Healthy, Seasonal Cucumber Sandwiches

Embrace spring flavors with a classic lunchtime favorite that’s perfect for the whole family. Check out this month’s featured recipe to try out this refreshing take on the traditional cucumber sandwich.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 1

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon low-fat plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon sliced fresh chives
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 slices whole-wheat sandwich bread
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced English cucumber

Instructions

  1. Stir cream cheese, yogurt, chives, dill and pepper together in a small bowl until well-blended.
  2. Spread mixture evenly on one side of each bread slice. Top one with cucumber slices, then top with the other bread slice, cream cheese-side down.
  3. Cut the crusts from the sandwich, cut it in half diagonally and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts: 358 calories, 22 g total fat, 12 g saturated fat, 439 mg sodium, 29 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 6 g sugar, 12 g protein

Recipe adapted from eatingwell.com