Our 22 Best Sandwich Recipes By Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis Danielle DeAngelis is a journalist and Associate News & Trending Editor for EatingWell. Her current beat is focused on food and health news as well as exclusive celebrity features, regularly interviewing the top names of today’s entertainment industry. She previous worked as the 2022-23 fellow and as an assistant editor for the brand. Her passion for reading, writing and eating local all guide her in her position at EatingWell. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 27, 2024 Close Credit: Brittany Conerly These highly-rated sandwiches are so delicious that you'll want to eat them for both lunch and dinner. Packed with veggies, cheese and proteins like tuna and chickpeas, these sandwiches are filling and flavorful choices that will become a part of your meal rotation. Recipes like our Cucumber Sandwich and Veggie & Hummus Sandwich are healthy and irresistible. There is so much nutrition in each of these sandwiches that you probably don't need to include a side dish, but it's always nice to have something else to offer. And no one is stopping you from eating half a sandwich and saving the rest for another meal while you pair it with a bowl of soup—something hearty and warm for cooler weather or chilled for warmer weather. A slaw is also an easy addition, whether a cabbage coleslaw or a broccoli slaw. And sandwiches beg for something crunchy. Try making a batch of microwave potato chips with 8 grams less fat than store-bought varieties, or if you plan ahead and have some time, there's nothing like a platter of air-fryer zucchini chips or deep purple beet chips. 01 of 22 Cucumber Sandwich View Recipe Save Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light. The cream cheese-yogurt spread complements the crisp refreshing cucumber while the hearty flavor and texture of the whole-wheat bread hold everything together. Removing the crusts makes it more delicate than your average sandwich. 02 of 22 Veggie & Hummus Sandwich View Recipe Save This mile-high vegetable and hummus sandwich makes the perfect heart-healthy vegetarian lunch to-go. Mix it up with different flavors of hummus and different types of vegetables depending on your mood. 03 of 22 Chickpea Salad Sandwich View Recipe Save Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious. It's got all the flavors of a classic tuna salad sandwich—dill, lemon and a bit of garlic—but with chickpeas instead to add a vegan source of protein and a healthy boost of fiber. Celery brings a nice crunch. 04 of 22 Loaded Cucumber & Avocado Sandwich View Recipe Save Jacob Fox This loaded cucumber and avocado sandwich is filled with creamy avocado and crispy cucumbers. Ricotta cheese mixed with extra-sharp cheddar adds flavor while sliced red peppers offer a splash of color. 05 of 22 Caprese Sandwich View Recipe Save Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta. The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor. Topping the bread with a layer of basil leaves and using toasted bread helps to keep the sandwich from getting soggy if you need to make it a few hours ahead. 06 of 22 Egg Sandwiches with Rosemary, Tomato & Feta View Recipe Save Photographer /Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Emily Nabors Hall These hearty breakfast sandwiches are packed with ingredients that are popular in Mediterranean cuisines, including feta, tomato and spinach. 07 of 22 Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches View Recipe Save Lighten up classic egg salad by swapping in creamy avocado instead of using mayonnaise. Sandwich it between toasted whole-wheat bread and you've got an easy, packable lunch ready for work or school. 08 of 22 White Bean & Avocado Sandwich View Recipe Save White beans mash seamlessly into a creamy protein-packed spread for a satisfying healthy sandwich that makes for an easy lunch or dinner. Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans. This vegetarian sandwich recipe is also a fiber superstar: Avocado, beans, greens and whole-wheat bread team up to give it 15 g of fiber, more than half of what most women should aim for in a day. 09 of 22 Veggie Sandwich View Recipe Save There's no chance of getting the afternoon munchies when you fuel up with this vegan veggie sandwich filled with fiber and healthy fats, plus fruit on the side. It'll keep you energized until dinner. Feel free to swap in your other favorite sandwich vegetables, sprouts or greens. 10 of 22 Avocado, Tomato & Chicken Sandwich View Recipe Save In this healthy chicken sandwich recipe, the avocado is mashed to create a healthy creamy spread. 11 of 22 Green Goddess Sandwich View Recipe Save Victor Protasio This green goddess sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich. The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice. The cucumber and sprouts add a nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess. 12 of 22 Baked Falafel Sandwiches View Recipe Save This street-style falafel sandwich is herbaceous, tangy and rich. The falafel gets nice and crispy in the oven while the veggies inside keep it simple and fresh. Make the tahini sauce (see Associated Recipes) ahead of time for easy prep. Wrapping the sandwich in foil makes it a perfect bring-along lunch and helps hold it together for eating on the go. 13 of 22 Tuna Salad Sandwich with Sweet Relish View Recipe Save This sweet twist on a classic tuna-salad sandwich is a healthy high-protein lunch that even your kids will love. 14 of 22 Open-Face Goat Cheese Sandwich with Tomato & Avocado Salad View Recipe Save This simple lunch comes together in just 10 minutes, making it a great option for busy days. 15 of 22 Cucumber Caprese Sandwich View Recipe Save Brie Passano We added cucumber and greens to the tomato to make this refreshing cucumber caprese sandwich flavored with pesto, fresh mozzarella and a sweet balsamic glaze. 16 of 22 Crispy Cod Sandwich View Recipe Save Skip frying but keep all the crunch with this healthy baked fish sandwich recipe. The wire rack ensures both sides of the baked cod get crispy. 17 of 22 The Ultimate Turkey Avocado Sandwich View Recipe Save This turkey-avocado sandwich is the perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. Packed with leftover turkey, bacon, cranberry sauce and more, this sandwich is sure to satisfy. If you really want to do this sandwich up, chef Hugh Acheson, a judge on the reality cooking competition show, "Top Chef," suggests searing a slice of stuffing or bread pudding until it's nice and crispy and putting it between the turkey and avocado. 18 of 22 10-Minute Tuna Melt View Recipe Save Joy Howard This variation of a classic sandwich uses mayonnaise, but not where you think! Mayo is brushed on the outside of the sandwich in place of butter to make the sandwich golden and crispy as it heats in a skillet. Plain Greek yogurt takes mayo's place in the salad—along with crunchy celery, roasted red bell peppers and scallions—for a satisfying lunch with less saturated fat. 19 of 22 Beef & Bean Sloppy Joes View Recipe Save This healthy copycat recipe of the comfort food classic trades beans for some of the meat to bump up fiber by 7 grams. We also cut back on the sugar and ketchup in this Sloppy Joe recipe makeover to save you 12 grams of added sugar. 20 of 22 Mushroom French Dip View Recipe Save Jacob Fox Meaty portobello mushrooms have just the right amount of earthy, savory flavor and the perfect texture to replace beef in these vegetarian French dip sandwiches. 21 of 22 Strawberry & Cream Cheese Sandwich View Recipe Save Sliced strawberries and reduced-fat cream cheese come together in a sandwich for this quick and healthy lunch box treat. 22 of 22 BLATs (Bacon-Lettuce-Avocado-Tomato Sandwiches) View Recipe Save In this healthy BLT recipe, we use a creamy avocado spread flavored with garlic and basil, and add sprouts. Look for sprouted-wheat bread in the frozen section or with other specialty breads at your grocery store. Explore more: Healthy Recipes Main Dish Sandwich Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit