California Veggie Sandwich: Fresh Market Copycat
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
1 sandwich
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Calories
296 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
California Veggie Sandwich: Fresh Market Copycat
Description
This California Veggie Sandwich is built around fresh, thinly sliced vegetables piled generously between slices of good-quality bread, spread with a creamy spinach dip. The spinach dip blends thawed chopped spinach with yogurt, mayonnaise, and seasonings, adding moisture and tang to the crisp vegetables. The variety of produce—bell peppers, lettuce varieties, carrots, cucumber, onions, avocado, tomato, and sprouts—provides diverse textures and flavors ranging from sweet to earthy and creamy.
The preparation involves simply spreading the dip on bread and adding the chosen fresh vegetables, making assembly quick yet flexible. You can tailor the vegetable mix according to preference or availability, making this sandwich versatile for any fresh market haul.
To save time, prepare the spinach dip and slice vegetables in advance, storing them appropriately in the refrigerator. This sandwich works well as a refrigerated lunch or snack, providing a multi-textured bite that balances crunch and creamy dressing for a satisfying vegetarian option.
Ingredients
- 2-6 lices bread fresh bakery
- any and all of the fresh veggies in your crisper [see below]
- spinach dip fresh, homemade or store bought, per sandwich
SIMPLE CHILLED SPINACH DIP:
- 9 oz spinach frozen, chopped, thawed
- 1 dried vegetable mix packet
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 cup mayonnaise or a second cup of yogurt, quality
- 3 green onion chopped, stems
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp onion powder
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
THE VEGGIES:
- bell pepper sliced thin, colorful
- romaine lettuce butter, or bibb lettuce, fresh greens like
- carrot grated thin or sliced into ribbons with a peeler
- cucumber thinly sliced
- onion red or white
- avocado fresh sliced
- tomato sliced
- sprouts
- choose all your favorites from the list above for a custom cali sandwich that's sure to rock your socks!
Instructions
- Spread a hearty layer of spinach dip on each slice of bread, pile on the vegetables and enjoy!
- To whip this up in record time, plan ahead by making the spread and slicing your veggies in advance, then store them tightly wrapped in your fridge. When it's time to eat, all you'll have to do is assemble and annihilate your yummy sandwich!
Notes
- Nutrition estimates vary depending on the combination of fresh vegetables selected in your sandwich.
- Make the spinach dip ahead to save time and store it refrigerated until needed.
- Use fresh bakery bread slices for the best texture and flavor.
- Customize the vegetable selection based on your personal preference or what you have on hand for a different sandwich each time.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1sandwich
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 296kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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