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Cucumber Salad Sandwiches

Refreshing Cucumber Salad Sandwiches for a Light Lunch Delight

Enjoy these Cucumber Salad Sandwiches, a customizable and refreshing option for a light lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 medium English Cucumbers Regular garden cucumbers work too if peeled and seeded.
  • 1 tsp Salt Helps draw out moisture from cucumbers.
  • 1 cup Yogurt Opt for Greek yogurt for thicker consistency.
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese Consider goat cheese or nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs (e.g., dill, parsley) Feel free to switch with your favorite herbs.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Vinegar can be a great substitute if out of lemons.
For the Assembly
  • 4 slices Bread Toasted bread is recommended for extra crunch.
  • 1 cup Sprouts Lettuce or microgreens can be alternatives.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • spatula
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by dicing the English cucumbers into small, even pieces. Place them in a colander, sprinkling a bit of salt over to draw out moisture. Let the cucumbers sit for about 15 minutes.
  2. While the cucumbers are resting, combine the yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, finely chopped fresh herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a dash of pepper in a mixing bowl. Blend everything until smooth and creamy.
  3. After 15 minutes, return to your cucumbers and pat them dry with paper towels to prevent sogginess.
  4. Carefully fold the dried cucumbers into the yogurt mixture using a spatula.
  5. Take two slices of toasted bread. Spread fresh sprouts on one slice, followed by a generous layer of the cucumber filling. Finish with the second slice of bread.
  6. Cut the sandwiches in half and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assembled sandwiches are best eaten within 1 day. Store cucumber mixture separately from bread to prevent sogginess.

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