What are you having for lunch today? These cold sandwich recipes are easy to prepare and perfect for enjoying at home or on the go. Let these recipes inspire you!
In the lunch box, packed for a picnic or enjoyed at home, cold sandwiches are easy to make and can be created in so many combinations. That’s why we love them so.
But don’t limit yourself to cold cuts (though we love a jazzed up turkey sandwich too!). There are so many fillings possible to delight all the meat-lovers, vegetarians and vegans in your life.
The only question is which of these cold sandwich recipes you’ll try first.
30 Cold Sandwich Recipes
These 30 flavorful cold sandwich recipes will delight and inspire you to try something fresh and good.
This turkey and bacon sandwich with basil aioli is loaded with cracked pepper deli turkey, avocado slices, roasted red pepper, artichoke hearts, mozzarella, and an easy basil aioli to tie it all in! This is not your momma’s sandwich!
Crunchy. Toasty. Creamy. Heavenly. This Avocado Egg Salad Everything Bagel Sandwich is so many wonderful things.
Sweet Hawaiian rolls spread with herbed cream cheese then topped with deli meats and tomatoes. A perfectly portable slider to take to your favorite picnic local.
This lusciously creamy, ever so slightly spiced, accidentally vegan, Chickpea Avocado Salad pairs so well with the hearty, subtly sweet, seed-coated crust of Dave’s Killer Breads 21 Whole Grains and Seeds, making for one filling and flavorful Chickpea Avocado Salad Sandwich!
The ultimate nutrition and flavor packed sandwich! This Turkey avocado sandwich has refreshing flavors, yet the sweet potato spread provides a touch of comfort!
So many flavors and textures in this open-faced sandwich! The tapenade spread really gets that salty, briny kalamata flavor everywhere, permeating every bite. It’s delightful.
Looking for an easy tea sandwich recipe for your next tea party? These small finger sandwiches are delicious & perfect for those who are health conscious. Packed with veggies and low-fat yogurt, these make an elegant appetizer for any party, sure to impress a crowd. Enjoy them for breakfast, snack or pack them in the lunchbox, they are always a hit!
These French pressed sandwich bites — inspired by the pan bagnat — have 3 different flavor varieties in one loaf. Plus, they are super easy to prepare.
A southern classic!
This vegan chickpea and avocado sandwich is packed with protein and full of cilantro, celery, dill, green onion, lime and more! The perfect lunch recipe!
This simple Caprese salad is loaded with flavor from fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Mayonnaise Sandwich, Easy Veg Mayo Sandwich | Dassanas Recipes
This is a tasty and easy to prepare mayonnaise sandwich made with mild veggie mayo stuffing.
Take your leftover turkey to the next level with this best ever Turkey Salad! With just 5 ingredients, this simple sandwich spread is going make you look forward to the leftovers!
Need an easy no-cook meal during the warmer months? Prep these sandwiches in 20 minutes and stick them in the fridge to "press" until you're ready to slice & eat. They're jam-packed with savory cold cuts, creamy cheese, briny olive tapenade, tangy pickled peppers, and peppery greens so you won't get bored.
Made with chickpeas, this vegan crunchy chickpea salad sandwich is flavored with bbq sauce and gets its crunch from coleslaw.
These buffalo pulled chicken sandwiches, made with rotisserie chicken and caraway coleslaw are quick, easy and no-cook, so they're perfect for summer or anytime you need a fast no-cook meal!
This kicked up chicken salad sandwich gets a sweet and spicy kick with tropical mango chutney. Lunch will never be the same!
For a sandwich that stays fresh until lunch time, you can take this on a picnic or make it the night before.
If you have any meat leftover from a roast lamb dinner, then you absolutely have to make these Lamb Sandwiches, with avocado and jam. Don't knock it until you've tried it!
Chutney sandwich recipe - Quick and simple to make sandwiches. Only butter and flavorful green chutney is spreaded in this sandwich.
Shredded chicken with crisp tart apples mixed with crunchy pecans in a creamy dressing makes a refreshing light lunch sandwich.
Easy and delicious! The black beans add contrasting color plus protein to this tuna salad, and the sunflowers seeds add a satisfying, nutty crunch.
This Vegan Veggie Sandwich is a scrumptious, 10-ingredient, vegan sandwich with multigrain bread, hummus, avocado, a ton of fresh produce, and pumpkin seeds. This carnivore-approved recipe proves that you don’t need faux meat products to enjoy a vegan, vegetarian sandwich.
Copycat recipe from a tearoom in Scotland; you've never had anything so delicious! Great combination of flavors including the surprising cucumber!
These veggie sandwiches are slathered with a spicy-herby chutney, filled with vegetables, and totally addictive.
Make this Open Face Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Avocado & Greens in less than 10 minutes, for an easy, healthy, delicious breakfast, lunch, or dinner today!
A pillowy soft sandwich with a rich, creamy, flavor-packed egg salad filling, this Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich is a classic that’s very popular in Japan. Very filling, yet very simple to make.
This cheese savoury recipe makes a fantastic filling for afternoon tea sandwiches. A step up from basic cheese, this cheese savoury sandwich is easy to make and full of flavor.
A crusty, slim baguette is drizzled with olive oil and then layered with creamy fresh mozzarella, salty draped prosciutto, bright basil and sweet sundried tomatoes in this delightful sandwich recipe.
