Cucumber, Goat Cheese, and Alfalfa Sprout Sandwich
Created by Kchurchill5 on July 10, 2013
- Servings: 4-8
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 2m
- Recipe #10054
Ingredients
- English muffins (4 muffins, split in halve and toasted makes 4 whole sandwiches, or 8 halves)
- 1/2 cup goat cheese (4 oz, herb goat cheese, softened)
- 1 cucumber (cut lengthwise lightly seeded, and sliced or you can use a seedless cucumber)
- 1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- PICKLED RED ONIONS
- 1 small red onion, thin sliced
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (red wine vinegar you can also use white wine vinegar or cider vinegar)
- Pinch of sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
How to Make
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Step 1: Pickled Onions ... This is a quick 10 minute pickle. Add the onions (separate the rings) to a small bowl, along with the vinegar, sugar, and water. Stir to combine. Let them marinate 10 minutes, then drain.
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Step 2: English Muffins ... I like mine toasted, which is personal preference. I like to take these to the beach, fishing; or, when I travel. I have found that they hold up better when toasted; and, the english muffins are easy to 'pick up' and 'eat' vs other buns or bread. Also, they are easy to find at any local grocery store.
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Step 3: Cucumber ... You don't need too many cucumber slices for this sandwich; so, I tend to buy the classic cucumber, not a seedless one. Either way, both are fine. But when using a classic cucumber, I usually cut lengthwise, then lightly seed. Then, cut in slices and lay them out on a paper towel to 'dry,' maybe 5 minutes is all. This will prevent the sandwich from getting soggy.
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Step 4: Sandwich ... Spread 2 tablespoons (1 per side) of the softened goat cheese on both the toasted english muffin halves, and top with the cucumber slices (about 5-7) seasoned with pepper, a few pickled red onion rings, sprouts, and top with the other muffin half.
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Step 5: Serve ... As I said - these are fantastic served open face, or as a sandwich. Also, they can be served for for lunch, a special luncheon, shower, party, snack or light dinner. Don't forget, these travel well. Perfect for picnics, or for a road trip. Just wrap in parchment paper then foil and add to your cooler.
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Step 6: And, thin slices of avocado or tomato are also really good added to this; but, personally I like it as is! ENJOY!
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (118.5 g)
- Calories 40.5
- Total Fat - 1.4 g
- Saturated Fat - 0.8 g
- Cholesterol - 3.4 mg
- Sodium - 17.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 5.2 g
- Dietary Fiber - 0.9 g
- Sugars - 3.5 g
- Protein - 1.8 g
- Calcium - 56.5 mg
- Iron - 0.3 mg
- Vitamin C - 3.6 mg
- Thiamin - 0 mg