Healthy Californian

Ingredients

• ½ lb. yellow squash
• 1¼ tsp. salt
• ½ c. olive oil
• 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
• 2 c. red cabbage
• 4 oz. goat cheese
• 4 oz. low-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel)
• ½ c. chopped green onions
• 8 slice whole-grain bread
• 2 avocados
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 2 oz. alfalfa sprouts

Directions

1. Prepare the squash: Slice yellow squash lengthwise to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
2. Make the slaw: In a medium bowl, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper and whisk until well blended. Add cabbage and toss until coated with dressing.
3. Make the cheese spread: In a small bowl, combine goat cheese, cream cheese, and green onions with a spoon until thoroughly blended.
4. Assemble the sandwiches: On a work surface, place 4 slices of bread and spread each with 2 tablespoons of the cheese mixture. Pat the squash slices dry with a paper towel and place them, the avocado, tomato, squash, red-cabbage slaw, and sprouts in layers on the prepared bread. Top each sandwich with a slice of the remaining bread, cut each sandwich in half, and serve.

Source: countryliving.com