Sardine-Sandwich
  • Prep Time:20 minutes

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  • Serves: 4 Servings

Ingredients

8 slices whole-wheat or multigrain bread (toasted)
1 cucumber (peeled
if desired
thinly sliced)
2 cans sardines
water packed (4 oz cans
drained)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 large tomato (thinly sliced)
1 red or white onion (peeled and thinly sliced)

Steps

Put 4 slices toasted bread on the cutting board. Arrange cucumber slices on top of each slice.
Distribute the sardines evenly on top of the cucumber and using the fork, gently mash them. Spread the mashed sardines to cover the cucumber. Squeeze the lemon juice over the sardines.
Put the tomato slices on top of the sardines. Add the red onion. Top with the remaining slices of toast and press down gently to hold the sandwich together.
Cut the sandwich in half and serve right away.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 230
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 17 mg
Sodium 460 mg
Carbohydrates 29 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 6 g
Added Sugars included 3 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin D 3 mcg
Calcium 84 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 474 mg

USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Sardine, Cucumber, and Tomato Sandwich. Recipe source: USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.