Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Print View)

Cool, crisp cucumber salad tucked between whole-grain bread with creamy yogurt, herbs, and sprouts.

# Components:

→ Cucumber Mixture

01 - 1 cup diced English cucumber
02 - 1/8 tsp salt
03 - 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt (such as Fage)
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

# Directions:

01 - Toss diced cucumber with salt in a medium bowl. Let stand for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
02 - Combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, chopped herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Mix until smooth and well blended.
03 - Drain salted cucumbers thoroughly and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess liquid. Add cucumbers to yogurt mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Lay out all bread slices. Distribute alfalfa sprouts evenly over two of the slices, creating a bed for the filling.
05 - Spoon cucumber salad mixture over the sprouts. Place a thin slice of red onion on top of each sandwich.
06 - Top with remaining bread slices. Cut sandwiches in half diagonally if desired. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of cool crisp cucumber and tangy feta hits differently on hot days when cooking feels impossible
  • These come together so quickly you can make them even when you are half asleep and hungry
  • The texture contrast between creamy filling and sprout crunch makes every bite interesting
02 -
  • Do not skip the salting step with the cucumbers unless you want soggy bread disappointment
  • Patting the cucumbers thoroughly dry after salting makes the difference between a good sandwich and a great one
  • These really do need to be eaten the same day for the best texture experience
03 -
  • Use a microplane for the lemon zest to get just the outer yellow layer without any bitter white pith
  • Let the assembled sandwiches sit for two minutes before cutting so the filling settles
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