Easy Cucumber Salad Sandwiches (Printable)

Crisp cucumbers with creamy Greek yogurt and herbs on whole-grain bread

# What You Need:

→ Cucumber Mixture

01 - 1 cup diced English cucumber
02 - 1/8 tsp salt
03 - 2 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt (such as Fage)
04 - 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
05 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (dill and chives recommended)
06 - 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
07 - 1/4 tsp grated lemon zest
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper

→ For Assembly

09 - 4 slices whole-grain bread
10 - 2 thin slices red onion
11 - 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts

# Directions:

01 - In a medium bowl, toss the diced cucumber with the salt. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
02 - Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine Greek yogurt, feta cheese, chopped herbs, lemon juice, lemon zest, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
03 - After 10 minutes, drain the cucumbers and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Add the cucumbers to the yogurt mixture and stir until evenly coated.
04 - Lay out the bread slices. Divide the alfalfa sprouts between two slices.
05 - Top the sprouts with the cucumber salad mixture, then add a slice of red onion to each.
06 - Place the remaining bread slices on top. Cut sandwiches in half if desired. Serve immediately for best freshness and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The cucumber stays crunchy instead of turning soggy like most sandwich fillings
  • Greek yogurt makes it feel indulgent while keeping it light enough for summer
  • Fresh herbs transform something simple into a cafe-worthy lunch
02 -
  • Soggy sandwiches happen when you skip draining the cucumbers after salting
  • Assemble right before eating because the moisture will eventually make bread soft
  • Room temperature ingredients blend better than cold ones from the fridge
03 -
  • Use a paper towel to gently press excess moisture from cucumbers after salting
  • Toast the bread lightly for extra texture contrast against the cool filling
  • Sprinkle a little extra feta on top before closing the sandwich
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