Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches Recipe
These Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches are a fresh, light, and healthy lunch option featuring crisp cucumbers mixed with creamy Greek yogurt, tangy feta, and fresh herbs. Layered with red onion and alfalfa sprouts on whole-grain bread, these sandwiches are perfect for a quick meal or picnic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Cucumber Mixture
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt (Fage recommended)
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1 tbsp chopped herbs (fresh dill and chives)
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
Sandwich Assembly
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 2 thin slices red onion
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Stir together the diced cucumbers and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl. Let them stand for about 10 minutes to allow the salt to draw out excess moisture from the cucumbers.
- Make the Yogurt Mixture: While the cucumbers are resting, combine the low-fat Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, chopped fresh herbs (dill and chives), grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients form a flavorful, creamy yogurt base.
- Combine Cucumbers with Yogurt Mixture: After 10 minutes, drain the cucumbers and spread them on a paper towel. Pat dry to remove as much moisture as possible. Add the cucumbers to the yogurt mixture and stir gently until the cucumber pieces are well coated.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Lay out two slices of whole-grain bread each. Distribute alfalfa sprouts evenly on each slice. Spread the cucumber yogurt salad over the sprouts. Place a thin slice of red onion on top, then cover each sandwich with a second slice of bread. Cut the sandwiches in half to serve.
- Serve: Serve the cucumber salad sandwiches immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp combination of flavors and textures.
Notes
- For best results, use English cucumbers as they have fewer seeds and thinner skin than regular cucumbers.
- Patting the cucumbers dry is essential to prevent soggy sandwiches.
- You can substitute fresh herbs with your favorites such as parsley or basil.
- To make this recipe vegan, substitute feta cheese and Greek yogurt with plant-based alternatives.
- These sandwiches are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
Keywords: cucumber salad sandwich, healthy sandwich, Greek yogurt sandwich, fresh cucumber recipe, low-fat lunch
