Description
This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh and flavorful vegetarian sandwich featuring a creamy herbed yogurt-mayo sauce, layered with arugula, fresh mozzarella, cucumber, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts on whole-wheat bread. It’s a quick and healthy lunch option packed with vibrant flavors and textures.
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
- Prepare the sauce: In a small mixing bowl, add Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, finely chopped chives and tarragon, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until the sauce is smooth and well combined.
- Spread the sauce: Use about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt-mayo sauce and spread evenly over each slice of whole-wheat bread to give the sandwich a creamy, flavorful base.
- Assemble the sandwich: Take two slices of the prepared bread and layer half of the arugula, mozzarella slices, cucumber slices, and avocado on each. Then divide and top with the alfalfa sprouts, placing them over the avocado for crunch and freshness.
- Close the sandwiches: Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the layered slices, sauce side down, to close the sandwiches neatly.
- Serve: Cut each sandwich in half diagonally or straight down the middle, and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh and crisp textures.
Notes
- How to store: Store the assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Note that the bread may soften but the sandwich will remain tasty. Alternatively, store the green goddess sauce separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- How to freeze: Freezing the assembled sandwich is not recommended due to the fresh vegetables and avocado texture. However, you can freeze the green goddess sauce for up to 1 month; thaw it in the refrigerator when ready to use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
