Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches
These refreshing cucumber salad sandwiches combine English cucumber, Greek yogurt, feta, lemon, and crunchy alfalfa sprouts for a delightful and healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup diced English cucumber (about half a cucumber) — salted and drained for 10 minutes
- 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 (zest)
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
- 2 thin slices red onion
Instructions
- Dice the English cucumber into small, even pieces. Put them in a bowl and sprinkle with salt. Stir, let sit 10 minutes, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
- Combine the Greek yogurt, feta, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper in a larger bowl. Stir until creamy and well blended.
- Fold the drained cucumbers into the yogurt mixture until evenly coated. Adjust seasoning if desired.
- Toast the whole-grain bread slices until golden.
- Layer the alfalfa sprouts evenly on two slices, then spoon the cucumber mixture over the sprouts, add onion slices, and top with remaining bread slices.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
Notes
Best eaten immediately after assembly to maintain the freshness of the sprouts and bread.
Find it online: https://www.mealbreeze.com/easy-cucumber-salad-sandwiches/