Green Goddess Sandwich Recipe
This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh and vibrant vegetarian sandwich featuring a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise-based sauce packed with herbs, layered with arugula, fresh mozzarella, cucumber, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts on whole-wheat bread. Perfect for a light lunch or a nutritious snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 sandwiches
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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
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, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped chives, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the sauce: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the prepared yogurt-mayo sauce evenly onto each slice of whole-wheat bread.
- Assemble toppings: Place two slices of the bread (sauce side up) and top each with half of the arugula, mozzarella slices, thinly sliced cucumber, and avocado slices. Then evenly divide the alfalfa sprouts and add them on top of the avocado on each sandwich.
- Close the sandwiches: Take the remaining two slices of bread and place them on top of the loaded slices, sauce side down, pressing gently to close the sandwiches.
- Serve: Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors at their best.
Notes
- Use watercress instead of arugula for a slightly peppery flavor variation.
- For a vegan version, swap Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives.
- Use gluten-free bread to make this sandwich gluten-free.
- Prepare the sauce a few hours ahead to allow flavors to meld, keeping it refrigerated.
- To avoid browning, sprinkle a small amount of lemon juice on avocado slices.
Find it online: https://sweetworldtastes.com/green-goddess-sandwich-recipe/
