I’ve been making it for years and years.

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

I will never sacrifice lunch.

I love myself, others, and food too much to do that.

Sliced cucumbers in a bowl

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

During my early career, I worked hard and always looked forward to my lunch break.

Unlike many co-workers, I usually brought my own lunch.

It wasnt anything fancy but well thought out and covered all major food groups.

Ingredients to make a cucumber sandwich

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

I had little money, so I shopped for sales and stuck with low-cost ingredients.

For example, cucumbers and locally sourced pita bread were economical.

Greek yogurt was my splurge, but I purchased the big tub to make things more cost-effective.

one-minute cucumber sandwich

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

I could whip up a quick cucumber sandwich with these staples to enjoy at work.

It was delicious and perfect.

I rely on quick meals like this one-minute Greek-inspired cucumber sandwich.

Heres how you’re able to make it.

Toss gently to combine.

Open pita halves and stuff with cucumber mixture.

Thats why I’ll often buy prepared versions when I know I have a busy week ahead.

I love using it as a dip for vegetables or crackers.

Its also delicious over grilled chicken or salmon.

Ive even enjoy it as a topping for hamburgers!

Luckily it doesnt have to mean expensive or specialty ingredients.

Theres a good chance you have a wealth of options in your refrigerator and pantry.

Here are a few you could try: