Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches Recipe
A refreshing and healthy cucumber salad sandwich featuring a creamy Greek yogurt and feta mixture, fresh herbs, and crisp alfalfa sprouts on whole-grain bread. Perfect for a light lunch or snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: No-Cook Assembly
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Cucumber Salad
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or mint)
- 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Sandwich Assembly
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted as preferred
- 2 thin slices red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Stir the diced cucumbers with 1/8 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Make the Yogurt Mixture: In a large bowl, combine low-fat plain Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh herbs, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, and ground black pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Combine Cucumbers with Yogurt Mixture: Drain the cucumbers and pat dry with a paper towel to remove extra moisture. Add cucumbers to the yogurt mixture and stir well to coat.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Place half of the alfalfa sprouts onto two slices of toasted whole-grain bread. Spread the cucumber salad mixture evenly over the sprouts. Add a slice of red onion on top, then close sandwiches with the remaining bread slices. Cut sandwiches in half to serve.
- Serve: Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch of cucumbers combined with the creamy yogurt and the bright flavors of herbs and lemon.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can chill the cucumber salad mixture for 15 minutes before assembling the sandwiches.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this sandwich gluten-free.
- Feel free to swap alfalfa sprouts with other greens like arugula or baby spinach.
- Adjust the amount of herbs and lemon juice to suit your taste preferences.
- These sandwiches are best served fresh to keep the bread from getting soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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