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Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich Recipe

4.7 from 144 reviews

A vibrant and healthy Rainbow Vegetable Sandwich featuring a medley of fresh, colorful vegetables layered on whole-grain bread with a creamy ranch-flavored Neufchatel cream cheese spread. This easy, no-cook sandwich is perfect for a nutritious lunch or light dinner.

Ingredients

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Bread and Spread

  • 4 slices whole-grain bread
  • 1/4 cup Neufchatel cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix

Vegetables

  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • 1 red pepper, sliced
  • 1 carrot, shredded
  • 1 yellow pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • 1/2 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 red onion, sliced
  • 1/2 cup red cabbage, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the cream cheese spread: In a small bowl, thoroughly mix the Neufchatel cream cheese with the dry ranch dressing mix until smooth and evenly combined.
  2. Spread the mixture on bread: Lay out the four slices of whole-grain bread on a clean surface and spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly over each slice.
  3. Layer the vegetables: Arrange the sliced tomato, red pepper, yellow pepper, shredded carrot, baby spinach, cucumber slices, red onion, and chopped red cabbage on two of the cream cheese–spread bread slices to create a colorful rainbow of fresh vegetables.
  4. Assemble the sandwich: Top the vegetable layers with the remaining two slices of bread, cream cheese side down, to complete each sandwich.
  5. Serve and enjoy: Slice the sandwiches if desired and serve immediately for a fresh, crunchy, and healthy meal.

Notes

  • Use Neufchatel cream cheese as a lower-fat option compared to regular cream cheese.
  • Customize the vegetables based on seasonality and preferences; adding avocado or sprouts can enhance texture and nutrition.
  • This sandwich is best enjoyed fresh to maintain the crispness of the vegetables and bread.
  • To make it vegan, substitute the cream cheese spread for a plant-based cream cheese alternative and ensure the ranch mix is vegan.

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