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Triple-A Veggie Sandwich

Triple-A Veggie Sandwich

This Triple-A Veggie Sandwich features alfalfa sprouts, arugula, and creamy avocado along with cheddar cheese, all tied together with a tart citrus vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 sandwiches
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • skillet

Ingredients
  

Broken Orange Vinaigrette

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice about 2 oranges
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 heaping teaspoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¾ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh herbs such as thyme, basil, and mint

Sandwich

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 8 slices whole-wheat bread
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 cups alfalfa sprouts
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper plus more to taste
  • 1 medium avocado cut into 16 slices
  • 2 cups loosely packed arugula
  • 3 large tomatoes cut into 24 slices
  • 1 medium cucumber thinly sliced (about 1 ⅓ cups)
  • 1 medium red onion thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 4 to 8 (1-ounce) cheddar cheese slices
  • 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 4 leaves romaine lettuce halved crosswise
  • ½ cup Broken Orange Vinaigrette

Instructions
 

Vinaigrette Preparation

  • Whisk together all ingredients except herbs in a medium bowl until combined. Stir in herbs, and set aside.

Sandwich Preparation

  • Butter both sides of bread slices. Heat a large skillet over low; working in batches as needed, add bread to skillet, and toast until bread is lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer toasted bread to a work surface. Spread 4 slices of toasted bread with 2 tablespoons mayonnaise each; evenly top slices with alfalfa sprouts. Sprinkle sprouts with salt and pepper.
  • Evenly divide and layer sandwiches with avocado, followed by arugula, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onions, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste as needed. Top each sandwich with 1 or 2 cheese slices. Evenly divide cilantro, basil, and romaine leaves, and add to sandwiches; season with salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle reserved vinaigrette evenly over lettuce, and top sandwiches with remaining toasted bread slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg
Keyword Citrus Vinaigrette, Healthy, sandwich, Triple-A Veggie Sandwich, vegetarian
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