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    Pinch Me Good! » Main Dishes » The BEST Vegan Sandwich – Easy Recipe

    The BEST Vegan Sandwich – Easy Recipe

    February 9, 2019 by Amy Estes 20 Comments

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    Here is the BEST Vegan Sandwich with homemade creamy green goddess dressing that you have to try! It only takes 10 minutes to make it and it is packed with fresh veggies piled in between soft ciabatta bread. Serve it as a sandwich or a salad. Vegan and easily made gluten free!

    Vegan sandwich loaded with veggies and a creamy green dressing in between large sliced of bread in a bowl with more sandwiches and veggies around it.

    Green Goddess Veggie Sandwich – Vegan

    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 that the whole family will love!

    I am also obsessed with this chickpea chicken salad that is vegan, gluten free and is a lower carb sandwich-like option that is so easy to make!

    Why we love this recipe!

    • Light and fresh – This vegan sandwich is packed with fresh crisp veggies, which makes it light and fresh!
    • Easy to make – You can make it in under 10 minutes
    • Stores great – It can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days!
    • Vegan and easily gluten free – It’s vegan, can easily be made gluten-free, and a crowd-pleaser if you are entertaining.
    • Healthy and nutritious – It is loaded with healthy veggies and an amazing creamy green goddess dressing that is packed with vitamins and fiber!

    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), sprouts, sliced bell pepper, crisp cucumber, and sweet cherry tomatoes. All nutritious elements to this sandwich that make it both perfectly creamy and crunchy.

    It is so versatile since you can serve it as a Sandwich, wrap or even a salad!

    3 veggie vegan Sandwiches in a rectangle tin on top of white paper with veggies chips around it.

    This simple healthy veggie sandwich really truly is one of the BEST sandwiches I have ever had. I am not just saying that because I made it. Well, maybe I am a little biased but TRUST, TRUST, TRUST. I love this it is packed with veggies but still comforting and so filling.

    Pair this sandwich with this vegan macaroni salad or these sweet potato chips for a fun and healthy lunch or dinner any day of the week!

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

    Veggie green goddess sandwich ingredients on a marble surface with labels over the top of each ingredient.

    Ingredients for this healthy vegan sandwich

    To make this healthy veggie sandwich you will need:

    • Ciabatta bread – you can really use any bread you like or even turn this sandwich into a wrap. It’s up to you.
    • Green Goddess Dressing – you can use a homemade version or a store-bought.
    • Arugula – spinach or watercress will also work great!
    • Sprouts – I used broccoli sprouts but any type of sprouts will work.
    • Bell peppers – you can use mini bell peppers or medium size. Just make sure to cut them thin so you can easily pile them into the sandwich.
    • Cucumber – English cucumber works best since it contains fewer seeds but any will work.
    • Cherry tomatoes – you can also use Roma tomatoes and just cut them into smaller pieces.
    • Salt and pepper – optional to season the veggies

    How to make the BEST Vegan Sandwich

    1. Slice the bread in half so you have two large pieces of bread then cut each half into 3 equal sections so you have a top and bottom piece of bread for 3 sandwiches. You can make them smaller if you prefer or use ciabatta rolls instead.
    2. Make the green goddess dressing or you can use store-bought of course.
    3. Spread on the dressing. Slather the dressing evenly on all of the pieces of bread.
    4. Add veggies. Then layer the veggies on the bottom half of the sandwiches in any order you like. I layered them this way: arugula, sprouts, peppers, cucumber, and tomatoes.
    5. Finish it off. Put the sandwiches together by placing the remaining slices of bread on top of the veggie-layered pieces of bread.
    6. Serve and enjoy. Slice up the sandwich, and serve with veggie chips or more cut veggies and dip.
    Piece of bread with green dressing spread on it with more pieces of bread with green dressing around it.
    Spread the dressing
    Piece of bread topped with green sauce and arugula with more around it.
    Add arugula
    Single slice of bread with greens and sliced bell peppers layered on top of it with more around it.
    Layer on the sprouts and peppers
    1 half of a vegan sandwich layered with arugula, sliced peppers, sliced cucumber and cherry tomatoes with more around it.
    Top with sliced cucumber and tomatoes
    Veggie loaded sandwich slice on thick ciabatta bread in a round white bowl with more sandwiches around it.
    Slice and serve!

    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. This sandwich is also great on the go since it stores so well for a few days. Perfect to pack for lunch as well!

    Substitutions and Variations

    • 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, sliced radishes, 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.
    • Skip the bread and make it into a vegan sandwich wrap or healthy green goddess salad.
    • I used a green goddess dressing in this recipe but feel free to use any dressing or sauce you like.
    • Easily make this sandwich recipe gluten-free by using gluten free bread.

    Recipe Tips for making a green goddess sandwich

    • 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, rolls or even wraps.
    • 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.
    • Make sure to cut the veggies thinner so that they are easier to layer on top of each other.
    • Spread the green goddess dressing on both sides of the bread since it will help hold the sandwich together better.
    Three sandwiches in a tray on sliced ciabatta bread with a creamy green dressing and veggies in between the slices of bread.

    What to serve with this veggie sandwich

    This sandwich is so yummy all on its 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 or Roasted Red Pepper Hummus.
    • Pair it with a light soup: Such as this Healthy Creamy Tomato Soup , Creamy Asparagus Soup or this Sweet Potato Soup.

    More easy vegan recipes to try!

    • Simple Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
    • Best Vegan Macaroni Salad
    • Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
    • Israeli Couscous Salad
    • Sweet Potato Buddha Bowl
    Hand grabbing a creamy green, veggie loaded sandwich on this bread with more sandwiches behind it.

    Did you make this recipe? If you did, then please leave a comment and rating below. I would love to hear how it turned out!

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

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    Veggie loaded sandwich slice on thick ciabatta bread in a round white bowl with more sandwiches around it.

    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) or cut into even slices
    • 2 cups fresh arugula – you can also use spinach or watercress
    • 1 cup fresh Sprouts – I used broccoli sprouts
    • 1 red bell pepper – sliced into thin strips
    • 1 yellow bell pepper – sliced into thin strips
    • 1 orange bell pepper – sliced into thin strips
    • 1 medium cucumber – thinly sliced
    • 2/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
    • kosher salt and black pepper (to season the veggies)
    • 1 cup Green Goddess Dressing or use store-bought

    Instructions

    1. Make the Green Goddess Dressing if not using store-bought
    2. Spread the dressing on each half of the bread or all pieces of bread to cover it completely
    3. Top the bottom half of the bread with the arugula, then layer on the sprouts. 
    4. Add the sliced bell peppers, sliced cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to the half with the arugula and  sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    5. 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.
    6. Slice and serve with veggie chips or chips of choice.

    Notes

    • 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, sliced radishes, red onion, 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. 
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Main Dishes
    • Method: Assmbly
    • Cuisine: Mediterranean

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    Comments

    1. Cindy

      July 24, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      Your sandwich was delicious!!! Just to clarify though, the recipe called for bean sprouts but the pictures show alfalfa sprouts. Totally different, although I’m sure both would be good. I went with the alfalfa just because they are easier to find. Also, I wonder if you’ve tried grilled eggplant of grilled zucchini on this sandwich?

      ★★★★

      Reply
      • Amy

        July 26, 2020 at 12:06 pm

        Cindy thank you so much for letting me know I got that wrong. I appreciate it so much when someone corrects me since I do not want to misinform anyone. I am so glad you liked the sandwich. I have a roasted Mediterranean veggie sandwich coming up in a couple of weeks with grilled zucchini and yellow squash, so stay tuned. I have updated this post per your comment.

        Reply
    2. Diana Klein

      August 11, 2020 at 5:17 pm

      Delicious! The green goddess sauce was amazing and I want to eat this sandwich everyday.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Amy

        August 11, 2020 at 9:23 pm

        Hi Diana, so happy you liked it!

        Reply
    3. Sarah

      October 16, 2020 at 10:59 am

      Green goddess dressing picture shows garlic, but dressing recipe does not include. Could you please clarify? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Amy

        October 16, 2020 at 12:16 pm

        Thank you Sarah for letting me know. I have updated the recipe card to show the garlic.

        Reply
    4. Heidi

      December 6, 2020 at 3:42 pm

      OH MY GOODNESS… this was GREAT!! Although I have never thought of myself as a “sandwich eater” I have been plant based for about a month now. My son wanted a sandwich .. and I googled a good vegan sandwich and found your site. SO deliscious!! Thank YOU… loved that green goddess dressing .. and took your advice and put a little avacado in the blender to make it extra creamy and good. Toasted my bread in the broiler and smeared on that dressing! Can’t wait to see all your other recipes!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Amy

        December 7, 2020 at 10:01 am

        Thank you so much Heidi! I am so happy you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    5. Lisa H

      February 20, 2021 at 1:05 pm

      Delicious sandwich!! One question, the nutritional info list 300 mg of cholesterol. Where does that come from? I am trying to track my nutrition.
      Thanks, Lisa

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Amy

        February 21, 2021 at 5:50 pm

        Hi Lisa, Thank you so much! Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is only an estimate. Although, I believe the cholesterol estimate is likely coming from the ciabatta bread. You could sub sprouted grain bread or a whole wheat wrap to keep the cholesterol lower. So glad you liked it!

        Reply
        • Dani Massaro

          March 4, 2021 at 5:03 am

          Cholesterol is only found in animal products, so I’m thinking this is probably a mistake.

          Reply
          • Amy

            March 9, 2021 at 8:27 pm

            Hi Dani, Thank you for your comment. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is only an estimate. I believe the calculation was based on the ciabatta bread in this recipe. If you are using another type of bread or wrap that is vegan or sprouted then the cholesterol numbers would be lower.

            Reply
    6. Figs

      February 23, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      There isn’t any fresh basil on hand so I got dried basil instead, will that work?

      Reply
      • Amy

        February 24, 2021 at 5:45 am

        Hi Figs, Yes that will work but the dressing will be a little less flavourful since dried basil has slightly less flavor than fresh. It should still turn out to be delicious though. I hope you love it!

        Reply
        • Figs

          February 24, 2021 at 9:06 pm

          I made it today and it was delicious! The dried basil works but fresh will be better when it’s available. Thanks!!

          ★★★★★

          Reply
          • Amy

            February 25, 2021 at 5:55 am

            That is so great! I am glad you liked it.

            Reply
    7. Sharon

      June 22, 2021 at 9:51 pm

      This sounds amazing! Just wondering how long a batch of the dressing might last for if stored in the fridge?

      Reply
      • Amy

        June 24, 2021 at 7:50 am

        Hi Sharon, yes the dressing will last in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

        Reply
    8. Liv

      January 5, 2022 at 10:30 pm

      You mention these can be made up to 3 days in advance. Could you clarify what you mean by “wrap each piece in parchment paper”? Do I toast the bread, spread the green goddess dressing, add the toppings, and then wrap up in parchment? Am I wrapping a completed sandwich or just the components? Thanks so much!

      Reply
      • Amy

        January 7, 2022 at 11:58 am

        Hi Liv, you can assemble the sandwich, cut it into servings, wrap it up and store it in the refrigerator.

        Reply

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