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Cream Cheese & Red Pepper Jam Sandos

Cream Cheese & Red Pepper Jam Sandos

with Cucumber, Dilly Arugula & Apple

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 28, 2024

Summer is coming, and we’re here to make sure you’re ready for it! Our plan starts with fresh, wholesome meals and ends with getting you outside into the sunshine (where you belong!). And this 10-minute flavor phenom of a lunch idea is just the thing. You’ll spread chewy toasted ciabatta with rich, tangy cream cheese and a schmear of savory-sweet red pepper jelly, top with crunchy slices of cuke, and finish with a pile of arugula dressed in a light lemon-dill vinaigrette to make super-summery sandwiches. On the side is more peppery, herbaceous salad, plus fresh apple slices (y’know, to keep the doctor away).

Tags:
New
Veggie
Calorie Smart
Easy Cleanup
Allergens:
Soy
Wheat
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total Time10 minutes
Prep Time
DifficultyEasy
serving amount

2 unit

Ciabatta Bread

(Contains: Soy, Wheat)

1 unit

Lemon

¼ ounce

Dill

1 unit

Mini Cucumber

1 unit

Apple

2 ounce

Arugula

4 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

1 unit

Red Pepper Jam

Not included in your delivery

1 teaspoon

Olive Oil

Salt

Pepper

/ per serving
Calories480 kcal
Fat14 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Carbohydrate78 g
Sugar23 g
Dietary Fiber5 g
Protein8 g
Cholesterol20 mg
Sodium740 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Bowl

Cooking Steps

1

• Halve ciabattas; toast until golden brown.

2

• Wash and dry produce.

3

• Quarter lemon. Roughly chop dill fronds. Trim and thinly slice cucumber into rounds. Halve, core, and thinly slice apple.

4

• In a medium bowl, toss together arugula, a drizzle of olive oil, juice from one lemon wedge (juice from two wedges for 4 servings), salt, pepper, and as much dill as you like.

5

• Spread bottom halves of ciabattas with cream cheese and red pepper jam. Top with cucumber slices and as much arugula salad as you like. Close sandwiches.

6

• Halve sandwiches on a diagonal and divide between plates. Serve apple slices and any remaining arugula salad on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the red pepper jam and cream cheese combo, though some wanted more jam or spicier flavor 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and easy to make, perfect for a fresh summer lunch, though some found prep time longer than expected.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding apple slices to the sandwich for extra crunch. Try spinach or romaine instead of arugula for less bitterness.
  • Portions: Some felt the sandwich needed more filling; consider using thinner bread or adding more ingredients.
  • Pairings: A few suggested serving with chickpeas or another protein-rich side for a more satisfying meal.
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