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This simple meatless sandwich uses a lemon dressing for a flavor kick. Adapted from “Cool Kitchen: 125 Delicious, No Work Recipes for Summertime or Anytime–No Oven, No Stove, No Sweat!,” by Lauren Chattman.

SMOKED MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES WITH LEMONY OLIVES

Preparation time: 20 minutes

Yield: 5 sandwiches

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon finely minced lemon zest

1 cup mixed green and black olives, pitted, coarsely chopped

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

5 crusty sandwich rolls

About 4 to 5 ounces smoked mozzarella, very thinly sliced

10 basil leaves

1. Combine oil, lemon juice and zest in small jar. Close; shake to combine. Put olives into bowl; toss with 1/2 of the dressing. Season with pepper.

2. Cut rolls in half; take out a little of the crumb to form shallow hollows. Spread olives on bottom halves. Layer mozzarella over olives; top with 2 basil leaves per sandwich. Drizzle inside of the tops of rolls with remaining lemon dressing. Replace the tops, pressing down lightly. Cut each in half.

Nutrition information per serving:

Calories ………… 315 Fat ………… 20 g Saturated fat .. 4.8 g

% calories from fat .. 56 Cholesterol … 12 mg Sodium …….. 595 mg

Carbohydrates …… 25 g Protein …….. 10 g Fiber ………. 2.4 g