The Best Cold Sandwiches For Summer
Making a sandwich is a gift of love, and I’m a girl who truly loves a sandwich! Ever since I was little, making very special cold sandwiches–whether for myself or a loved one–has been one of my superpowers. I quickly learned that delicious food is all about curating the ingredients and spending time with each of them on the way to inventing a little masterpiece.
An easy way to elevate your ingredients is to make a herbed mayo spread. It will significantly dial up the flavor of your sandwiches. And don’t forget about my marinated red onions! They are a sandwich’s best friend.
Today’s roundup is all about some of my favorite summer sandwiches, which are served cold or at room temperature because when it’s hot outside, we want to keep the heat out of the kitchen. Celebrate summer by wrapping them up to make a trip to the beach or a picnic at the park even more delightful.
Tuna Niçoise Sandwich
You’re familiar with my salads as well as my sandwiches, so let’s bring them together! This Nicoise Sandwich is perfect for weekend meals. It’s fantastic with my Creamy Chive Dressing. Though it requires a few steps and some time, the results are definitely worth it.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
This viral Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap is a true game-changer! Featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, delicious fillings, and crunchy gluten-free croutons, it’s more than just a wrap—it’s a fabulous indulgence. This is an amazing moment in a wrap but feel free to unwrap it and have it as a more traditional Caesar salad.
Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwich
We’re all about Green Goddess flavors in every form, and here’s an easy, quick way to enjoy a chicken salad sandwich. The delight of an all-green sandwich is almost beyond description. Make a mini green goddess sauce that pairs so well with the chicken.
Greek Salad Wrap
I love transforming salads into sandwiches! It’s so much fun. This Greek Wrap, also known as my Greek Salad Wrap, is perfect for summer eating. It’s definitely one of my favorite ways to eat because it’s fresh, light, and bursting with flavor.
Marinated Tomato Sandwich
These marinated tomatoes are a true highlight and an essential addition to any summer menu, especially in this tomato sandwich. The vibrant tomatoes are incredibly tasty, soaked in a garlic herb oil infused with
shallots, basil, parsley, chives, and lemon zest. This sandwich offers an extraordinary blend of flavors.
Italian Sandwich
If I had to pick a favorite sandwich, it would undoubtedly be an Italian creation. I love keeping some high-quality ingredients on hand so I can always whip one up for myself or one of my favorite eaters. Capocollo, salami, mortadella… simply delicious!
Click here to get the recipe and see it on Instagram.
More Of Teri’s Favorite Cold Sandwiches
One of my favorite mayo combinations came to me while creating a Green Goddess chicken salad. I realized that the green mayo would be lovely on just about anything! Blend your mayonnaise with a little Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, chives, basil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper then stir in some green onions. Keep reading to see the recipe below. You’ll definitely want to make this!
Herbed Mayo
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Description
An easy way to elevate your ingredients is to make a herbed mayo spread. It will significantly dial up the flavor of your sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/3 cup chopped chives
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup chopped basil
- ¼ cup greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Pinch of pepper
- Scant ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions, optional but recommended
Instructions
- Put all of the sauce ingredients in a mini food processor and blend until well combined. If you’re using a traditional blender, double the ingredients so that it blends well as a single batch won’t properly blend.
- If you’d like to go an extra step, I like to add some sliced green onions after blending and stir it all together. Optional but highly recommended!
- Store in a air-tight jar in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
This herby mayo is really customizable to whatever herbs and spices you have on hand. We’ve also made a vegan version by swapping out the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise and swapping the greek yogurt with coconut yogurt – delicious!
I really like the idea of ??treating cooking as a way to express affection. A carefully prepared sandwich is definitely much more special than one just made to get it done. That meticulousness is similar to playing block blast; every step requires thought to create the best possible result.