Description
A fresh and healthy Vegetarian Club sandwich featuring crunchy carrot and watercress salad with rich houmous and ripe tomatoes layered between toasted granary bread slices, perfect for a quick and nutritious lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread and Spreads
- 3 slices granary bread
- 2 dessertspoons reduced-fat houmous
Salad
- 1 large handful watercress
- 1 carrot, peeled and coarsely grated
- small squeeze lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tomatoes, thickly sliced
Instructions
- Toast the bread: Begin by toasting the three slices of granary bread until they are golden and crisp, providing a sturdy base for the sandwich.
- Prepare the salad: While the bread is toasting, combine the watercress, grated carrot, a small squeeze of lemon juice, and olive oil in a bowl. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly and enhance the fresh flavors.
- Spread the houmous: In a small bowl or directly on each slice of toast, spread the reduced-fat houmous evenly over one side of each piece of toasted bread, ensuring ample coverage.
- Assemble the sandwich: Place one slice of toast topped with the watercress and carrot salad. Sandwich it with another slice of toast, houmous side down, then top with thick slices of tomato.
- Complete the club: Add the final slice of toast with the houmous side down on top. Press the sandwich down gently to hold all the layers together.
- Serve: Enjoy the sandwich as is or cut it into quarters for easy sharing or serving.
Notes
- You can add avocado slices for extra creaminess and nutrition.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute granary bread with gluten-free bread.
- Use ripe, firm tomatoes to avoid excess moisture in the sandwich.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice to your taste for acidity balance.
- Serve immediately to maintain the toast’s crispness and freshness of the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Vegetarian British
Keywords: vegetarian club sandwich, healthy sandwich, granary bread sandwich, houmous sandwich, watercress sandwich, carrot salad sandwich, quick lunch
