Crunchy Dill Pickle Veggie (Print View)

Tangy sandwich with crisp dill pickles, fresh veggies, and creamy spread for a flavorful, satisfying meal.

# Components:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices hearty whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Veggies & Pickles

02 - 1 cup dill pickle slices (plus extra for garnish)
03 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
06 - ½ cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

→ Spread

08 - 3 tbsp cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
09 - 1 tbsp mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
11 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
12 - ½ tsp garlic powder
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

14 - 2 tbsp pickled jalapeños, sliced
15 - 2 tbsp alfalfa or broccoli sprouts

# Directions:

01 - Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well mixed.
02 - Toast bread slices to desired crispness.
03 - Generously spread the prepared cream cheese mixture on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Evenly distribute dill pickle slices over two of the bread slices.
05 - Top with cucumber, carrot, red onion, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices.
06 - If desired, add pickled jalapeños and sprouts for extra flavor and crunch.
07 - Place remaining bread slices on top, spread side down, to close each sandwich.
08 - Cut sandwiches in half, secure with toothpicks if needed, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers that briny crunch pickle fans crave without feeling like a guilty snack.
  • It comes together in minutes with no cooking, no mess, and barely any cleanup.
  • The creamy dill spread ties all the raw veggies together into something that feels indulgent and light at the same time.
  • You can make it vegan, spicy, or extra crunchy depending on what your fridge has to offer.
02 -
  • Don't skip toasting the bread, the crisp surface is the only defense you have against all that pickle juice soaking through.
  • Slice your veggies as thin as you can manage, thick chunks will make the sandwich awkward to bite and hard to hold together.
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the spread and veggies separate and assemble right before eating, otherwise it turns into a soggy mess.
03 -
  • Pat your pickle slices dry with a paper towel before layering them, it keeps the bread from getting soggy too fast.
  • If you want more heat, mix a dash of hot sauce into the cream cheese spread instead of adding it on top, it distributes the kick evenly.
  • Always slice the sandwich with a sharp, serrated knife in one smooth motion, sawing back and forth will drag the filling out and make a mess.
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