Description
A refreshing and creamy sandwich made with crisp lettuce, fresh vegetables, and a luscious Green Goddess dressing. This light yet flavorful sandwich is perfect for a healthy lunch, offering a delicious balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
For the Green Goddess Salad Sandwich:
- 8 slices of whole grain or sourdough bread (or your preferred bread)
- 1 cup of mixed salad greens (arugula, spinach, or lettuce)
- ½ cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 small avocado, sliced
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- 4 tablespoons Green Goddess dressing (store-bought or homemade, see recipe below)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: sprouts (alfalfa, radish, or broccoli sprouts) for extra crunch and nutrition
For Homemade Green Goddess Dressing (Optional):
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
If you’re making your own Green Goddess dressing, start by combining the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt (or sour cream) in a mixing bowl. Add the fresh parsley, tarragon, chives, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic. Stir everything together until smooth and well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting the seasoning as needed.
Once the dressing is made, set it aside for later use. If you’re using store-bought dressing, you can skip this step and go straight to assembling the sandwich.
Wash and slice all your vegetables for the sandwich. Begin with the cucumber, slicing it thinly. Do the same with the tomato and red onion. Shred the carrots if they’re not pre-shredded, and slice the avocado just before assembling the sandwich to prevent it from browning. If you’re using sprouts, wash and dry them as well.
Having all the vegetables prepped and ready to go will make assembly quick and easy.
While toasting the bread is optional, it does add a wonderful crispy texture to the sandwich. If you prefer your bread toasted, place the slices of bread in a toaster or on a grill pan over medium heat. Toast them until they are golden brown and slightly crispy. You can also spread a thin layer of butter on the outside of each slice of bread before toasting to add extra flavor.
Once the bread is toasted to your liking, remove it from the heat and set it aside to cool slightly.
Take your toasted bread slices and spread a generous amount of the Green Goddess dressing on one side of each slice. This will serve as the flavorful base for your sandwich.
Next, layer the vegetables on top of the dressing. Start with a handful of mixed salad greens, followed by the cucumber, avocado, tomato, red onion, and shredded carrots. If you’re adding sprouts, sprinkle them on top for an extra layer of crunch and nutrition.
Once all the vegetables are layered on the sandwich, sprinkle a little salt and pepper on top to enhance the flavors.
Once the vegetables are arranged, place the second slice of bread on top, dressing side down. Gently press the sandwich together to compact the ingredients slightly.
Cut the sandwich in half or quarters, depending on your preference, and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 300-400 kcal
- Fat: 18-22g
- Carbohydrates: 28-32g
- Protein: 7-10g