35 Summer Sandwich Ideas That'll Make Lunch and Dinner Even Easier
Pack 'em for picnics or whenever you want a low-lift meal.
When we've got an afternoon free in the summer, we reach for the picnic basket and start stuffing it with summer sandwiches.
We thought you might do something similar, so we decided to round up some of our favorite summer sandwiches. Whether you're packing them for travel or just sitting down to eat, the fresh vegetables, mouthwatering meats, melty cheese, and awesome sauces in these sandwiches are perfect for enjoying in the summer sunshine.
Open-Faced Tomato and Dill Toasts
This barely-a-recipe dish is possibly the best thing you can do with a fresh, ripe tomato.
Egg & Biscuit Sandwiches with Tomato Jam
Summer in the country is tomato jam season. We put this tasty recipe on everything from sandwiches to Saltines. It's best on homemade biscuit sandwiches, though.
Get the recipe for Egg & Biscuit Sandwiches with Tomato Jam.
Classic Tuna Melt Sandwich
It's summer, it's lunchtime, you're home, and you're hungry.
What to do? Make a tuna melt!
The Ultimate BLT Sandwich
This is a pull-out-all-the-stops over-the-top barn burner of a sandwich that will knock anyone's socks off. The bacon is crispy pancetta. The heirloom tomatoes are roasted for flavor. The lettuce is spicy arugula. The pickled onions are a perfect complement, and the home made focaccia is worth all the effort.
Slow Cooker Beef Tacos
Are tacos sandwiches? Food writers in the 1930s certainly thought so, and who are we to disagree?
Whether or not you agree, they're certainly good summertime fare.
BLT with Crispy Fried Tomatoes and Avocado
Want to make your BLT just a little snazzier? Fry the tomatoes and add avocado.
Get the recipe for BLT with Crispy Fried Tomatoes and Avocado.
The Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Tomato
Just because a sandwich is simple doesn't mean it can't be stunning.
Stovetop Cheeseburgers
Summer is burger season, but that doesn't mean you have to outside and crank up the grill just to have one.
Toffee-Almond S’mores
How could we have a summer sandwiches gallery without the most classic summer sandwich of them all? We have a couple ideas for making these treats even more decadent.
Roast Beef Baguettes
Cold roast beef, tender greens, and a spicy butter-horseradish-mustard sauce make this perfect for picnics—or just eating on the porch.
Turkey Burgers with Blue Cheese–Celery Slaw
Meet your new favorite turkey burger. This Buffalo-sauce-flavored burger is a beef-free crowd-pleaser.
Ina Garten's Cheddar & Chutney Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Grilled cheese is a classic always/anytime sandwich, but leave it to Ina to up the yum factor by 1,000.
Get the recipe for Cheddar & Chutney Grilled Cheese Sandwiches.
Chicken Finger Sub with Cabbage Slaw
The only thing better than dunking chicken fingers in ketchup, is covering them in a cabbage and snap pea slaw.
Beef Burgers with Jalapeños, Cheddar, and Crispy Pepperoni
Are you a spicy food fan? This backyard burger packs a flavorful punch with jalapeños, pepperoni, and plenty of other delicious toppings.
Egg-Salad-and-Caramelized-Onion Sandwiches
There's nothing plain about this lunchtime favorite, upgraded with fresh mayo, buttery Bibb lettuce, and slow-cooked sweet onions.
Get the recipe for Egg-Salad-and-Caramelized-Onion Sandwiches.
Croque Madames
If you've got a little time and want to get fancy, try this luxe take on a standard ham and cheese. The combo of egg yolk, salty ham, and toasty sourdough is intensely satisfying.
Pork Burgers with Hatch Chiles and Pepper Jack
This isn't your average burger! These pork patties are jam packed with plenty of spice and flavor thanks to Hatch chiles and Pepper Jack.
Grilled Buffalo Chicken Sandwiches
Break out the grill! This smoky chicken topped with a sweet blue cheese-apple slaw makes for an unforgettable taste.
German Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Put us firmly in the "every meal should have a dessert" camp. And even dessert gets to have an occasional sandwich!
Eggplant Burgers with Yogurt-Feta Sauce and Quick Pickled Cucumbers
This meat-free burger is fresh, flavorful and filling.
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