Vegetable Melt

Ingredients

• HERB MAYONNAISE
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• SANDWICHES
• 8 multigrain bread slices
• 1 (6-oz.) package mozzarella cheese slices
• 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted red bell peppers
• 1 (6-oz.) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup firmly packed arugula
• 1/4 cup butter, softened

Preparation

1. 1. Prepare Herb Mayonnaise: Combine all ingredients. Chill until ready to use.
2. 2. Prepare Sandwiches: Spread Herb Mayonnaise on 1 side of each bread slice. Layer 4 bread slices, mayonnaise sides up, each with 1 cheese slice, 1 Tbsp. red bell peppers, 1 rounded tablespoonful artichoke hearts, and 1/4 cup arugula. Top with remaining cheese and bread slices, mayonnaise sides down. Spread butter on outside of each sandwich.
3. 3. Cook sandwiches in a large nonstick skillet or griddle over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve immediately.