Healthy Californian
- 1/2 lb yellow squash (about 2)
- 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 2 cups red cabbage, shredded (about 1/2 head)
- 4 ounces goat cheese, softened
- 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened (NeufchAtel)
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 8 slices whole grain bread
- 2 avocados, peeled and sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 2 ounces alfalfa sprouts
- Prepare the squash:
- Slice yellow squash lengthwise to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
- Make the slaw:
- In a medium bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, sugar(if using), and whisk until well blended. Add cabbage and toss until coated with dressing.
- Make the cheese spread:
- In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and green onions with a spoon until thoroughly blended.
- Assemble the sandwiches:
- On a work surface, place 4 slices of bread and spread each with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Pat the squash slices dry with a paper towel and place them, the avocado, tomato, squash, red-cabbage slaw, and sprouts in layers on the prepared bread. Top each sandwich with a slice of the remaining bread, cut each sandwich in half, and serve.
yellow squash, salt, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ground black pepper, sugar, red cabbage, goat cheese, lowfat cream cheese, green onion, bread, avocados, tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/healthy-californian-155725 (may not work)