Crunchy Dill Pickle Veggie Sammie (Printable)

Zesty sandwich layered with crunchy dill pickles, fresh veggies, creamy spread, and herbs for a vibrant bite.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Veggies & Pickles

02 - 240 ml (1 cup) dill pickle slices, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small carrot, julienned
05 - ½ red onion, thinly sliced
06 - 120 ml (½ cup) shredded lettuce
07 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

→ Spread

08 - 45 ml (3 tbsp) cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
09 - 15 ml (1 tbsp) mayonnaise or vegan mayo
10 - 15 ml (1 tbsp) chopped fresh dill
11 - 5 ml (1 tsp) Dijon mustard
12 - 2.5 ml (½ tsp) garlic powder
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

14 - 30 ml (2 tbsp) pickled jalapeños, sliced
15 - 30 ml (2 tbsp) alfalfa or broccoli sprouts

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth and well blended.
02 - Toast bread slices to desired crispness.
03 - Generously spread the cream cheese mixture on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Arrange dill pickle slices evenly over two of the bread slices.
05 - Top with cucumber, carrot, red onion, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices.
06 - If desired, add pickled jalapeños and sprouts for extra texture and flavor.
07 - Place remaining bread slices on top, spread side down, to close the sandwiches.
08 - Slice sandwiches in half, secure with toothpicks if needed, and serve immediately.

# Helpful Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes flat, which means you can satisfy a pickle craving without any fuss.
  • The creamy-tangy-crunchy layers hit every texture at once, making every bite feel intentional and exciting.
  • It works for lunch, quick dinner, or that 3 p.m. moment when you need something to make you feel alive.
02 -
  • The bread must be toasted or the vegetables will turn it into a sad, soggy regret within minutes; toast is non-negotiable.
  • Arrange your lettuce as a protective layer directly against the bread—it acts as a moisture barrier and prevents the bread from absorbing too much liquid from the pickles and tomatoes.
  • Don't skip thinly slicing the vegetables; thick chunks make the sandwich impossible to bite through and ruin the layered experience.
03 -
  • For extra crunch that makes people ask questions, slip kettle-cooked potato chips right into the sandwich—the salty starch complements the pickle brine in an almost embarrassingly good way.
  • If you want to make this feel more substantial, add crispy baked tofu or chickpeas seasoned with the same dill-mustard flavor profile; it transforms the sandwich from light lunch into genuinely filling meal.
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