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Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich

Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich: A Fresh Lunch Delight

This Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich is a nutritious and easy-to-make lunch option that's bursting with fresh flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 sandwiches
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 2 slices Whole Grain Bread gluten-free options available
  • 2 slices Sourdough
  • 2 slices Rye Bread
For the Filling
  • 1 whole Avocado ripe but not mushy
  • 1 whole Cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Fresh Leafy Greens arugula or spinach recommended
  • 4 halves Cherry Tomatoes optional
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion thinly sliced
For Flavor Enhancements
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs dill or basil recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice prevents avocado from browning
  • to taste Salt and Pepper essential for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or Sandwich Spread for moisture and extra flavor

Equipment

  • Toaster
  • medium bowl
  • Fork
  • Mandoline slicer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your toaster or oven to a medium setting. Toast slices of bread until golden and crisp, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. In a medium bowl, scoop out the avocado and mash it until smooth but slightly chunky. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, and stir well.
  3. Spread a layer of the avocado mixture on one side of each toasted slice.
  4. Layer the thinly sliced cucumbers over the avocado spread evenly.
  5. Top with fresh leafy greens, red onion, and halved cherry tomatoes.
  6. Sprinkle fresh herbs over the layered ingredients and drizzle with olive oil or sandwich spread.
  7. Place the second slice of bread on top and press gently. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 8gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For the best taste, enjoy the sandwich fresh and assemble immediately before serving. Use ripe avocados for creaminess and slice cucumbers thinly for the best crunch.

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