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Green Goddess Crunch Sandwich

4.9

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Best avocado recipes a sandwich filled with avocado sprouts greens sliced fennel and green goddess dressing.
Photo by Chelsie Craig, Food Styling by Frances Boswell

A salad between two slices of bread! This picnic-ready meal has major California vibes, with an herby yogurt smear, tons of feel-good sprouts, and buttery avocado.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup basil
1/4 cup chopped chives
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 lemon, halved, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
1/4 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced
4 slices multigrain bread
1 avocado, thinly sliced
8 oz. mozzarella, sliced 1/4" thick
2 cups sprouts (such as alfalfa or broccoli)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place basil, chives, mayonnaise, yogurt, and 2 Tbsp. oil in a blender. Finely grate in zest from a lemon half, then squeeze in its juice. Purée until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Place cucumber in a small bowl; squeeze in juice from remaining lemon half. Drizzle with oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.

    Step 3

    Spread one side of each slice of bread with dressing. Divide avocado between 2 slices of bread; season with salt and pepper. Top with cucumber, mozzarella, and sprouts and close up sandwiches.

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