What are your favorite sandwiches that don't need to be warmed up?
I'm trying to come up with some fresh, out-of-the-ordinary ideas for lunchtime sandwiches for the fall. I'm open to ones that have to be assembled and the filling can even be something that needs to be warmed. No grilling abilities though, so no toasted bread or paninis. Any favorites?
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Bahn mi (poached chicken or traditional cold roast pork)
Cold poached chicken with aioli in croissant bread.
1/2 avocado mushed up
a couple of thin slices of ham
pickled jalapeno
a couple of thin slices of swiss cheese
a couple of thin slices of tomato
some horseradish cream
salt to taste
Make the sandwich by putting the avocado next to the bread. The other ingredients in any order. Wrap tightly in cling wrap to compress the sandwich. Keep in the fridge until ready to eat.
http://www.food52.com/recipes/12804_grilled_halloumi_and_vegetable_sandwiches
I also grill a beef tenderloin (fillet) and then slice it cold the next day for sandwiches with a wasabi mayo (good mayo with added wasabi) and some greens.
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/31/dining/heres-eating-lunch-with-you-kid-a-good-appetite.html?ref=agoodappetite
I also enjoy big beautiful tomatoes, basil and wonderful shaves of Parmesan or other good cheese with a hint of mayo between two slices of great bread!
Curried chicken salad is really good (I think Amanda has a curried smoked turkey version on this site), I also love making a sandwich with leftover slices of roasted sweet potato, avocado and chevre; or ham and fontina with pear slices and a tiny sprinkling of cinnamon and nutmeg.
http://www.food52.com/recipes/6896_pan_bagnat_le_french_tuna_salad_sandwich
vegetarian:
http://www.food52.com/recipes/6938_all_vegetable_muffaletta
authentic New Orleans muffaletta:
http://www.food52.com/recipes/4805_waiting_for_bonaparte_muffaletta_the_remix_edition
Often, though, I'll go for simpler stuff: avacodo with hummus and onion (the avacado and hummus take away the onion's bite), or smoked turkey breast with roasted pepper.
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Take a loaf of crusty bread. Scoop out the interior. Mix with a can of chick peas (mostly drained) to make a hummus (tahini optional) or use white beans in a food processor. (lemon juice, olive oil, garlic) Coat the interior with that with layers of provolone, Mortadella , smoked bell peppers, artichoke (canned is fine)...and thinly sliced layers of zucchini and pepperoncicni, finish up with some fresh parsley and salt/pepper..
Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge overnight.
Slice off bits to pack for lunch and it's good for three days.