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Cucumber Salad Sandwiches

Cucumber Salad Sandwiches: A Refreshing Lunch Twist

Enjoy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches that are light, refreshing, and packed with flavor for a perfect lunch option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 large English Cucumber Peel and deseed for a lighter filling
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To draw moisture from cucumbers
  • 1 cup Low-fat Greek Yogurt Can substitute with dairy-free yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Or replace with crumbled goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Herbs (Dill and Chives) Feel free to mix in other herbs
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice For citrus flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Grated Lemon Peel
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper To enhance flavor
For the Sandwiches
  • 8 slices Whole-grain Bread Sourdough or multigrain can be used as alternatives
  • 1/4 small Red Onion Optional, can swap for green onions
  • 1 cup Alfalfa Sprouts Substitute with baby spinach or microgreens if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • fine-mesh sieve
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and dice the English cucumber. Place in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix together Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, dill, chives, lemon juice, lemon peel, and black pepper until smooth.
  3. Drain the cucumbers using a fine mesh sieve and pat dry. Fold them into the yogurt mixture.
  4. On slices of whole-grain bread, layer alfalfa sprouts and cucumber filling, optionally adding red onion.
  5. Cut sandwiches into halves or quarters and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best taste, assemble sandwiches just before serving to keep them crispy. Experiment with different herbs for unique flavors.

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