We like sandwiches that send juices running down to our elbows, which is why we insist on dressing the lettuce. If you want to use store-bought giardiniera, skip the first step.
Ingredients
Serves 4
For the pickled vegetables:
For the dressing and assembly:
Special Equipment
Preparation
Make the pickled vegetables:
Step 1
Bring vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and 2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Meanwhile, pack vegetables into jars. Pour brine over vegetables. Cover and chill until cool.
Make the dressing and assemble:
Step 2
Whisk buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Scoop avocados into a small bowl; add 1 Tbsp. oil and lightly mash. Season with salt and pepper. Mash goat cheese with remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in another small bowl until softened and spreadable; season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add lettuce to dressing and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Spread avocado mixture over 4 slices of bread. Arrange lettuce over and top with cucumber, sprouts, and some drained pickles. Spread remaining 4 slices of bread with goat cheese and close sandwiches.
Do Ahead
Step 5
Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.
Nutrition Per Serving
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Reviews (7)
Back to TopGreat sammich- but labor intensive. Not a fan of the dressing but love the concept. Love that this is so healthy & will make with a diff dressing next time.
mbellis
Crystal Coast of NC
1/13/2021
Is there nutritional info for this?
ps826@att.net
San Antonio
8/28/2019
Chris Morocco puts together some great dishes. This sandwich is definitely one of them. I've been trying to eat a bit less meat lately and it is not missed among all the fresh greens. I piled all this up on some fresh homemade french bread and it might be my new go-to lunch sandwich.
blaine.genson2411
Dallas, Tx
8/5/2019
This sandwich looks awesome. For those wondering when to combine the avacado mixture with the goat cheese mixture, please reread the recipe. You can also see from the picture of the sandwich that the avacado mixture goes on the bottom slice of the sandwich & the goat cheese mixture is spread on the top slice of the sandwich. Enjoy!
cwilson1
Campbell, CA
4/17/2019
It does not say to add the goat cheese to the avocado mixture. I haven't made this yet but it looks and sounds delicious.
marissima
Madison, WI
3/9/2018
I'm not sure why you would add goat cheese to the avocado mixture, then spread more on the bread. It seems like an unnecessary step/bother
allisstern
Tampa FL
11/11/2016
I first tried this sandwich in college and have been a fan ever since.
Anonymous
San Diego, CA
11/1/2016
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