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Open-faced salmon sandwich with avocado spread, tomatoes, tangy aioli, and crunchy chia seeds on top.
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Salmon Sandwich

This honey-bourbon glazed salmon sandwich recipe with avocado, juicy tomatoes, and creamy feta aioli is an easy workweek lunch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: recipe for salmon sandwiches, salmon sandwich, salmon sandwich recipe
Servings: 4
Author: Amy Stafford

Ingredients


Honey Bourbon Glaze Salmon Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pound Salmon skin removed


Feta Aioli Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup Feta crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons plain fat-free greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Avocado Spread Ingredients:

  • 1 Avocado pitted and skin removed mashed
  • Pinch of salt
  • Drizzle of Olive Oil


Other Ingredients:

  • 1 medium tomato cubed
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Loaf of chunky bread such as sourdough or Tuscan Boule
  • 1 tablespoon chia seeds divided

Instructions

Bourbon Glaze Salmon Instructions:

  • Add all ingredients in a ziploc bag and refrigerate for one hour, turning a few times.
  • Heat grill to medium high. (or heat oven to 400 degrees)
  • Place Salmon on foil and loosley tent. (if using oven, just place foil on baking sheet)
  • Place foil wrapped salmon on grill
  • On other side of grill, place bread for a minute, flip and cook until just toasted.
  • Grill Salmon for around 15 minutes. (if using oven, 15-18 minutes)
  • Remove and cut into 4-5 ounce pieces ( about 2-3" wide)

Feta Aioli Instructions:

  • Add all ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
  • Refrigerate if you are not using right away.

Avocado Instructions:

  • In a bowl add ingredients, mash and stir.

Assembly Instructions:

  • Spread each slice of bread with a generous helping of Avocado.
  • Top with a sprinkle of Chia seeds.
  • Top with some diced tomato.
  • Top with a piece of salmon.
  • Top salmon with a tablespoon of Aioli
  • Top with cilantro