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Green Goddess Sandwich Recipe

4.3 from 76 reviews

This vibrant Green Goddess Sandwich features a creamy, herb-infused yogurt-mayo spread layered with fresh arugula, mozzarella, cucumber, avocado, and crunchy alfalfa sprouts on hearty whole-wheat bread. Perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or light dinner, it’s packed with fresh flavors and textures that make each bite deliciously refreshing.

Ingredients

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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

Sandwich

  • 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. Prepare the sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, grated garlic, chopped chives, tarragon, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk everything together thoroughly to create a smooth, flavorful Green Goddess spread.
  2. Spread the sauce on bread: Evenly spread about 2 tablespoons of the yogurt-mayo sauce on each slice of whole-wheat bread. This will add moisture and vibrant herb flavor to the sandwich base.
  3. Assemble the filling: On two of the sauce-coated bread slices, layer half of the arugula, fresh mozzarella slices, cucumber slices, and avocado slices. Distribute the alfalfa sprouts evenly on top of the avocado to add a crunchy texture and fresh note.
  4. Top and close the sandwich: Place the remaining two bread slices over the assembled slices, sauce side down, to close the sandwich securely.
  5. Serve: Cut each sandwich in half diagonally or down the middle if preferred, and serve immediately to enjoy the fresh ingredients at their best.

Notes

  • Substitute arugula with watercress for a slightly different peppery flavor.
  • You can toast the bread lightly if you prefer a crunchier texture.
  • For a vegan version, replace Greek yogurt and mayonnaise with plant-based alternatives and use vegan cheese.
  • Use ripe avocado for the best creamy texture.
  • Serve immediately after assembly to keep the bread from becoming soggy.

Keywords: Green Goddess sandwich, fresh sandwich, vegetarian sandwich, yogurt mayo spread, fresh mozzarella sandwich, whole wheat sandwich, arugula sandwich, avocado sandwich