Ingredients:

• 8 thin slices extra lean sodium-reduced Ontario ham (about 175 g)
• 1/3 cup (75 mL) hummus
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) aged balsamic vinegar
• 1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
• 1 green onion, minced
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh basil
• 8 slices whole grain bread
• 1 yellow or red bell pepper, roasted
• 1 tomato, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded old cheddar

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, stir together hummus, vinegar, mustard, onion and basil. Spread mixture over bread slices. 
2. Top half of the bread with ham, pepper and tomato slices. Sprinkle with cheese.
3. Top each with remaining bread slices and place in panini press. Close lid and grill until bread is golden and cheese is melted. Cut in half on the diagonal to serve.