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California Veggie Sandwich: Fresh Market Copycat
5 from 36 votes

California Veggie Sandwich: Fresh Market Copycat

The California Veggie Sandwich offers a fresh array of crisp vegetables layered between slices of fresh bread with a creamy spinach dip spread. The sandwich uses a variety of thinly sliced or grated veggies such as bell peppers, lettuce, carrots, cucumber, onion, avocado, tomato, and sprouts. The spinach dip adds a tangy, savory layer that complements the freshness and crunch from the produce. This sandwich provides a customizable, chilled, and satisfying vegetable-forward lunch option.

Prep Time
20 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 1 sandwich
Calories: 296 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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
  • black pepper to taste
  • salt 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

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  1. Spread a hearty layer of spinach dip on each slice of bread, pile on the vegetables and enjoy!
  2. 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

Calories 296kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 10g (15%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 sandwich

Amount Per Serving

Calories 296

% 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.