Easy sandwich filling ideas

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Ditch the same old lunch routine! This guide overflows with creative and cost-conscious sandwich fillings, perfect for packing, picnics, or a quick desk lunch

1. Coronation chicken

Plate of coronation chicken on a bed of leaves on a plate

 

Transform your leftovers into a gourmet lunch in just 5 minutes with our easy coronation chicken recipe. This budget-friendly filling is bursting with warming curry spices and a touch of sweetness from mango chutney. Enjoy it piled high on a sandwich, spooned over a jacket potato, or tossed into a vibrant green salad.

For the full recipe, click here.

 

2. Ploughman’s sandwich

Ploughmans sandwich with ham and cheese

 

Imagine thick-cut ham and mature cheddar cheese layered between slices of bread, all perfectly complemented by tangy pickle. For a flavour explosion, upgrade your mayo with a dollop of wholegrain mustard. Thinly sliced fresh apple adds a delightful crunch, while peppery rocket provides a finishing touch.

For the full recipe, click here.

 

3. Club sandwich

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This towering treat is a feast for the eyes and the stomach. Layers of crispy bacon, tender chicken, and all the classic trimmings are piled high between slices of toasted bread. It’s a gastro-pub classic that’s guaranteed to curb your cravings and leave you feeling happy and full.

For the full recipe, click here.

 

4. Crab & cucumber

Two triangles of lemony crab and cucumber club sandwiches on a plate

 

Our Lemony Crab & Cucumber Clubs elevate your afternoon tea or transform any occasion into a delightful soiree. Succulent white crab meat is tossed in a zesty lemon mayo laced with fresh chives.

For the full recipe, click here.

 

5. Smoked salmon and avocado

Salmon club sandwich

 

Elevate your lunch game with our Smoked Salmon Club. This triple-decker masterpiece features layers of rich hot smoked salmon, peppery rocket for a delightful bite, and creamy, buttery avocado. Serve with leftover rocket for a light and refreshing side salad.

For the full recipe, click here.

 

6. Herby chicken gyros

Herby chicken gyros

 

Tender, garlicky chicken breast is marinated to perfection, then nestled in a warm pita with crisp summer vegetables and our homemade tzatziki sauce. This explosion of Greek flavours is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

For the full recipe, click here.

 

7. Schnitzel sandwich

Schnitzel sandwich next to block of Grana padano cheese in the background

 

Tired of boring lunch options? This sandwich will have your colleagues drooling with envy. Crispy chicken schnitzel, coated in a golden parmesan crust, gets nestled between fresh little gem lettuce for a delightful textural contrast. Sriracha adds a fiery kick, taking this sandwich from ordinary to extraordinary.

For the full recipe, click here.

 

8. Next-level steak sandwich

One next level steak sandwich

 

Skip the restaurant and whip up this gourmet steak sandwich at home! Tender grilled sirloin gets the royal treatment with a creamy horseradish & Dijon mustard mayo. This flavor bomb is perfect for a date night in or a solo indulgence. Air fryer or grill? You choose!

For the full recipe, click here.

 

9. Air-fryer cheese & ham toastie

Two slices of air-fryer cheese & ham toastie stacked together

 

This classic gets a gourmet upgrade! Move over, boring white bread – we’re talking generous hunks of sourdough toasted to golden perfection, enveloping layers of melty Gruyère cheese.

For the full recipe, click here.