Avocado Cucumber Onion Sandwich I Made It Ii

Avocado Cucumber Onion Sandwich

Cosmicmother 3 years ago
~Made for October 2020's "Squash/Cucurbit" Recipe Challenge~

Avocado Cucumber And Onion Bar Sandwich by Debra47

I was looking for a classic cucumber tea sandwich but came across this and had to try it! And wow, it did not disappoint! So flavorful, with a punch of onion and garlic and kick of cayenne pepper. It gave the cucumber and avocado a bit of attitude-- not a boring sandwich at all!

The recipe calls for one avocado, a medium onion, 1-2 garlic cloves, 4oz of diced cucumber and 1/3 tsp cayenne pepper. Once I mashed the avocado it looked rather scant, so I used another one since they seemed on the small side. I thought a whole medium onion was too much, once I had it diced I scooped up 4 tablespoons worth and thought it was plenty. I used one small garlic clove and started with an 1/8th tsp of cayenne. I mixed that into the avocado first with a few drops of lemon juice and salt- that the recipe also calls for-, and left it to sit while chopping the cucumber. I weighed the diced cucumber to get 4oz, which was exactly half an English cucumber, (after removing the watery membrane). I tested the mixture and found it to be plenty oniony, garlicky and spicy for my tastes. I also used a fresh bottle of cayenne pepper which had a bit more kick than my previous opened bottle!

This recipe makes enough for two sandwiches. I lightly toasted whole-wheat bread, and made one sandwich with medium cheddar as photographed. And one with sharp white cheddar. I could not tell the difference between the cheeses, and frankly I don't think you'd even miss the cheese in this as the mixture is so flavorful. However I would love to add some crispy bacon strips to this, or even some tomato or crispy lettuce. I also think leftover turkey or chicken would make an ideal dinner sandwich. This would also make a great pita pocket sandwich with alfalfa sprouts. A very versatile, delicious recipe!
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mommyluvs2cook 3 years ago said:

Oh wow, this looks like something I would love!!! Bookmarked :) Great photo Shona!

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Cosmicmother 3 years ago said:

Thanks! Lol, as I was eating this I thought to myself "I bet Michelle would love this!" :D
I often see sliced cucumber and avocado sandwiches but I love how this is mixed all together like guacamole. I'm sure anything you like in your guacamole would be delish in this! :)

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LindaLMT 3 years ago said:

Beautiful Sandwich Shona! Love the color and love the fresh ingredients. I agree it would make a great pita pocket with sprouts. Yum!

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eastcoaster 3 years ago said:

Oh Yum, everything that I like. Lovely photo Shona. Thank you, saved.

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Cosmicmother 3 years ago said:

Thanks Linda and Manella!
It's a delicious, healthy recipe that even my meat-eating DH and DS also loved! ;)

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