How to Make the Best Pickle Sandwich

Ingredients

• 1/2 pickle Sour Pickle (half of a medium sour or dill pickle, minced for sauce)
• 1/2 teaspoon Pickle Brine (pickle juice from the same jar)
• 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise (any brand, store‑bought)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard (grainy Dijon for texture and pop)
• 4 slices Sharp White Cheddar Cheese (thick slices, sharpest you can find)
• 2 slices Whole Grain Sandwich Bread (seedy whole grain loaf, toasted)

Instructions

1. Mince pickle

   Trim a half of a sour pickle, then finely mince it on a cutting board using a chef's knife.

   Time: PT2M

2. Combine sauce ingredients

   In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon grainy Dijon mustard, the minced pickle, ½ teaspoon pickle brine, and stir until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

3. Taste and adjust

   Sample the sauce and add a little extra mustard or mayo if desired, mixing again briefly.

   Time: PT1M

4. Slice pickles

   Using the same knife, slice the remaining half of the pickle into thin rounds.

   Time: PT2M

5. Toast bread

   Toast two slices of whole grain bread until golden brown, either in a toaster or in a skillet over medium heat.

   Time: PT3M

6. Assemble sandwich

   Spread the pickle‑mustard mayo sauce on one side of each toast. Layer the sliced pickles evenly, then place thick slices of sharp white cheddar on top. Add a second dollop of sauce if desired, close the sandwich, and press gently.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

18g

Fiber

4g