- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 2 servings
This stacked veggie sandwich features alfalfa sprouts, arugula, and creamy avocado along with cheddar cheese. A tart citrus vinaigrette brings it all together.
Ingredient:
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest plus 1/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 2 oranges)
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 3 garlic cloves)
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 heaping teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as thyme, basil, and mint)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 whole-wheat bread slices
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 cups alfalfa sprouts
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 1 medium avocado, cut into 16 slices
- 2 cups loosely packed arugula
- 3 large tomatoes, cut into 24 slices
- 1 medium cucumber, thinly sliced (about 1 1/3 cups)
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 4 to 8 (1-ounce) cheddar cheese slices
- 1 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 4 romaine lettuce leaves, halved crosswise
- 1/2 cup Broken Orange Vinaigrette