Crunchy Dill Pickle Veggie (Printable)

Vibrant sandwich packed with crunchy dill pickles, crisp vegetables, creamy spread, and fresh herbs for zest and crunch.

# What You Need:

→ 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 mayo
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

# How-To:

01 - Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
02 - Toast bread slices to desired crispness.
03 - Generously spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Distribute dill pickle slices evenly over two bread slices.
05 - Add cucumber, carrot, red onion, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices atop the pickles.
06 - If preferred, add sliced pickled jalapeños and sprouts for enhanced texture and flavor.
07 - Place remaining bread slices on top, spread side down, to close sandwiches.
08 - Slice sandwiches in half, secure with toothpicks if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Every bite delivers that satisfying crunch of fresh pickles without the sandwich feeling heavy or soggy.
  • The cream cheese mixture becomes this tangy, herbaceous base that ties all the vegetables together in the best way.
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes, making it perfect for those days when you want something special but don't have time to fuss.
02 -
  • Pat your tomato slices dry with a paper towel before adding them, or they'll release water that turns the whole sandwich into a soggy disappointment.
  • The lettuce layer between the wet pickles and the bread is the secret weapon that keeps this sandwich structurally sound and pleasant to eat.
  • Toast your bread even if it feels like an extra step—it makes a dramatic difference in how it holds up to the moisture from the pickles and vegetables.
03 -
  • If you're making this ahead for lunch, assemble it only an hour before eating and wrap it tightly—after that the bread starts absorbing too much moisture.
  • Use the brine from your pickle jar to brush on the toast instead of letting it drain completely, because that flavor is liquid gold and shouldn't go to waste.
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