Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches Recipe
These Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches are a refreshing and healthy lunch option combining crisp English cucumbers, creamy low-fat Greek yogurt, tangy feta, and fresh herbs. Paired with whole-grain bread, alfalfa sprouts, and red onion, this vegetarian sandwich offers a perfect balance of flavor, texture, and nutrition, ideal for a light meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cucumber Mixture
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt (Fage recommended)
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill and chives suggested)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
Assembly
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 2 thin slices red onion
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Stir together the diced cucumber and salt in a medium bowl. Allow it to stand for about 10 minutes so the salt can draw out excess moisture from the cucumbers.
- Make the Yogurt Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh herbs, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined to create a flavorful yogurt base.
- Combine Cucumbers with Yogurt Mixture: After 10 minutes, drain the cucumbers and place them on a paper towel. Pat them dry to remove as much moisture as possible. Then add the cucumbers into the yogurt mixture and stir thoroughly until well coated.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay two slices of whole-grain bread and evenly distribute alfalfa sprouts on top. Spread the cucumber salad mixture over the sprouts, add a thin slice of red onion on each, and top with the remaining bread slices. Cut each sandwich in half to secure.
- Serve: Serve the sandwiches immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp cucumbers with the creamy yogurt mixture, herbs, and lemon flavor.
Notes
- Patting the cucumbers dry after salting is essential to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Fresh herbs like dill and chives add bright flavor but you can customize with other herbs like parsley or mint.
- Use whole-grain bread for added fiber and nutrients.
- Serve immediately to maintain sandwich freshness and crispness.
- This recipe is vegetarian and can be made gluten-free by using gluten-free bread.
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