Cucumber Sandwich with Cotija & Lime

Drescription

This easy vegetarian cucumber sandwich draws flavor inspiration from elote, the Mexican street corn dish. Instead of corn, we flavor cucumber slices with cotija cheese, lime and cilantro for a tasty filling. Cotija—a salty, crumbly Mexican cheese—is similar in flavor and texture to feta cheese, which can be used as a substitute. Arugula adds a peppery flavor, but any tender greens will work well here.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons low-fat plain strained yogurt, such as greek-style
• 1 ½ tablespoons crumbled cotija cheese
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
• ½ teaspoon lime zest
• ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 multigrain sandwich thin, split and lightly toasted
• ⅓ cup thinly sliced english cucumber
• ¼ cup arugula or mixed salad greens

Directions

1. Stir yogurt, cotija, cilantro, lime zest and pepper together in a small bowl.
2. Spread the mixture evenly on both halves of sandwich thin. Top one half with cucumber slices and arugula (or mixed salad greens). Place the other half on top. Cut the sandwich in half and serve.