CALIFORNIA VEGGIE SANDWICH

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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.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Sandwich     Lunch     Avocado     Pickles     Buttermilk     Goat Cheese     Vegetarian     Cucumber

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the pickled vegetables:
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/4 cup kosher salt
4 cups any combination shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, sliced red onions, and/or sliced mild fresh chiles
For the dressing and assembly:
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
2 ripe avocados, halved
6 ounces fresh goat cheese
6 cups mixed lettuce leaves, ribs removed if thick
8 slices multigrain bread, toasted
1/2 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced on a diagonal
2 cups sprouts
Special Equipment
2 heatproof 1-qt. glass jars

Steps:

  • Make the pickled vegetables:
  • 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:
  • Whisk buttermilk, yogurt, lemon juice, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a large bowl until smooth; season dressing with salt and pepper.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • Pickles can be made 2 weeks ahead. Keep chilled.

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