This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh, vibrant vegetarian lunch option featuring a creamy Greek yogurt and mayonnaise-based herb sauce, layered with arugula, fresh mozzarella, cucumber, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts on whole-wheat bread for a nutritious and flavorful meal.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:2 sandwiches
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 Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped chives, chopped tarragon, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well blended.
Spread sauce on bread: Take each slice of whole-wheat bread and spread about 2 tablespoons of the prepared yogurt-mayo sauce evenly over the surface.
Assemble open-faced sandwiches: On two of the sauce-covered bread slices, arrange half of the arugula, mozzarella slices, thinly sliced cucumber, and sliced avocado evenly. Top each with half of the alfalfa sprouts, placing them on top of the avocado slices.
Close the sandwiches: Place the remaining two slices of bread on top of the open-faced halves with the sauce side down to close the sandwiches.
Serve: Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crisp textures.
Notes
Use watercress as an alternative to arugula for a peppery bite.
For a vegan version, substitute Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and replace mozzarella with vegan cheese.
To make the sandwich gluten-free, use gluten-free bread instead of whole-wheat.
To enhance flavor, toast the bread slices lightly before spreading the sauce.
Wrap sandwiches tightly and store in the refrigerator if preparing ahead to keep ingredients fresh.
