Description
The Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches are fresh and vibrant meals perfect for summer days with a blend of crispy and creamy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup diced English cucumber
- ⅛ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (like dill, parsley, or mint)
- ¼ tsp grated lemon zest
- ½ tsp fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ cup alfalfa sprouts
- 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted if desired
- 2 thin slices red onion
Instructions
- Combine diced cucumbers with a pinch of salt, letting them sit for 10 minutes to draw out moisture.
- Mix Greek yogurt, crumbled feta, fresh herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper in a separate bowl to create the yogurt dressing.
- Drain cucumbers and pat them dry, then mix into the yogurt dressing.
- Assemble sandwiches by placing alfalfa sprouts and cucumber mixture on whole-grain bread, add red onion slices, and top with another slice of bread.
- Serve immediately for the best texture.
Notes
Ensure cucumbers are drained thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Fresh herbs yield a vibrant taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch
Nutrition
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Protein: 7 g