Healthy Sandwich Recipes for Lunch

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You can never have too many healthy sandwich recipes, right?! Sandwiches are the easiest thing to pack up for work or school, but they are rarely healthy. So, I made a list of numerous highly nutritious recipes for you (and me) to try out. I would recommend that you find a good whole-grain bread you genuinely like and stick to it.

There are some super interesting combinations, as well, but I think you’ll love them! All of the sandwich recipes below have a few things in common: they are incredibly nutritious, loaded with micronutrients, slow-digesting carbs, fiber, healthy fats, and protein! Scroll down for the best lunch ideas ever!

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Cottage Cheese Flatbread Sandwich

Here’s one protein-rich idea that doesn’t include the regular bread: cottage cheese flatbread sandwich. This flatbread easily went viral on social media because it’s so easy to make, healthy, and delicious.

Viral Cottage Cheese Flatbread
Wondering how to make viral cottage cheese flatbread? This recipe brings simplicity and flavor together, making it a fantastic addition to your culinary repertoire. Enjoy experimenting and making it your own!
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Greek Yogurt Bagels

Greek Yogurt Bagels are a healthy sandwich idea for lunch! To keep it nutritious, fill them with lean proteins like turkey, tuna, grilled chicken, or hummus, and add fresh veggies such as spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers. You can also spread avocado or low-fat cream cheese for healthy fats and extra flavor.

Greek Yogurt Bagels from the Air Fryer
These Greek yogurt bagels are the perfect mix of easy and delicious, making them ideal for high-protein breakfast, snacks, or brunch. Whip up a batch and see how versatile and satisfying homemade bagels can be. They’re a game-changer! Quick and easy to make in an air fryer, these 2-ingredient bagels are a perfect DIY project.
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Tuna Salad Wrap

This tuna tortilla wrap recipe is a healthy and delicious alternative to a traditional sandwich! Packed with protein from tuna, vibrant veggies like cherry tomatoes and corn, and a creamy, tangy sauce, it’s a perfect lunch or quick meal. Wrap it up in a large tortilla, and you’ve got a portable, satisfying option that’s just as versatile as a sandwich but even more fun to eat.

Healthy Tuna Salad Wrap
This Healthy Tuna Salad Wrap is a delightful and convenient meal that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Give it a try—you’ll love how simple and tasty it is! It’s especially great for summer days but enjoyable all year round. So why not whip it up for your next meal? You won’t be disappointed!
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Chicken Wrap

This chicken tortilla wrap is a simple and tasty meal that’s great for lunch or dinner! It’s made with juicy chicken, fresh veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, and corn, and a creamy sour cream sauce. Wrap it all up in a tortilla, and you’ve got an easy, healthy meal that’s perfect when you don’t feel like having a regular sandwich.

Chicken Tortilla Wrap for Lunch
This Chicken Tortilla Wrap is a tasty and convenient meal that’s perfect for lunch or a quick dinner. Give it a try—you’ll love how easy it is to make and how delicious it tastes! It’s perfect for busy days, picnics, or whenever you need a satisfying meal on the go.
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Healthy Carrot Salad Sandwich

Carrots are my favorite veggie for sandwiches on the go, as they stay crisp for the longest time! Plus, the dressing is spot on – super aromatic, spicy, and deep-flavored with soy sauce, mirin, sesame oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, rice vinegar, and sesame seeds.

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Beet Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Are there any beet lovers here? I love their earthy flavors, especially in combination with fresh arugula and scallion for a spicy kick. Of course, you can go with whole-wheat crusty bread! 

Roasted Beet Grilled Cheese Sandwich
With goat cheese, scallions and arugula, this roasted beet grilled cheese sandwich is a more grown-up, veggie-centric version of the classic.
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Lentil Sandwich

Red lentils are a fine plant protein source, so they are a fabulous base for a vegan sandwich. This fusion is pretty special, as it involves loads of different antioxidant spices – coriander, turmeric, ginger, cumin, curry, garlic, mustard seeds, black pepper, mint, and lemon juice.

Lentil dal sandwich – World Cancer Research Fund
This is quite complex for a sandwich, but we think the results are worth it. Spices, dal and vegetables make for a super-tasty and different dish
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Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich

This is one of my favorite sandwich combos – hummus, avocado, and loads of veggies, like leafy greens, tomato, cucumber, roasted bell peppers, and red onion. I like to use whole-grain bread to add more fiber and slow-digesting carbs to my meals, too.

Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich
Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich is easy to make and tastes amazingly delicious! It’s a hearty and healthy, vegan lunch, dinner or meal prep idea. WFPB recipe.
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Mushroom and Spinach Melt

Mushrooms are a superb choice when you want some protein and meaty texture but no fats at all. The cheese selection is ideal here – provolone and fontina, as their melty texture and rich but not overwhelming smacks, are the perfect matches with thyme, spinach, and balsamic vinegar.

Mushroom & Spinach Melts
These mushroom and spinach melts check all the boxes: they’re cheesy, packed with veggies and easy to make.
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Edamame and Avocado Power Sandwich

Edamame mash is a brilliant idea – loaded with protein and incredibly delish. It is something like pesto with lemon juice, chives, and extra virgin olive oil blended into a creamy texture. It is perfect in this combination: whole grain bread, avocado, micro greens, and pickled red onion.

Edamame & Avocado Power Sandwich
This post is sponsored by Soyfoods Association of North America in conjunction with Blog Meets Brand and I have been compensated for my participation. All opinions are my own. Did y’all know that April is National Soy Foods Month?
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Strawberry Spinach Sandwich

If you fancy something light but highly nutritious for lunch, check this recipe out! It is a simple sandwich with sprouted grain bread, deli turkey, strawberries, baby spinach, avocado, alfalfa sprouts, and some cheese.

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This strawberry, spinach and turkey sandwich is a healthy lunch that can feed a small crowd or pack up nicely for picnics!
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich

First things first, don’t forget to toast your bread, as it makes a huge difference! Mix up chickpeas with Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and garlic, then mash them a bit to get a slightly creamy consistency.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony and surprisingly delicious. It’s got all the flavors of a tuna salad sandwich but with chickpeas instead.
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Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich with Pesto and Arugula

This is an ultimate sandwich combo: sourdough bread, goat cheese, mozzarella, parmesan, tomatoes, arugula, avocado, and pesto. One thing is clear – it is loaded with flavors and textures, melty and super rich!

Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich with Pesto and Arugula
This Grilled Goat Cheese Sandwich recipe is the best vegetarian lunch for any day. A yummy combo of multiple cheeses, pesto, arugula and veggies.
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Gourmet Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich

This combo right here is the best sweet thing you can have for breakfast, as it is overflowing with healthy fats that will keep you full for a long time! It is a fusion of walnuts, almond butter, peanut butter, banana, and a dash of cinnamon on sprouted wheat bread.

Gourmet Banana Peanut Butter Sandwich
It’s time that the humble peanut butter sandwich got a facelift – and a healthy one at that!
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Cucumber Tuna Salad Sandwich

A classic tuna sandwich, but with a healthier twist? Yes, please! Instead of mayo, you have reduced-fat plain Greek yogurt mixed with solid white tuna in water, plus some herbs and spices for the flavor. This one is fantastic!

The Best Cucumber–Tuna Salad Sandwich
Cucumber adds a refreshing crunch to the creamy tuna salad in this easy sandwich. We opted for Greek-style yogurt to reduce fat and calories and add some tanginess to the dressing.
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Smokey Black Bean Hummus and Avocado Sandwich

To be honest, I would never have the idea to make a sandwich with black beans, but here we are! They are a nice fount of plant protein and married with salsa, avocado, hummus, veggies, cheese, and multigrain bread; they make a fine, spicy bite!

Smokey Black bean, hummus and avocado sandwich -vegan
What’s for lunch? This plant based, high protein, vegan Smokey Black Bean hummus and avocado sandwich fits the bill. no cook, easy prep,
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Chicken Pesto Panini

This is the sandwich of all sandwiches – toasted panini just hits differently! You can use whole wheat ciabatta, but this recipe asks for whole-grain sandwich tins, which are awesome! Stuff them with chicken, arugula, roasted pepper, fresh mozzarella, and call it a day!

Chicken Pesto Panini
Our chicken pesto panini is made with extra-thin bread, so it’s crispy, and the ingredients shine through. Make this easy panini for lunch or dinner.
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Smoked Salmon Sandwich

Simple yet effective, the smoked salmon sandwich is overflowing with flavors. The base is rye bread with some cream cheese, cucumber, red onion, arugula, and capers for a touch of tang.

Smoked Salmon Sandwich
This smoked salmon sandwich with cream cheese and cucumber works well as a healthy meal for breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Avocado Egg Salad Sandwich

If you love egg salad, test this recipe out! You will need eggs, egg whites, avocados, plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dijon mustard, and green onion for the spice. This sandwich has a fine share of healthy fats, proteins, and fiber – just go for whole-grain bread.

Avocado Egg Salad {Healthy}
Avocado Egg Salad, you will love the avocado addition. Use your hard boiled eggs to make this delicious and healthy egg salad recipe!
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Turkey Apple Cheddar Sandwich

This sandwich is definitely not for everyone’s palate, but it is SO good! On a bed of whole grain bread, place smoked turkey, turkey bacon, sharp white cheddar, apple, pickled red onion, coleslaw, and avocado – an interesting combo, right?!

Turkey Apple White Cheddar Sandwich with Thyme
Full of awesome textures and fall flavors, this sandwich is delicious, wholesome, and satisfying. Also perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers!
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Healthy Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich

Whole wheat pitas are one of the best ingredients to stock your pantry with! This is THE recipe I always make when I have leftover rotisserie chicken! Just marry it with some avocado, Greek yogurt, herbs, spices, cherry tomatoes, and Swiss cheese.

Healthy Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwich Recipe
These Chicken Avocado Pita Sandwiches are so healthy and so easy. Stuff a pita pocket full of tasty ingredients and lunch is ready!
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Easy Vegan Roasted Veggies and Hummus Sandwich

This is definitely a gourmet spread! Roast some bell peppers, portobello mushrooms, zucchini, and red onion – this simple step will skyrocket the taste of the veggies. Also, here are two amazing spread options – hummus and sundried tomato spread – YUM!

Easy Vegan Roasted Veggies & Hummus Sandwich
This hummus sandwich with veggies is so quick and easy. Smooth and savory hummus and veggies on sprouted grain bread. Vegan and Plant-Based.
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Avocado Veggie Sandwich

A fresh veggie sandwich is always a good idea! Of course, you don’t have to use these specific vegetables; you can just utilize what you already have in the fridge. Also, I prefer mustard for a spread in this combo or hummus when I add some carrots.

Avocado Veggie Sandwich
Quick and easy avocado sandwich is piled high with fresh veggies, sprouts, and creamy mashed avocado. Add baked tofu or tempeh for a protein boost!
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