Low Sodium Classic Veg Sandwich
Brighten your lunchtime with this Low Sodium Classic Veg Sandwich, a wholesome and flavorful option perfect for those watching their sodium intake. Featuring layers of crisp lettuce, juicy tomato, refreshing cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and creamy avocado—all nestled between hearty whole grain bread slices—this sandwich is a nutritious delight. Enhanced with a tangy spread of low sodium mustard and a sprinkle of black pepper and oregano for added zest, it delivers satisfying taste without compromising on health. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy vegetarian sandwich is ideal for a quick meal or picnic. It's a deliciously simple way to enjoy vibrant, fresh ingredients while maintaining a low-sodium diet!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread slices
- 4 leaves Fresh lettuce leaves
- 1 medium, sliced Tomato
- 0.5 medium, sliced Cucumber
- 0.5 medium, sliced Red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced Avocado
- 2 tablespoons Low sodium mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Dried oregano
Instructions
Start by preparing your vegetables. Wash the lettuce leaves, and pat them dry with a paper towel.
Slice the tomato, cucumber, and red bell pepper into thin slices. Peel and slice the avocado.
Lay out the bread slices on a clean surface.
Spread 1 tablespoon of low sodium mustard on one side of each of the four bread slices.
On two of the bread slices, layer the ingredients starting with the lettuce leaves, then add the tomato slices, cucumber slices, red bell pepper slices, and finally, the avocado slices.
Sprinkle the black pepper and dried oregano evenly over the vegetable layers.
Top each sandwich with the remaining bread slices, mustard side down.
Gently press down on the top of the sandwiches to keep them together.
Cut each sandwich in half diagonally if desired and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
621 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1745 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.4 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.0 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1631 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
