Cucumber Sprout Sandwich
This vegetarian builds whole wheat bread, cream cheese, softened and cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced into a fuss-free meal you can have ready in about 60 minutes. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for whisk. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: vegetarian β no meat or fish, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Gluten Dairy
Allergen labels are informational and may not cover cross-contact; verify every package and consult a qualified professional for medical dietary needs. Diet labels are derived from the ingredient list on this page β how we verify diet and allergen labels.
Food-safety and allergen information is general, not medical advice. Follow current guidance from your local food-safety authority, verify product labels, and seek qualified advice for allergies or health conditions.
How to make it
- Peel the cucumber and slice it thinly, then lay the slices on paper towels and lightly salt them; let them sit for 5 minutes and pat dry to remove excess moisture so the sandwich stays crisp.
- In a small bowl, whisk the olive oil and red wine vinegar with a pinch of salt and pepper to make a quick dressing, then toss the alfalfa sprouts in just enough of it to coat lightly.
- Spread a generous, even layer of softened cream cheese over one side of all eight slices of bread.
- On four of the slices, arrange a layer of cucumber, then the tomato slices, and season the tomato with a little salt and black pepper.
- Top the tomato with the dressed sprouts and a romaine leaf, folding the lettuce to fit neatly within the bread.
- Close each sandwich with a second slice, cream-cheese side down, press gently, and slice in half on the diagonal before serving.
You'll use: Whisk
Ingredient substitutions
- Red Wine
- beef stock + 1 tsp red wine vinegar Β· grape juice + vinegar
Tips & common questions
How long does Cucumber Sprout Sandwich take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 10 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of red wine?
Try beef stock + 1 tsp red wine vinegar. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Cucumber Sprout Sandwich vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat, fish or shellfish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheese for animal rennet if that matters to you.
Related recipes
Adapted recipe β rewritten in our own wording from an open-licensed community cookbook, not yet independently kitchen-tested by Consomee. How we source, test & correct recipes.
Cucumber Sprout Sandwich is adapted by Consomee from the Wikibooks Cookbook, rewritten in our own wording and used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo: Sandwich and Tots (3736447804).jpg by Paul Cole from Portland, Oregon, USA, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure β how we source recipes.