Veggie Sandwich with Herbed Cream Cheese

Name: Veggie Sandwich with Herbed Cream Cheese
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 serviings
Ingredients: 8 slices bread; 4 oz whipped cream cheese; 1/4 c fresh mixed herbs (dill, basil, chives - your preference); 4 slices cheese (I used cheddar)); 1 c spinach leaves; 1 cucumber (sliced in 1/4 slices); 2 tomatoes (sliced); 2 radishes (thinly sliced)

This is a light and cool option for dinner. Original recipe found on Neighbor Food blog.

Perfect for a hot day

Course

sandwich, Vegetarian

Cuisine

vegetarian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

serviings

Ingredients

8 slices bread
4 oz whipped cream cheese
1/4 c fresh mixed herbs dill, basil, chives - your preference
4 slices cheese I used cheddar)
1 c spinach leaves
1 cucumber sliced in 1/4 slices
2 tomatoes sliced
2 radishes thinly sliced

Course

sandwich, Vegetarian

Cuisine

vegetarian

Prep Time

10 minutes

Servings

serviings

Ingredients

8 slices bread
4 oz whipped cream cheese
1/4 c fresh mixed herbs dill, basil, chives - your preference
4 slices cheese I used cheddar)
1 c spinach leaves
1 cucumber sliced in 1/4 slices
2 tomatoes sliced
2 radishes thinly sliced

Instructions

In small bowl mix the whipped cream cheese and mixed herbs. To assemble use cream cheese on both sides of bed. Add the spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and radish. Ready to eat.

Greek Turkey Burger

Fresh, fast and easy.

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion sliced
1/2 cup feta crumbled

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/2 cup kalamata olives chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion sliced
1/2 cup feta crumbled

Instructions

Using clean hands, combine turkey, mayo, oregano, cumin, salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties. Heat a large skillet on high. Lightly coat with cooking spray, and add patties. Cook until meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 165F, 4-5 minutes per side.
Stir together yogurt, olives lemon juice, and remaining 1/8 tsp. pepper in a small bowl. Spread yogurt mixture evenly on cut sides of top and bottom buns. Divide patties, arugula, cucumber, red onion, and feta evenly among buns. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light

Tunsian Cucumber Salad

This is light and refreshing, perfect for a summer day. Original recipe found on Our Tunisian Table.

Tunisian Cucumber Salad

Easy, light and refreshing.

Course

salad, Side Dish

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

4-6 tomatoes I used roma, diced
1/2 onion diced
1 cucumber diced
1/2 c fresh parsley roughly chopped
1/4 c mint roughly chopped
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
olives optional

Course

salad, Side Dish

Prep Time

15 minutes

Servings

servings

Ingredients

4-6 tomatoes I used roma, diced
1/2 onion diced
1 cucumber diced
1/2 c fresh parsley roughly chopped
1/4 c mint roughly chopped
2 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp white wine vinegar
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
olives optional

Instructions

Combine lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil in small bowl and mix. In larger bowl place tomatoes, onion, cucumber, parsley, and mint. Pour liquid mix on top. Add olives-optional and salt and pepper to taste.

Greek Turkey Burgers

These burgers are super fast and super good!

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/3 cup kalamata ilves chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced

Servings

Ingredients

1 lb 93% lean ground turkey
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp oregano
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
cooking spray
1/3 cup plain whole-milk greek yougurt
1/3 cup kalamata ilves chopped
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
4 hamburger buns
1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles
2 cups arugula
1/2 cup cucumber sliced
1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced

Instructions

Combine turkey, mayo, oregano, cumin, salt, and 1/8 tsp pepper. Shape mixture into 4 equal patties.
Heat a large skillet over high. Lightly coat with cooking spray, and add turkey patties. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in thickest portion registers 165F, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Stir together yogurt, olives, lemon juice, and remaining 1/8 tsp pepper in a small bowl. Spread yogurt mixture evenly on cut sides of top and bottom buns. Divide feta, and arugula evenly among bottom halves of buns; top with cooked patties, cucumber, and onion. Cover with buns and serve. Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Cooking Light

Greek Potato Salad

Original recipe found on Cooking Classy

Greek Potato Salad

Delicious and unusual take on potato salad

Course

salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs potatoes washed and scrubbed, cut into 3/4 cubes
1/3 c red onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cucumber seeded, halved and diced
1 c plain greek yogurt
1/4 c mayonnaise
2 tbsp parsley chopped
1 tbsp dill minced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Course

salad

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

2 1/2 lbs potatoes washed and scrubbed, cut into 3/4 cubes
1/3 c red onion chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cucumber seeded, halved and diced
1 c plain greek yogurt
1/4 c mayonnaise
2 tbsp parsley chopped
1 tbsp dill minced
1 1/2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove minced
1/2 tsp lemon zest

Instructions

Put potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Add a little salt and bring to boil. Cook about 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain potatoes and then chill. Meanwhile put cucumber in bowl. Add yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic and season with salt and pepper. Add in potatoes and red onion and evenly coat. Garnish with parsley, dill and lemon zest.