When the heat of summer hits I’m on the lookout for easy, healthful recipes that don’t require me to turn on the oven or the stove.  Enter this FABULOUS sandwich courtesy of Bon Appetit!  It’s absolutely delish!!

INGREDIENTS

• ¼ cup finely chopped chives
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup tarragon
• ¼ cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
• 1 lemon, halved
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• ½ head of butter or Bibb lettuce (about 2 ounces), large leaves torn
• ¼ English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 avocado, thinly sliced
• 4 slices grainy bread
• 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, sliced ¼ inch thick
• 2 cups sprouts (such as broccoli sprouts or alfalfa)

DIRECTIONS

• Place chives, mayonnaise, tarragon, and yogurt in a blender. Add zest and juice of 1 lemon half, then add 2 Tbsp. oil; season with salt and pepper. Purée until smooth.
• Squeeze juice from remaining lemon half over lettuce and cucumbers in a medium bowl. Drizzle with oil; season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Divide and smash avocado between 2 slices of bread; season with salt and pepper. Arrange lettuce and cucumbers over. Top with mozzarella and sprouts. Spread remaining 2 slices of bread with ¼ cup green goddess dressing and close sandwiches.

Makes 2 sandwiches.

Cheers,

Coach Michelle