Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Green Goddess Sandwich, a refreshing veggie delight perfect for any meal. This sandwich showcases a creamy herb sauce made with Greek yogurt and fresh herbs, layered between thick slices of whole-wheat bread. With an abundance of fresh vegetables, including crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and peppery arugula, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture. Ideal for busy days, this quick recipe can be customized with your favorite veggies or enjoyed as is for a wholesome lunch, picnic snack, or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic, grated or pressed
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tarragon, finely chopped
- zest and juice of ½ lemon
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 thick slices whole-wheat bread (1/2 inch)
- 1 cup arugula (or watercress)
- 1/3 English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- 2/3 cup alfalfa sprouts
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped herbs, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Spread 2 tablespoons of the sauce on each slice of bread.
- Layer half of the arugula, mozzarella slices, cucumber slices, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts on two slices of bread.
- Top with the remaining slices to complete the sandwiches gently pressing down.
- Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, experiment with different greens like spinach or kale. Lightly toast the bread before assembly for extra crunch.