Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches Recipe
These easy cucumber salad sandwiches are a light, fresh, and healthy lunch option that comes together quickly with no cooking required. Using crisp English cucumbers, tangy feta, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs, these sandwiches are perfect for warm days or quick meals, offering a satisfying yet low-calorie alternative to heavier sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Cucumber Mixture
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped herbs (fresh dill and chives)
- 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp grated lemon peel
Assembly
- 4 slices whole-grain bread
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 2 thin slices red onion
Instructions
- Prepare the Cucumbers: Stir together the diced cucumber and salt in a medium bowl and let stand for about 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
- Make the Yogurt Mixture: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, chopped fresh herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper; mix well to create a flavorful yogurt base.
- Combine Cucumbers with Yogurt Mixture: Drain and pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels, then add them to the yogurt mixture and stir thoroughly until well coated.
- Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread alfalfa sprouts evenly on two slices of whole-grain bread, top with the cucumber salad mixture, place red onion slices over the mixture, and finish with the remaining bread slices; cut sandwiches in half to serve.
- Serve: Serve immediately for the freshest, crispiest texture and enjoy the creamy, tangy, and refreshing flavors.
Notes
- Use English cucumbers for less watery, crisper sandwiches. If unavailable, peel and deseed regular cucumbers.
- Salting and draining cucumbers is essential to avoid soggy sandwiches.
- Toast bread and let it cool before assembling to maintain crispness.
- For packed lunches, keep cucumber mixture and bread separate until ready to eat.
- Swap feta with goat cheese or cottage cheese, and use microgreens or baby arugula instead of alfalfa sprouts for variations.
- If red onion raw taste is too strong, use green onions or quick-pickle onions in lemon juice for 10 minutes.
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