Summer Salad Sandwich
Brighten up your lunch with the vibrant and refreshing Summer Salad Sandwich! This quick and easy recipe combines the creamy goodness of mashed avocado with crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and peppery arugula for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. A tangy Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard dressing elevates the sandwich, while whole-grain bread adds wholesome, nutty undertones. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this healthy vegetarian sandwich is ideal for sunny picnics, light lunches, or a satisfying snack. With its simple ingredients and bold flavors, the Summer Salad Sandwich is your go-to recipe for a taste of summer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole-grain sandwich bread
- 1 medium Ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Arugula
- 2 tablespoons Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
1. Toast the slices of whole-grain sandwich bread until golden brown and set aside to cool slightly.
2. Slice the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, and red onion into thin pieces and set them aside.
3. In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with the lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper until smooth and creamy.
4. In another small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, olive oil, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. This will serve as the dressing.
5. Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto two slices of the toasted bread.
6. Layer the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and arugula on top of the avocado. Drizzle the yogurt dressing evenly over the vegetables.
7. Top each sandwich with the remaining slices of toasted bread. Gently press down to secure the layers.
8. Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately. Enjoy your Summer Salad Sandwich!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 780 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.6 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 10.7 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 118 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 679 mg | 14% | |
*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.
