Lunch

Cucumber Turkey Sub Sandwich

Drescription

When you're craving a sub but you don't want all the carbs, these turkey-and-cheese deli sandwiches on cucumber rolls are a healthy alternative. Hollow out a cucumber and load it up with your favorite sandwich fillings for a crisp sub with less carbs and calories. Plus, you can easily pack these up for work, school or a picnic—no soggy bread!

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber, peeled
  • 2 teaspoons yellow or brown deli mustard
  • 2 teaspoons mayonnaise
  • 2 ounces sliced deli turkey breast
  • 1 slice cheddar cheese or swiss cheese (about 1/2 ounce)
  • 3 thin slices tomato
  • 1 thin slice white or red onion
  • ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lay the cucumber halves cut-side up on a work surface. Spread mustard and mayonnaise on the cut side of the cucumber halves. Layer turkey and cheese on the cucumber. Top with tomato and onion; sprinkle with pepper. Close the sandwich; cut in half before serving.