Avocado, Humus and Veggie Sandwich
Mar 10, 2013 in avocado, humus and veggie sandwich, sandwiches, avacado, cheddar cheese, cheese, cherry tomatoes, crazy jne's mixed up salt, humus, iceberg lettuce. Read the original on: My Daughter's Apron
Everyday for lunch it’s the same old thing…salad, salad, salad. I love salads, don’t get me wrong. But day after day it is getting old (though I have lost weight and I attribute a lot of that to my daily healthy salad). Today, being Sunday, I thought I’d try something different with my salad and boy did I hit the jackpot!! This sandwich is packed with good nutrition and has tons of flavor. Give it a try and tell me what you think. You could alter the veggies (shredded cucumber or zucchini for instance) or change the cheese (Feta or perhaps Boursin?). The opportunities are endless. I can’t wait until tomorrow’s lunch…I’m trying this in a wrap!!
In a small bowl, add roughly ⅓ cup of shredded carrots, ⅓ cup shredded iceberg lettuce, ¼ cup of very thinly sliced red onion and 5 sliced cherry tomatoes Add ¼ cup of salad dressing (I made a quick version of my own dressing, but any store-bought dressing you like will work here). Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally.
Meanwhile, toast your bread–go healthy here: a good whole wheat or nut bread. NO white bread please! Once toasted, spread the bottom slice with a thick layer of humus and top with your vegetable mixture being careful not to pour the marinade on the sandwich as it will make it soggy. (I had a little vegetables left over too.) Slightly push the vegetables into the humus–it helps keep them in place. Next, place a thick piece of Cheddar cheese on top of the vegetables followed by 3 slices of avocado. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper (or, as I like to use on everything, Crazy Jane’s Mixed Up Salt). Top with your final slice of bread, slice in half and eat away!! Now that’s a healthy sandwich!
Ingredients:
2 slices healthy bread, toasted
A healthy dollop of humus (I used zesty lemon humus but any flavor works)
â…“ cup shredded carrots
â…“ cup shredded iceberg lettuce
5 cherry tomatoes
¼ cup red onion, very thinly sliced
¼ cup salad dressing
1 thickly cut Cheddar cheese slice
3 slices of avocado
salt & pepper to taste
Read the original on: My Daughter's Apron
My Daughter's Apron, mandy
I'm a mom who loves to cook healthy, delicious meals for both my family and friends. My blog is focused on foods that are flavorful, easy to put together yet are gourmet in both taste and appearance. Check it out and tell me what you think!!
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