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Cucumber Salad Sandwiches

Refreshing Cucumber Salad Sandwiches for a Light Lunch

Enjoy these Cucumber Salad Sandwiches, a light lunch option filled with fresh flavors and customizable ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Draining Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 medium English Cucumbers or regular cucumbers, peeled and deseeded
  • 1 teaspoon Salt for drawing out moisture
  • 1 cup Plain Yogurt creamy base
  • 1/2 cup Feta Cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs dill, parsley, or your choice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest for brightness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice for flavor
  • 1 pinch Pepper for seasoning
For Assembly
  • 4 slices Bread whole grain or white
  • 1 cup Sprouts optional, for crunch
  • 1/2 cup Onion Slices optional, for flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Spatula
  • cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Cucumbers: Wash and dice English cucumbers into small pieces. Sprinkle salt over diced cucumbers and let sit in a colander for 15 minutes.
  2. Make Yogurt Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, feta, herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
  3. Drain Cucumbers: After 15 minutes, pat the cucumbers dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Add drained cucumber to the yogurt mixture and fold gently until coated.
  5. Assemble Sandwiches: Layer sprouts on bread, add cucumber mixture, top with onion slices, and close with another bread slice.
  6. Serve Immediately: Slice sandwiches in half and serve fresh for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with different herbs and spreads to make the sandwiches your own. Best served fresh to maintain crispness.

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