Greek salad on a bun makes a wonderfully satisfying meal. The English muffins absorb the sweet and tangy juices from the salad without becoming soggy.

ingredients

2 tomatoes, ripe but firm, 1 thinly sliced, 1 cut in small dice

2 ounces cucumber, thinly sliced

2 ounces green pepper (about 1/2 small pepper), seeded and thinly sliced

1 slice red onion, cut in half, rings separated, rinsed and drained (optional)

1 tablespoon crumbled feta (about 1/2 ounce)

1 to 2 teaspoons chopped fresh mint

1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper (optional)

2 small (3 1/2-inch) whole-wheat English muffins, lightly toasted

2 teaspoons mayonnaise

Dijon mustard (optional)

preparation

1. In a medium bowl, combine the diced tomato, cucumber, green pepper, onion, feta and mint. Toss with the vinegar and olive oil. Season if desired with salt and pepper.

2. Spread the bottom half of an English muffin with half the mayonnaise. Layer half of the sliced tomato on top. Top with half the Greek salad mixture. Spread the top half of an English muffin with mustard if desired, and place on top of the salad. Press down, cut in half and serve. Alternately, you may wrap the sandwich in plastic and refrigerate. Use the remaining ingredients for a second sandwich.

Yield: Two sandwiches.

Advance preparation: The sandwiches will keep well for a day. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and place in a bag. Keep cold if possible.

Nutritional information per serving: 258 calories; 2 grams saturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 milligrams cholesterol; 34 grams carbohydrates; 7 grams dietary fiber; 352 milligrams sodium (does not include salt to taste); 8 grams protein