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    Sensational Tahoe Crunch Sandwich

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    By Alisa Fleming on July 17, 2014 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Dairy-Free Recipes, Sandwiches

    Last year, my husband and I discovered a wonderful little breakfast and lunch spot in South Lake Tahoe called Sprouts. There boisterous staff bustles as they juice copious amounts of fruits and vegetables, ladle freshly-made vegan soups, and continuously chop vegetables to make their sandwiches the freshest possible. And our favorite is the Tahoe Crunch Sandwich.

    Sensational Tahoe Crunch Sandwich - A healthy lunch delight with fresh crunchy vegetables. #dairyfree + optionally #glutenfree and/or #vegan via @godairyfree

    We’ve sampled other items on the Sprouts menu, but always come back to the Tahoe Crunch Sandwich. What makes it so special, in our opinion, is the generous topping of grated carrots, diced purple cabbage, sprouts, and that drizzle of honey mustard. It was something that I just had to start making at home.

    The original Tahoe Crunch Sandwich selections come with an Ortega chili and cheese, which I simply ask them to omit – certainly no loss to the amazing fresh flavor. Sprouts offers a vegetarian version and one with turkey, but I decided to go rogue with tuna, and it is delicious! I’ve included options for turkey (lighter) and vegan, since it really is all about the combination of the vegetables, dressing, and whole grain bread – the rest of the sandwich is just the backdrop.

    Special Diet Notes: Tahoe Crunch Sandwich

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, optionally gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, and soy-free. Just be sure to choose the bread and mayonnaise that suit your dietary needs. For a vegan and vegetarian Tahoe Crunch Sandwich, I’ve included easy options in the recipe.

    I’m sharing this recipe on the Hot Fun in the Summertime Blog Hop at The Midnight Baker and A Wholesome Bunch at The Pink Sprinkle.

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    Sensational Tahoe Crunch Sandwich
     
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    Prep time
    15 mins
    Total time
    15 mins
     
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    Serves: 3 sandwiches
    Ingredients
    • 6 slices whole grain bread (sprouted wheat, multi-grain, or gluten-free)
    • 2 5-ounce cans tuna* (see below for vegan option)
    • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or vegan mayonnaise (for egg-free), divided
    • 2 tablespoons mustard (use your favorite!)
    • 1 tablespoon honey, or to taste
    • 1 small to medium avocado, sliced
    • 1 carrot, coarsely grated
    • ¾ cup diced purple cabbage
    • ¾ cup microgreens or sprouts
    Instructions
    1. Toast the bread.
    2. While the bread is toasting, drain the tuna, place in a bowl, and mash with 2 tablespoons of the mayonnaise.
    3. In a separate bowl, whisk the remaining 1 tablespoon mayonnaise with the mustard and honey.
    4. Place 3 slices of bread on 3 separate plates. Top with the avocado. Divide the tuna mixture between the slices, pressing it lightly to get it to stay! Drizzle with half of the honey mustard. Top with the carrot, cabbage, and then the greens or sprouts. Drizzle with the remaining honey mustard, and top with the final slices of bread.
    5. Serve with baked chips or tortilla chips for a somewhat authentic Sprouts lunch.
    Notes
    Lighter Option: This sandwich is also great with turkey. Simply substitute 6 to 9 ounces of turkey for the tuna, and omit the 2 tablespoons of mayo used in the tuna.

    Vegan Option: We also like it with chickpea "tuna" (chickpeas mashed with mayonnaise) or you can choose Sprouts favorite vegan protein option, tempeh. Also, use the vegan mayonnaise option and substitute agave nectar for the honey in the dressing.
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    Alisa Fleming
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    12 Comments

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    2. Kristine on September 15, 2014 4:13 pm

      What a creative recipe! The sandwich looks so yummy! Thank you for sharing with A Wholesome Bunch!

      Reply
    3. Ricki on July 24, 2014 6:36 pm

      Looks amazing–this is my kinda sandwich! And I happen to adore chickpea “tuna,” too! Great recipe–thanks!

      Reply
    4. Sheena Cunning on July 21, 2014 7:57 am

      We are sharing the Tahoe Crunch delicious love over on our website. Check it out!

      http://niagaraaquaponicproduce.com/2014/07/21/lunch-inspiration-tahoe-crunch-sandwich/

      Follow us on Facebook. Search “Niagara Aquaponic Produce”

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 22, 2014 7:20 am

        Thank you so much Sheena!

        Reply
    5. Pingback: Lunch Inspiration: Tahoe Crunch Sandwich | Niagara Aquaponic Produce

    6. Zenimue on July 21, 2014 6:09 am

      The only bad thing about Sprouts is that they don’t take credit cards lol.
      They use generous amounts of Spike’s Seasoning on their food at Sprouts, totally got me hooked on the stuff. Sprinkle some Spike’s on this killer sammich then it will be just like theirz =)

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 21, 2014 6:30 am

        Thanks for the tip!

        Reply
    7. Shirley @ gfe & All Gluten-Free Desserts on July 19, 2014 6:36 pm

      Oh, I would just love that sandwich, with tuna or chickpea “tuna”! Thanks for sharing, Alisa. I need a lunch shake-up! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 19, 2014 8:11 pm

        You would love those fresh crunchy veggies Shirley!

        Reply
    8. Maggie on July 17, 2014 10:07 am

      Yum! I love chick pea tuna and this sandwich sounds amazing!!!! Plus, I want to visit the cafe where they juice copious amounts and fruits and veggies!

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on July 19, 2014 8:11 pm

        You would be their perfect customer Maggie!

        Reply

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