Description
Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches are a refreshing and nutritious option perfect for any meal. Combining crisp cucumbers, creamy Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs, these sandwiches offer a delightful burst of flavor. They can be prepared quickly, making them ideal for lunch, picnics, or as a light snack. With wholesome ingredients like whole-grain bread and alfalfa sprouts, these sandwiches are both satisfying and healthy. Customize them by adding your favorite veggies or herbs for an extra twist. Enjoy them immediately for the best texture and taste!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup English cucumber, diced
- 2 tablespoons low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh herbs (dill and chives recommended)
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- Alfalfa sprouts
- Red onion slices
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix diced cucumber with salt and let sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, chopped herbs, lemon juice, lemon peel, and black pepper.
- Drain the cucumbers and pat dry before folding them into the yogurt mixture until well coated.
- On two slices of bread, layer alfalfa sprouts followed by the cucumber-yogurt mixture and red onion slices. Top with the remaining bread slices.
- Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (150g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg