Lemon-Dill Cucumber Sandwiches on Whole Grain Bread
Light, tangy sandwiches featuring thinly sliced cucumbers and fresh dill on hearty whole grain bread, ideal for a quick lunch that feels like a picnic. This American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs whole grain bread, cucumbers, fresh dill for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 2 medium cucumbers
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Chop 2 tbsp fresh dill and mix with 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper in a small bowl to create a creamy spread.
- Step 2: Spread 2 tablespoons of the dill mixture on each slice of whole grain bread, then top four slices with 1/4 of the thinly sliced cucumbers (peeled and sliced 1/8-inch thick).
- Step 3: Place remaining bread slices on top and cut diagonally into halves for easy serving.
