Smoked salmon open-topped sandwich
Using dark rye or wholegrain bread for sandwiches rather than white will increase the fibre content. This high-protein open sandwich with salmon and quark cheese makes a quick and convenient low-calorie lunch. Try topping with cooked and peeled prawns instead of the salmon.
With a GI of 49 this meal is high protein, low GI and provides 235 kcal per portion.
Ingredients
- 4 slices dark rye bread (pumpernickel)
- 100g/3½oz quark, drained
- 100g/3½oz smoked salmon slices
- squeeze lemon juice
- 1 tsp finely chopped fresh chives, to garnish
- freshly ground black pepper
- 25g/1oz watercress, to serve
Method
Spread the bread with the quark. Top with the smoked salmon and a little lemon juice.
Sprinkle with chives and pepper. Serve with the watercress.
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