Mediterranean Pickle Deli Sandwich

This Mediterranean Pickle Deli Sandwich has a crunchy and tangy texture. We prepare this sandwich with thick dill pickle slices instead of traditional bread, along with lean turkey breast, hummus, feta cheese, baby spinach, tomato, cucumber, Kalamata olives, red onion, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, oregano, and black pepper. This sandwich has approximately 10 g of net carbs and 390 calories. This sandwich takes us just fifteen minutes to prepare. This Mediterranean Pickle Deli Sandwich is ideal for healthy lunches, busy weekdays, light dinners, picnics, low-carb meal plans, Mediterranean-style meals, and satisfying savory cravings. We recommend refrigerating the assembled sandwich for one day, while freezing is not suggested, as the pickles and fresh vegetables can become watery and lose their texture. You can serve this sandwich with Greek Tomato Salad, Cucumber Herb Salad, Lemon Arugula Salad, Roasted Vegetable Salad, or Tzatziki.

STATS:

• Course: Lunch, Main Course
• No. of Calories: 390 kcal
• Diet: Mediterranean
• Prep time: 15 minutes
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Portion size: 1 pickle sandwich
• Cooking mode: No-Cook, Assembly
• Total servings: 1
• Difficulty level: Easy
• Total time: 15 minutes

TOOLS:

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Bowl
• Spoon
• Paper towels
• Toothpicks

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 dill pickles
• Three oz. turkey breast
• Two tbsp. hummus
• One oz. feta cheese
• ¼ cup baby spinach
• ¼ tomato
• ¼ cucumber
• 2 tbsp Kalamata olives
• 1 tsp olive oil
• ¼ tsp oregano
• ⅛ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red onion

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:

DILL PICKLES:

• We use dill pickles instead of traditional bread to provide a crisp texture and tangy flavor to this sandwich. As a replacement, you can use large cucumber slices or zucchini slices.

TURKEY BREAST:

• Turkey breast will provide lean protein and a classic deli-style flavor to this sandwich.

HUMMUS:

• Hummus will add a creamy texture and rich Mediterranean flavor to the sandwich. Alternatively, you can use tzatziki, whipped feta, or mashed avocado.

BABY SPINACH:

• Spinach will provide freshness, color, and a pleasant leafy texture to the sandwich. As a replacement, you can use arugula, romaine lettuce, or mixed greens.

TOMATO:

• Tomato will add freshness, juiciness, and natural sweetness to the sandwich.

CUCUMBER:

• Cucumber will provide a refreshing taste and extra crunch to the sandwich. As an alternative, you can use bell peppers, zucchini, or radishes.

KALAMATA OLIVES:

• Kalamata olives will add a savory Mediterranean flavor and rich, briny taste to the sandwich. You can also use green olives, black olives, or capers.

OLIVE OIL:

• Olive oil will provide a rich Mediterranean flavor and nutritious fats to the sandwich.

OREGANO:

• Oregano will provide an aromatic Mediterranean herb flavor and complement the feta, olives, and vegetables. Alternatively, you can use thyme, basil, or Italian seasoning.

RED ONION:

• Red onion will add a mild sharpness, freshness, and crunchy texture to the sandwich. Alternatively, you can use green onions, shallots, or sweet onions.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Rinse and make every veggie.
2. Cut the thick slices of the dill pickles lengthwise.
3. Completely dry the pickle slices using paper towels to eliminate additional moisture.
4. Stir the hummus, black pepper, lemon juice, & oregano in a dish.
5. Put 1 pickle slice on a plate and distribute the hummus mixture on the pickle.
6. Include baby spinach and make a layer of the turkey breast on the spinach.
7. Include the Kalamata olives, tomato, red onion, and cucumber.
8.  Garnish the veggies with feta cheese and drizzle the olive oil.
9. Put one more pickle slice on the surface and then secure them with toothpicks if required.
10. Serve this pickle sandwich quickly.

TIPS:

• We utilize firm and large pickles so they will not break.
• Completely dry the pickles and then assemble them.
• We choose low-sodium feta and turkey to decrease the sodium.
• Include fresh parsley or roasted red peppers for additional Mediterranean flavor.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

LIGHT SIDES:

• Greek Tomato Salad
• Cucumber Herb Salad
• Lemon Arugula Salad
• Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
• Roasted Vegetable Salad

DIPS:

• Tzatziki
• Hummus
• Whipped Feta Dip
• Baba Ganoush
• Garlic Yogurt Dip

DRINKS:

• Lemon Mint Water
• Unsweetened Iced Tea
• Sparkling Lemon Water
• Cucumber Mint Cooler
• Fresh Lemon Water

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the assembled sandwich in a closed box and stock for more than twenty-four hours.

FREEZER:

• We do not suggest storing the completed sandwich, as the tomato, lettuce, and cucumber will be watery after defrosting.

FAQs:

Could we prepare this sandwich vegetarian?

• Yes, you can use grilled halloumi, grilled vegetables, or chickpeas instead.

How could we decrease the sodium?

• You can skip including additional salt, utilize low-sodium turkey and pickles, and decrease the feta.

Will we prepare this pickle sandwich earlier?

• Yes, you can make this pickle sandwich beforehand, and then serve it.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of calories: 390 kcal

Sodium: 1,800 mg

Net carbs: 10 g

Fiber: 4 g

Sugar: 5 g

Fats: 19 g

Proteins: 34 g

Portion Size: 1 pickle deli sandwich

Total carbs: 14 g