Fresh Veggie Sandwich (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tart Red Onions
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1 lime or lemon, squeezed for juice
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1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
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Salt and pepper, adjust to your liking
→ Creamy Herb Mix
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4 ounces cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt—use nonfat if you like (Fage works well)
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1/2 teaspoon salt—kosher preferred
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Cracked black pepper to your taste
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1/2 teaspoon onion seasoning
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped dill (or 3/4 teaspoon if you're using dried)
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2 tablespoons chopped parsley (or 1 teaspoon dry)
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1 tablespoon chives, finely minced (optional)
→ Bread & Butter Options
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1 loaf of sourdough, pre-sliced
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6 tablespoons soft butter (optional)
→ Fresh Fixings
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2 hefty heirloom tomatoes
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2 small or 1 large avocado
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1/2 lemon, juiced fresh
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1 big English cucumber, sliced as thin as you can
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1 (6-ounce) bag of baby spinach leaves
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1 pack of microgreens or sprouts
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6 slices Havarti cheese (optional, but so good)
# Instructions:
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In a bowl, mix sliced red onion with fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper. Give it a swirl now and then while it softens up.
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Whisk the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually stir in yogurt. Toss in salt, pepper, onion powder, and those fresh herbs. Keep mixing till silky.
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Set your oven rack close to the broiler. Spread butter on your bread slices and pop them in for 2-4 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!
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Slice the tomatoes, sprinkle some salt and pepper, and let them dry off on paper towels. Mash up the avocado with some lemon juice and salt. Slice cucumber as thin as possible.
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Spread the cream cheese and avocado on opposite sides of toast. Stack on tomato slices, cucumber, sprouts, onion pickles, Havarti (if you're using it), and spinach. Slice up and serve immediately.
# Notes:
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Double the cream cheese mix and use it for dipping or as a sauce.
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Chopped green onions can replace chives if you'd like a bolder taste.
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Try adding extras like mushroom slices, artichoke hearts, bell peppers, or pepperoncini.