mushrooms

*1 red onion, sliced

*4 tablespoons olive oil

*4 squares of focaccia bread, split horizontally (posted on 7/27/10)

*1 small tomato sliced

*1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled

*1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Directions:

~In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, garlic, dill weed, and lemon juice.

~Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

~Put veggies (minus tomato) and Italian dressing in a large zip-lock bag, close and mix well.

~Let veggies marinate in the Italian dressing, in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

~Preheat stove top grill over medium/high heat (or a panini maker).

~Brush grill with olive oil.

~Place red & green peppers on grill first. Let cook for a couple minutes.

~Add rest of veggies (minus tomato) to grill.

~Cook about 3 minutes on each side, or until tender.

~Remove veggies from grill, and set aside.

~Slice focaccia bread in the middle.

~Spread mayonnaise mixture onto sliced focaccia bread.

~ Sprinkle top side of the focaccia bread with feta and mozzarella cheese.

~Place one slice of tomato over cheese.

~Layer veggies over bottom slice of the focaccia bread.

~Close sandwich and place on grill.

~Heat on both sides just enough to warm bread and melt cheese.

~Serve hot.

Variations:

`Place a slice of pepper jack cheese over cooked veggies.

`Grill sliced egg plant to go with the veggie mixture.

`Replace focaccia bread with ciabotta bread or a hearty sub bun.

`If you must have meat, add grilled chicken or turkey to it.