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Photo:Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Photographer: Stacy k. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
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Active Time:10 mins
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Total Time:10 mins
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Servings:1
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ThisCucumber and Tomato Sandwichis one of the quickest, most refreshing sandwiches you’ll make this summer. The combination of juicy, sweet tomatoes and crisp, cooling cucumber truly can’t be beat. When you pair the veggies with an herbaceous cream cheese mixture and whole-wheat bread, you’ll enjoy a sandwich that’s high inproteinand offers a healthy dose of fiber to boot.
Expecting guests? No worries! This recipe is easy to scale up, whether you need to double, triple or even quadruple it. Rushed mornings for one are no problem either—prepare the spread and slice the veggies the night before so all that’s left is the assembly before heading out. Check out our expert tips and tricks below to make this simple cucumber and tomato sandwich a recipe you’ll turn to again and again.
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Nutrition Notes
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients2ouncescream cheese, at room temperature1tablespoonlow-fat plainstrained(Greek-style) yogurt1tablespoonchopped freshchives1tablespoonfinely choppedfresh dill1/4teaspoonground pepperplus1/8teaspoon, divided2sliceswhole-wheat sandwich bread1/3cupthinly slicedEnglish cucumber1smalltomato, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices1/8teaspoonsalt
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Ingredients
2ouncescream cheese, at room temperature
1tablespoonlow-fat plainstrained(Greek-style) yogurt
1tablespoonchopped freshchives
1tablespoonfinely choppedfresh dill
1/4teaspoonground pepperplus1/8teaspoon, divided
2sliceswhole-wheat sandwich bread
1/3cupthinly slicedEnglish cucumber
1smalltomato, cored and cut into 1/4-inch slices
1/8teaspoonsalt
Directions
Stir cream cheese, yogurt, chives, dill and 1/4 teaspoon pepper together in a small bowl until well blended. Spread the mixture evenly on 1 side of each bread slice. Arrange cucumber slices and tomato slices in an even layer over the cream cheese mixture on 1 bread slice; sprinkle with salt and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Top with the remaining bread slice, cream cheese-side down. Cut the sandwich in half diagonally.
Frequently Asked QuestionsBoth cucumber and tomato offer powerful plant compounds that can help ease inflammation in your body. This can help reduce the risk of chronic disease.Cucumbershave also been linked to nourishing the skin and reducing cancer risk.Tomatoesare loaded with the antioxidants lycopene, beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been shown to help support the skin, heart and eyes. If you make this sandwich with whole-wheat bread (or your favorite whole-grain bread), you add more fiber and nutrients than you would get withwhite bread.A sandwich like this deserves something crunchy. If you’ve got a little time on your hands, you can make a batch or two ofSweet Potato ChipsorBeet Chipsto have on hand for just the occasion. If you want something quicker, try ourMicrowave Potato Chips, which can take a half-hour or maybe less, depending on how fast you can slice potatoes.Yes. You can make this sandwich the night before and refrigerate it, but you risk the bread getting a little soggy. If that doesn’t bother you, store your sandwich like your favorite delicatessen does: double-wrapped as tightly as possible in sturdy parchment paper, wax paper or butcher paper. These papers are best for wrapping ingredients like tomato and cucumber that come with a lot of moisture, and for sandwiches with a spread or dressing. Alternatively, you can prep all the ingredients beforehand, stow them in the refrigerator in separate airtight containers and quickly assemble your sandwich the day you plan to eat it.You’ll typically findEnglish cucumbersat the grocery store encased in tight plastic to protect their delicate, thin skin. They’re skinnier and sweeter than the American variety, don’t have many seeds and you can eat the skin. American cucumbers are shorter and broader and contain a lot of bitter seeds, which you can easily scoop out and discard for better flavor, texture and less moisture. If you’re using American cucumbers, choosing smaller ones is a better bet as they have more flesh and much smaller seeds, naturally cutting down the bitterness. The skins of American cucumbers are tougher, and sometimes grocery stores sell them waxed to keep them fresher for longer—so the skins are usually not eaten. Both cucumbers are interchangeable in recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both cucumber and tomato offer powerful plant compounds that can help ease inflammation in your body. This can help reduce the risk of chronic disease.Cucumbershave also been linked to nourishing the skin and reducing cancer risk.Tomatoesare loaded with the antioxidants lycopene, beta carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin, which have been shown to help support the skin, heart and eyes. If you make this sandwich with whole-wheat bread (or your favorite whole-grain bread), you add more fiber and nutrients than you would get withwhite bread.
A sandwich like this deserves something crunchy. If you’ve got a little time on your hands, you can make a batch or two ofSweet Potato ChipsorBeet Chipsto have on hand for just the occasion. If you want something quicker, try ourMicrowave Potato Chips, which can take a half-hour or maybe less, depending on how fast you can slice potatoes.
Yes. You can make this sandwich the night before and refrigerate it, but you risk the bread getting a little soggy. If that doesn’t bother you, store your sandwich like your favorite delicatessen does: double-wrapped as tightly as possible in sturdy parchment paper, wax paper or butcher paper. These papers are best for wrapping ingredients like tomato and cucumber that come with a lot of moisture, and for sandwiches with a spread or dressing. Alternatively, you can prep all the ingredients beforehand, stow them in the refrigerator in separate airtight containers and quickly assemble your sandwich the day you plan to eat it.
You’ll typically findEnglish cucumbersat the grocery store encased in tight plastic to protect their delicate, thin skin. They’re skinnier and sweeter than the American variety, don’t have many seeds and you can eat the skin. American cucumbers are shorter and broader and contain a lot of bitter seeds, which you can easily scoop out and discard for better flavor, texture and less moisture. If you’re using American cucumbers, choosing smaller ones is a better bet as they have more flesh and much smaller seeds, naturally cutting down the bitterness. The skins of American cucumbers are tougher, and sometimes grocery stores sell them waxed to keep them fresher for longer—so the skins are usually not eaten. Both cucumbers are interchangeable in recipes.
EatingWell.com, May 2024
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)406Calories23gFat37gCarbs16gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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