By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 4
269 cal · 15 min
Turkey and Cucumber Sandwich
Recipe GLPRd516de3f7cc0fc
A fresh and light sandwich layering sliced turkey breast with a cool yogurt-dill spread and crisp cucumber. Made with a mix of whole wheat and white bread, this sandwich is perfect for a healthy lunch or light meal.
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Ingredients
4 slices whole wheat bread
4 slices enriched white bread
1/2 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 fresh dill sprigs, finely chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, finely chopped
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt (optional)
8 ounces turkey breast, thinly sliced
Additional cucumber slices, as desired
Directions
In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, chopped fresh dill, finely chopped onion, black pepper, and salt if using. Fold in the finely chopped cucumber and stir until well combined.
Lay out all 8 bread slices on a clean work surface. Divide the yogurt-cucumber mixture evenly among all slices, spreading approximately 2 tablespoons on each slice.
On the 4 slices of whole wheat bread, layer the sliced turkey breast and arrange fresh cucumber slices on top of the spread.
Top each layered whole wheat slice with one slice of white bread, spread side down, pressing gently to create 4 sandwiches. Cut each sandwich in half if desired and serve immediately.
Comments
This sandwich checks all the practical boxes for a Charlotte weeknight: every ingredient is stocked at any Harris Teeter or Food Lion, the stated 15 minutes is honest (slicing bread and vegetables, spreading yogurt-dill sauce), and cost runs about $2 to $2.50 per serving depending on turkey grade. The yogurt-dill spread replaces mayo without fussiness, and because it's a same-night assembly dish with no cooking, there's no attention demand. The main caveat is that leftovers don't travel well—the bread will soak through by lunch the next day—so this is genuinely a same-day meal, not a prep-ahead option.
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