Healthy Recipes Main Dish Sandwich Green Goddess Sandwich 4.5 (13) 8 Reviews This green goddess sandwich is fresh and satisfying. The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice. The cucumber and sprouts add nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess. By Ali Ramee Ali Ramee Ali Ramee is a recipe developer and food stylist for EatingWell. A College of Charleston graduate with a communications major, Ali began her culinary career in the kitchens of chef Hugh Acheson in her hometown of Savannah, Georgia. After an internship with America's Test Kitchen in Boston, Ali moved to San Francisco to continue her culinary education in some of the top tier restaurants in the city, like Flour & Water and Petit Crenn. Ali began working as a food stylist and recipe developer for the meal kit company Sun Basket before making the move to EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 1, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Active Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Healthy Pregnancy Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Whip up this healthy, flavorful green goddess sandwich in just 15 minutes.Creamy avocado offers healthy fats and a smooth texture.Cucumber and sprouts deliver a refreshing crunch in every bite. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings ½ cup plain whole-milk strained yogurt, such as Greek-style ½ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and chopped 1 clove garlic, grated 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest ¼ cup lemon juice 1 medium avocado, cut into 8 slices ¼ teaspoon salt 4 slices hearty whole-wheat bread (1/2-inch) 1 cup watercress or spinach, divided 1 cup thinly sliced cucumber, divided ½ cup alfalfa sprouts, divided Directions Victor Protasio Combine yogurt, parsley, tarragon, chives, capers, garlic, lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in a medium bowl; whisk until well mixed. Sprinkle avocado evenly with salt and the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Spread 2 heaping tablespoons of the yogurt mixture on each bread slice. Top each of 2 bread slices with 1/2 cup watercress and cucumber, 4 slices avocado and 1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts. Top with the remaining 2 bread slices, spread-side down. Cut in half and serve immediately. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, June 2022 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 387 Calories 20g Fat 44g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 1 sandwich Calories 387 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 44g 16% Dietary Fiber 11g 39% Total Sugars 10g Protein 16g 32% Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 4g 20% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Vitamin A 2207IU 44% Vitamin C 56mg 62% Vitamin E 3mg 18% Folate 126mcg 32% Vitamin K 328mcg 273% Sodium 582mg 25% Calcium 208mg 16% Iron 4mg 22% Magnesium 64mg 15% Potassium 877mg 19% Zinc 1mg 9% Vitamin B12 1mcg 42% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.