Cool, crisp cucumbers blended with tangy Greek yogurt, feta cheese, and fresh herbs between hearty whole-grain bread slices.
# What You’ll Need:
→ 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
# Method:
01 - Toss the diced cucumber with the salt in a medium bowl. Let sit 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 well combined.
03 - Drain the cucumbers and pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Add to the yogurt mixture and stir until evenly coated.
04 - Lay out all bread slices. Divide the alfalfa sprouts evenly between two slices.
05 - Top the sprouts with the cucumber salad mixture, then add a slice of red onion to each sandwich.
06 - Place the remaining bread slices on top. Cut sandwiches in half if desired. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
