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Cucumber Turkey Sub Sandwich


A close-up view of a cucumber turkey sub sandwich on a cutting board
Dotdash Meredith

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.

Nutritional Information

Per Serving: 323 Calories, Total Fat: 18 g, Saturated Fat: 7 g, Cholesterol: 77 mg, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Fiber: 3 g, Total Sugars: 7 g, Added Sugars: 0 g, Protein: 26 g, Sodium: 416 mg, Potassium: 746 mg, Folate: 44 mcg, Calcium: 267 mg, Carbohydrate Servings: 1

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