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Green Goddess Sandwich with Mozzarella Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 sandwiches
  • Category: Sandwich
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Green Goddess Sandwich is a fresh and flavorful vegetarian sandwich featuring a creamy herbed yogurt-mayo sauce layered with mozzarella, cucumber, avocado, arugula, and alfalfa sprouts on whole-wheat bread. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch, it combines vibrant greens with creamy textures and a zesty lemon finish.


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)
  • 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. Prepare the sauce: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped chives, chopped tarragon, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  2. Spread sauce on bread: Spread about 2 tablespoons of the prepared yogurt-mayo sauce evenly on each slice of whole-wheat bread.
  3. Assemble the sandwich layers: On two of the sauce-spread bread slices, layer half of the arugula, mozzarella slices, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Then top with half of the alfalfa sprouts on each.
  4. Close the sandwiches: Take the remaining two bread slices and place them sauce side down over the layered slices to close the sandwiches.
  5. Serve: Cut each sandwich in half and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and crunchy textures.

Notes

  • Storage: Store the assembled sandwich in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. The bread may soften slightly but the sandwich will still taste great.
  • Sauce storage: Keep leftover green goddess sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Freezing: Freezing the assembled sandwich is not recommended as the vegetables and avocado will lose texture and freshness. You can freeze the green goddess sauce separately for up to one month; thaw before using.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 28 g
  • Saturated Fat: 9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 35 mg