High-Protein Cucumber Sandwich

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This high-protein cucumber sandwich features a creamy spread made by whipping cottage cheese with white miso, soy sauce and rice vinegar. This mixture delivers a creamy boost of protein that pairs perfectly with sliced cucumbers, which add a crisp, fresh bite.

A recipe image of a High-Protein Cucumber Sandwich.
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Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

Ingredients for making cucumber sandwiches arranged on a table

Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • ¼ cup no-salt-added 1% low-fat cottage cheese 

  • 1 teaspoon white miso

  • 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce

  • teaspoons rice vinegar, divided

  • 1 tablespoon thinly sliced scallions

  • ½ teaspoon black sesame seeds

  • 2 slices whole-wheat bread, lightly toasted

  • cup thinly sliced English cucumber

  • ½ small carrot, peeled and shaved into ribbons (¼ cup

  • 2 tablespoons thinly sliced radishes

  • ¼ small avocado, sliced

Directions

  1. Combine ¼ cup cottage cheese, 1 teaspoon miso, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and ½ teaspoon rice vinegar in a mini food processor; process until smooth, about 1 minute, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in 1 tablespoon scallion and ½ teaspoon sesame seeds. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture on each slice of toast.

    A hand spreading a creamy mixture onto a slice of bread next to another prepared slice on a cutting board

    Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

  2. Toss ⅓ cup cucumber, the carrot ribbons and 2 tablespoons radishes with the remaining 1 teaspoon rice vinegar in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Layer 1 toast slice with vegetable mixture and sliced avocado; top with the remaining slice, spread-side down. Cut the sandwich in half to serve.

    Openfaced cucumber sandwich with cream cheese spread avocado slices carrot ribbons and radish slices

    Photographer: Brittney Cottrell, Food Stylist: Julia Levy, Prop Stylist: Abby Armstrong.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 sandwich

Calories 310, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 2mg, Carbohydrates 46g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 20g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 795mg, Potassium 524mg

EatingWell.com, July 2025