Green Cucumber Sandwich with Pistachio Goat Cheese
Our take on a classic Cucumber Sandwich includes layers of hearty spinach, vinaigrette-dressed butter lettuce, smoky roasted red peppers, and the pièce de résistance, a pistachio-infused goat cheese that will make you weak in the knees. The perfect lunch to prep early and enjoy all week long.
Recipe Ingredients
1/4 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios
4 oz goat cheese, softened
1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
zest of 1 large lemon (about 2 teaspoons)
1 small garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 small head butter lettuce
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp dijon
1 tsp honey
2 tsp olive oil
8 oz whole roasted red peppers
1 English cucumber, sliced very thin
3 cups baby spinach leaves
8 slices good quality whole-grain bread