Description
This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh and flavorful vegetarian option featuring a creamy herb-packed sauce, fresh mozzarella, crisp cucumber, creamy avocado, and peppery arugula on whole-wheat bread. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner, it combines vibrant textures and bright flavors for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Sauce:
- 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
For the Sandwiches:
- 4 thick slices whole-wheat bread (½ inch)
- 1 cup arugula (or watercress)
- 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼ inch thick
- ⅓ English cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1 medium avocado, sliced
- ⅔ cup alfalfa sprouts
Instructions
- Make the Green Goddess Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped chives, chopped tarragon, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk well to create a smooth, herbaceous sauce.
- Spread Sauce on Bread: Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of the prepared sauce on each slice of whole-wheat bread to ensure a flavorful base for the sandwich ingredients.
- Assemble Sandwich Layers: On two of the bread slices, layer half of the arugula, followed by fresh mozzarella slices, thin cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Finally, top with alfalfa sprouts divided between both slices.
- Top the Sandwich: Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the prepared slices with the sauce side down, gently pressing to close the sandwiches.
- Serve: Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately for the freshest taste and best texture.
Notes
- Storage: Store the assembled sandwich in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Note that the bread may soften slightly, but the sandwich will remain tasty.
- Sauce Storage: You can store the green goddess sauce separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days to keep it fresh.
- Freezing: Freezing the sandwich is not recommended due to the fresh vegetables and avocado texture. However, the green goddess sauce can be frozen for up to 1 month; thaw before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
