Crunchy Dill Pickle Sandwich (Printable View)

Vibrant sandwich with dill pickles, crisp veggies, creamy spread, and fresh herbs for a zesty, satisfying bite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 4 slices hearty whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Veggies & Pickles

02 - 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 - ½ cup shredded lettuce
07 - 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced

→ Spread

08 - 3 tablespoons cream cheese or vegan cream cheese
09 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise
10 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
11 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
12 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
13 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Optional Additions

14 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, sliced
15 - 2 tablespoons 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.
02 - Toast the bread slices to desired crispness.
03 - Spread cream cheese mixture evenly on one side of each toasted bread slice.
04 - Arrange dill pickle slices evenly over two of the bread slices.
05 - Top pickles with cucumber, carrot, red onion, shredded lettuce, and tomato slices.
06 - Add pickled jalapeños and sprouts if using for extra flavor and crunch.
07 - Close sandwiches with remaining bread slices, spread side down.
08 - Slice sandwiches in half, secure with toothpicks if desired, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It delivers bold, tangy flavor without any cooking, making it ideal for hot days or when you need something quick.
  • The layers of crunch from pickles, cucumber, and carrot give every bite texture that keeps you coming back.
  • You can adjust the spread and toppings to match whatever's in your fridge, so it never gets boring.
02 -
  • Toast the bread properly or the moisture from the pickles and tomato will make it soggy within minutes, ruining the texture.
  • Pat the pickle slices dry with a paper towel before layering them in, which prevents excess brine from soaking into the bread.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture all the way to the edges, because bare corners mean bites without flavor.
03 -
  • Use the thickest, crunchiest pickles you can find, because limp pickles will ruin the entire sandwich experience.
  • Let the red onion sit in cold water for five minutes before layering it in, which removes some of the harsh bite and makes it sweeter.
  • Press the finished sandwich gently with your hand before slicing to help all the layers stick together and make it easier to eat.
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