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Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches Recipe

4.7 from 83 reviews

These Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches combine crisp, refreshing diced cucumbers with creamy Greek yogurt and tangy feta cheese, seasoned with fresh herbs and lemon for a light, flavorful bite. Perfectly layered with crunchy alfalfa sprouts and thinly sliced red onion on toasted whole-grain bread, these sandwiches make for a healthy, simple lunch or snack.

Ingredients

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For the Cucumber Salad

  • 1 cup diced English cucumber
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or mint)
  • 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Sandwich

  • 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
  • 4 slices whole-grain bread, toasted as preferred
  • 2 thin slices of red onion

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cucumber Salad: In a bowl, combine the diced English cucumber with salt and let it sit for 5 minutes to draw out excess moisture. Then, mix in the low-fat plain Greek yogurt, crumbled feta cheese, chopped herbs, grated lemon peel, fresh lemon juice, and ground black pepper until well incorporated.
  2. Toast the Bread: Toast the whole-grain bread slices to your preferred level of crispness to add a satisfying crunch and to help the bread hold the moist cucumber salad.
  3. Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the cucumber salad evenly over two slices of the toasted bread. Layer the alfalfa sprouts and thin slices of red onion evenly on top of the cucumber salad. Finish by topping with the remaining bread slices.
  4. Serve and Enjoy: Cut the sandwiches in halves or quarters as desired and serve immediately for the freshest taste and texture.

Notes

  • For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt and feta cheese with plant-based alternatives.
  • Herbs like dill and mint add a fresh flavor, but parsley works well if those are unavailable.
  • To avoid soggy bread, consider spreading a thin layer of butter or cream cheese before adding the cucumber salad.
  • These sandwiches can be prepared ahead; keep the cucumber salad and bread separate and assemble just before serving.

Keywords: cucumber salad sandwich, healthy sandwich, Greek yogurt sandwich, vegetarian lunch, whole grain sandwich