Name: The Best Vegan Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 whole ciabatta loaf (sliced in half lengthwise); 2 cups fresh arugula; 1/2 cup sliced red radishes; 1/4 cup sliced red onion; 1/4 cup red bell pepper (sliced thin); 1/4 cup yellow bell pepper (sliced thin); 1/4 cup green bell pepper (sliced thin); 1/4 cup orange bell pepper (sliced thin); 1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes; 1/2 ripe avocado sliced (optional); kosher salt and black pepper (to season the veggies); 1/3 cup alfalfa sprouts; 2 cups packed fresh basil; 1/2 cup diced green onion; 2 cloves of garlic, peeled; 1/4 cup vegan mayo; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 1/2 ripe avocado (optional – for extra creaminess or if you prefer a thicker dressing); 1 tbsp maple syrup or stevia (optional for some sweetness if desired); kosher salt and black pepper to taste

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Here is the BEST Vegan Sandwich with homemade creamy green goddess dressing that you have to try! Less than 10 minutes to make, packed with healthy ingredients, and a veggie sandwich the whole family will love! The perfect easy healthy lunch or dinner idea everyone will want to eat!

veggie sandwich sliced into portions on top of white parchment paper with veggie chips around it.

I am always trying to come up with sandwiches that are meatless but also packed with flavor that are fun to eat and make. Because sometimes you just feel like eating a sandwich. Right? Well, here is the very BEST Vegan Sandwich I have ever had!

It is just the perfect meatless healthy dinner idea like this chickpea chicken salad that is also vegan and is a lower carb sandwich-like option that is one of my faves.

For this healthy vegan sandwich I used crusty ciabatta bread with the most amazing creamy green goddess dressing spread on top, then layered with peppery arugula ( a fave of mine), crispy radishes, bell pepper, onions, and sweet cherry tomatoes.

Oh and don’t forget the sprouts. They add a nice crunch but also even more nutrition. Like this sandwich needs MORE nutrients, haha.

sliced sandwich on ciabatta bread with creamy dressing in a parchment paper lined tin

This simple vegan veggie sandwich really truly on of the BEST sandwiches I have ever had and I am not just saying that because I made it. Well, maybe I am a little biased but TRUST, TRUST, TRUST.

Why you will love this recipe

It’s delicious and so good for you!
You can make it in under 10 minutes
It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days!
It’s vegan, can easily be made gluten-free, and a crowd-pleaser if you are entertaining.
Packed with fresh veggies and creamy dressing all packed in between soft, crusty sliced bread. What’s not to love?

This sandwich would also go perfectly with this vegan macaroni salad or even this autumn chopped salad with kale and quinoa. Recipes that would all be perfect for a nice picnic on a warm, sunny afternoon.

That is what life is all about! Eating delicious food that you can really ENJOY!

Ingredients needed to make this recipe

loaf of bread, sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, alfalfa sprouts, sliced peppers, red onion on a gray board

How to make the BEST Vegan Sandwich

First, you need to make the incredible “Green Goddess Dressing”. Super easy to make with only a few ingredients. This dressing brings this sandwich to a whole new level of tasty deliciousness!

This dressing is pretty amazing and brings this sandwich to a whole new level!

Plus you can make it in minutes.

basil, green onion, lemon, mayo, and olive oil on a gray surface

How to make an easy green goddess dressing

Add all dressing ingredients to the bowl of a food processor.
Pulse on high until fully combined into a creamy dressing. This takes about 30-45 seconds and it gets so creamy. Pretty amazing!

**Add all ingredients to a food processor**

Then simply just build the vegan sandwich

Spread on the dressing. Slather the dressing on both halves of bread ( I used a large ciabatta loaf that I sliced into portions after I assembled the sandwich)
Add veggies. Then layer on the spicy arugula and sliced radishes on the bottom half of the bread. Top with sliced bell peppers, red onion, and sweet cherry tomatoes. It is so beautiful and colorful!
Finish it off. Finally, spread the alfalfa sprouts on the top layer of bread and place it on top of the bottom half with all of the veggies. Lightly press to adhere all of the ingredients.
Serve and enjoy. Slice up the sandwich, and serve with veggie chips.

layered sliced peppers, onions and cherry tomatoes on a bread — **Add the rest of the veggies**

two pieces of bread with on layered with sliced peppers and onions and the other with reamy green dressing and sprouts — **Add the rest of the veggies**

Combine both halves and slice and you have got one amazing veggie loaded sandwich!

Simply so good, nutritious, creamy, satisfying…everything you want in a good hearty vegan sandwich. Pair it with these air-fryer sweet potato wedges or these sweet and spicy baked cauliflower wings that can also be made in the air-fryer.

veggies on a vegan sandwich with creamy green dressing with chips next to it

What to serve with this vegan sandwich

This sandwich is so yummy all on it’s own but here are some of my favorite sides that pair so well with a good hearty sandwich like this one.

Fries: Such as these Crispy Paleo Sweet Potato Fries, No Oil Sweet Potato Wedges, or these Healthy Baked Eggplant Fries.
More Veggies: Such as these Crispy Baked Beet Chips or these Easy Ranch Roasted Carrots
Chips or veggies and dip: Such as this 5 Minute Hummus, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, or this Roasted Vegetable Dip.
Pair it with a light soup: Such as this Sausage and Kale Soup, Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup , Creamy Asparagus Soup or this Sweet Potato Soup.

Here are some more easy vegan recipes you may also enjoy

Looking for more delicious vegan recipes? Here are a few that are a hit in our house!

Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Vegan Meatballs
Best Vegan Macaroni Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
Israeli Couscous Salad
Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl

Recipe Tips and Variations

You don’t have to use ciabatta bread. I chose to use a large ciabatta loaf that I sliced into portions after assembly, but you could use any kind of bread and simply evenly distribute the ingredients if using slices of bread or rolls.
Want to make this low-carb? You can use lettuce cups or collard greens as the base instead of bread. Just blanch the collard greens before assembling the sandwich so they are easier to roll. Here is a good tutorial on how to blanch collard greens.
Mix up the veggies. Use shredded carrots, watercress, spinach, thinly sliced zucchini, or even grilled portobello mushrooms.
Add some protein. You could add in some crispy baked tofu, crispy chickpeas, or even some black beans for added protein.
These sandwiches can be made ahead! Simply wrap each piece of the sandwich in parchment paper, then foil, and store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Store any extra dressing separately in a mason jar or airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Did you make this recipe? If you did, then please leave a comment and rating below.

This recipe and post have been updated with more process shots and an improved recipe card.

The Best Vegan Sandwich

★★★★★

4.8 from 5 reviews

Author: Amy Estes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 4 people 1x
Diet: Vegan

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Here is the BEST Vegan Sandwich with homemade Creamy green goddess dressing that you have to try! Less than 10 minutes to make, packed with healthy ingredients, and a veggie sandwich the whole family will love!

Ingredients

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For the vegan sandwich

1 whole ciabatta loaf (sliced in half lengthwise)
2 cups fresh arugula
1/2 cup sliced red radishes
1/4 cup sliced red onion
1/4 cup red bell pepper (sliced thin)
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper (sliced thin)
1/4 cup green bell pepper (sliced thin)
1/4 cup orange bell pepper (sliced thin)
1/2 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
1/2 ripe avocado sliced (optional)
kosher salt and black pepper (to season the veggies)
1/3 cup alfalfa sprouts

For the “Green Goddess Dressing”

2 cups packed fresh basil
1/2 cup diced green onion
2 cloves of garlic, peeled
1/4 cup vegan mayo
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 ripe avocado (optional – for extra creaminess or if you prefer a thicker dressing)
1 tbsp maple syrup or stevia (optional for some sweetness if desired)
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Make the “Green Goddess Dressing”

Add all dressing ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and pulse on high until fully combined into a creamy dressing.

Build the vegan sandwich

Spread the dressing on each half of the bread to cover it completely.
Top the bottom half of the bread with the arugula, then layer on the sliced radishes
Add the sliced bell peppers, sliced red onion, and cherry tomatoes to the half with the arugula and radishes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Spread the alfalfa sprouts on the top half of the bread, along with sliced avocado, if using.
Place the top half of the bread onto the bottom half of bread with all of the veggies and press lightly to secure the filling ingredients. Slice and serve with veggie chips or chips of choice.

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