Dinner

California Sandwich

Name: California Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North American
Ingredients: 8 slices of good multigrain bread, toasted; 2 medium avocados; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon or lime juice; 2 large tomatoes, sliced; 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper to taste; 1/2 cup (120 ml) hummus; 8 slices good cheese, such as Provolone, Havarti, or Swiss; 1 cup (30 g) alfalfa sprouts; 2/3 cup (80 g) shredded carrots; 1/2 English cucumber, sliced thinly

Wow. What a delicious and healthy sandwich. Will definitely be adding this easy to make meal to our dinner rotation!

5.0 (3)

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Total

25 min

Serves

Style

🍽 Elevated

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Wow, what a delicious and healthy sandwich! This easy-to-make meal will definitely be a regular addition to our dinner rotation!

Ingredients

Servings:

8 slices of good multigrain bread, toasted
2 medium avocados
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon or lime juice
2 large tomatoes, sliced
1/2 tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
1/2 cup (120 ml) hummus
8 slices good cheese, such as Provolone, Havarti, or Swiss
1 cup (30 g) alfalfa sprouts
2/3 cup (80 g) shredded carrots
1/2 English cucumber, sliced thinly

Instructions

1
Mash the avocado with a fork. Add the lemon juice, kosher salt, and pepper.
2
Spread the hummus over 4 toasted bread slices. Top each toast with 2 slices of cheese. Top with sprouts, tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots.
3
Spread the avocado mash over the remaining 4 bread slices. Close your sandwich by placing these toasts on top of the toasts prepared in step 2. Cut each sandwich in half with a serrated knife. Serve right away and enjoy!

FAQ

Can you make California sandwiches ahead of time?+

Yes, but assemble them just before eating to keep the bread from getting soggy. You can prep all the components the night before—mash the avocado (with lemon juice to prevent browning), slice vegetables, and toast the bread—then quickly assemble when ready to serve.

What's the best way to prevent the avocado from browning?+

Toss your mashed avocado with the lemon or lime juice as soon as you mash it, then press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to minimize air exposure. This should keep it fresh green for several hours in the fridge.

Can I substitute the hummus in this sandwich?+

Absolutely—try cream cheese, mayo mixed with garlic, pesto, or Greek yogurt for different flavors. Just use about 2 tablespoons per sandwich to avoid making it too wet, since you already have juicy tomatoes and cucumber.

Why is the bread toasted and does it have to be multigrain?+

Toasting adds crunch and prevents sogginess from the wet vegetables. While multigrain works great for nutrition and texture, you can use whole wheat, sourdough, or even brioche if you prefer—just make sure to toast it well for structure.