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Green Goddess Sandwich Recipe

4.9 from 145 reviews

This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh, vibrant meal featuring a creamy yogurt-mayo herb sauce layered with fresh mozzarella, arugula, cucumber, avocado, and alfalfa sprouts on whole-wheat bread. Perfect for a light lunch or quick dinner, it combines creamy, tangy, and crisp textures for a delicious, nutritious sandwich.

Ingredients

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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 thick)
  • 1 cup arugula (or watercress)
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced ¼ inch thick
  • English cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced
  • ⅔ cup alfalfa sprouts

Instructions

  1. Make the Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped chives, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
  2. Prepare the Bread: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the prepared yogurt-mayo sauce evenly onto each slice of whole-wheat bread. This adds a flavorful creamy base for the sandwich.
  3. Assemble the Sandwiches: Take two of the bread slices with sauce and layer each with half of the arugula, fresh mozzarella slices, thin cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Top with an even distribution of the alfalfa sprouts for crunch and freshness.
  4. Close the Sandwiches: Place the remaining two bread slices on top of the filled slices, sauce-side down, to form two complete sandwiches.
  5. Serve: Cut each sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh, crisp textures at their best.

Notes

  • Storage: Store assembled sandwiches in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Expect the bread to soften slightly but the sandwich will maintain its flavors.
  • Sauce Storage: The green goddess sauce can be stored separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, preserving its freshness longer.
  • Freezing: Freezing the assembled sandwich is not recommended as the fresh vegetables and avocado texture degrade. However, the sauce can be frozen for up to 1 month and thawed before use.

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