Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Printable)

Crisp cucumber and creamy yogurt filling on wholesome bread makes for a satisfying, quick meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Cucumber Mixture

01 - 1 cup diced English cucumber
02 - 1/8 tsp salt
03 - 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt
04 - 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill and chives recommended)
06 - 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper

→ For Assembly

09 - 4 slices whole-grain bread
10 - 2 thin slices red onion
11 - 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts

# How-To:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the diced cucumber with the salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, chopped herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - After 10 minutes, drain the cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Add the cucumbers to the yogurt mixture and stir until evenly coated.
04 - Lay out the bread slices. Divide the alfalfa sprouts between two slices.
05 - Top the sprouts with the cucumber salad mixture, then add a slice of red onion to each.
06 - Place the remaining bread slices on top. Cut sandwiches in half if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy tang of feta and yogurt against crisp cucumber is exactly what your lunch rotation has been missing
  • These come together in fifteen minutes flat but taste like something from a fancy cafe
02 -
  • Soggy bread is the enemy here, so really pat those cucumbers dry before mixing them in
  • These are best eaten right away but you can prep the cucumber mixture up to a day ahead
03 -
  • Use the sharpest knife you have for the thinnest, most elegant onion slices
  • Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly than cold ones straight from the fridge
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