Quick Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Printable)
Fresh cucumber, dill, and zesty mayo-yogurt dressing on soft bread - a quick, no-cook light lunch or snack.
# Ingredient List:
→ Vegetables
01 - 1 large English cucumber, thinly sliced
02 - 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
→ Dressing
04 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
05 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
06 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
07 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
08 - Salt, to taste
09 - Black pepper, to taste
→ Bread
10 - 8 slices soft white or whole wheat sandwich bread
11 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (optional)
# How to Make:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine sliced cucumber, chopped red onion, and chopped dill.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the cucumber mixture and toss gently until evenly coated.
04 - Optionally, spread a thin layer of softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
05 - Distribute cucumber salad evenly onto 4 slices of bread, then top with the remaining slices to form sandwiches.
06 - Slice each sandwich in half and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- This sandwich is your shortcut to feeling refreshed and satisfied on warm days.
- The creamy, herby crunch keeps lunch from ever feeling boring.
02 -
- If you let the dressed salad sit on the bread too long, things get soggy fast; assemble right before eating.
- Adding the onions last, after tossing the cucumber, keeps their flavor from spreading too aggressively through the salad.
03 -
- A light butter layer works as a moisture shield if you need your sandwiches to travel.
- Draining cucumber slices on a paper towel for a few minutes keeps the salad extra crisp.