Healthy Recipes Healthy Main Dish Recipes Healthy Sandwich Recipes Cucumber Turkey Sub Sandwich 5.0 (5) 4 Reviews When you're craving a sub but you don't want all the carbs, these turkey-and-cheese deli sandwiches on cucumber rolls are a healthy alternative. Hollow out a cucumber and fill it up with your favorite sandwich fillings for a crisp sub with less carbs and calories. Plus, you can easily pack these up for work, school or a picnic--no soggy bread! By Katie Webster Katie Webster Facebook Instagram Twitter Katie Webster is a freelance recipe developer, food photographer and author of the blog HealthySeasonalRecipes.com, where she shares easy and nutritious recipes for busy families. Her recipes have appeared in EatingWell, Fitness, Parents, Parenting and several Edible Communities publications. Her recipes and photography have been featured on popular online sites, including Kitchn and Parade. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 20, 2018 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 15 mins Total Time: 15 mins Servings: 1 Yield: 2 sandwich halves Nutrition Profile: Bone Health Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity High Calcium High-Protein Low Carbohydrate Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 large cucumber, peeled 2 teaspoons yellow or brown deli mustard 2 teaspoons mayonnaise 2 ounces sliced deli turkey breast 1 slice Cheddar cheese or Swiss cheese (about 1/2 ounce) 3 thin slices tomato 1 thin slice white or red onion Ground pepper to taste Directions Cut cucumber in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Lay the cucumber halves cut-side up on a work surface. Spread mustard and mayonnaise on the cut side of the cucumber halves. Layer turkey and cheese on the cucumber. Top with tomato and onion; sprinkle with pepper. Close the sandwich; cut in half before serving. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 323 Calories 18g Fat 15g Carbs 26g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 1 Calories 323 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 15g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 7g Protein 26g 53% Total Fat 18g 23% Saturated Fat 7g 34% Cholesterol 77mg 26% Vitamin A 1064IU 21% Vitamin C 15mg 17% Folate 44mcg 11% Sodium 417mg 18% Calcium 267mg 21% Iron 2mg 9% Magnesium 76mg 18% Potassium 746mg 16% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved