Crunchy Dill Pickle Sammie (Printable Version)

Tangy veggie sandwich with crunchy dill pickles, fresh herbs, and creamy spread for a satisfying crunch.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices hearty whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Veggies & Pickles

02 - 1 cup dill pickle slices
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 tablespoons cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or vegan mayo
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

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

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl, mixing until smooth and uniform.
02 - Toast the bread slices to desired crispness.
03 - Spread the prepared cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Arrange dill pickle slices evenly atop two bread slices.
05 - Layer cucumber, carrot, red onion, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices over the pickles.
06 - If desired, top with sliced pickled jalapeños and sprouts for additional crunch and flavor.
07 - Place remaining bread slices over the layered ingredients, spread side down, to form sandwiches.
08 - Slice sandwiches in half, secure with toothpicks if needed, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It delivers serious crunch and flavor without any cooking, making it perfect for hot days when you want something fresh and fast.
  • The dill-spiked cream cheese spread ties everything together with a tangy creaminess that pickle lovers will crave.
  • You can pile on as many pickles as you want and it only gets better.
02 -
  • Pat your pickle slices and tomato with a paper towel before layering them to prevent the sandwich from getting too wet.
  • Toasting the bread is essential—it creates a barrier that keeps the vegetables from soaking through and makes every bite more satisfying.
03 -
  • Use the best pickles you can find—this sandwich lives and dies by their flavor, so choose ones with a strong dill presence and a satisfying snap.
  • If you're taking this sandwich on the go, wrap it tightly in parchment or foil to keep everything from sliding around, and eat it within a few hours for the best texture.
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