Green Goddess Sandwich

Yield: 2

Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup plain whole-milk strained yogurt, such as Greek-style

• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

• 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped

• 1 clove garlic, grated

• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

• 1/4 cup lemon juice

• 1 medium avocado, cut into 8 slices

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 4 slices hearty whole-wheat bread (1/2-inch)

• 1 cup watercress or spinach, divided

• 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, divided

• 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts, divided

Instructions:

1. Combine yogurt, parsley, tarragon, chives, capers, garlic, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a medium bowl; whisk until well mixed.

2. Sprinkle avocado evenly with salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice.

3. Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of the yogurt mixture on each bread slice. Top each of 2 bread slices with 1/2 cup watercress and cucumber, 4 slices avocado and 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices, spread-side down. Cut in half and serve immediately.

Source: Eating Well

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