Cucumber Turkey Sub Sandwich

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 fill 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!

Prep/Cook Time: 15 Minutes, Servings: 1

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 ½ 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.

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