20 delicious sandwiches to make at home this summer

Chicken salad is the ultimate summertime sandwich. It’s filling yet light, can be made savory or sweet, and tastes good on a variety of breads. Perhaps the tastiest way to eat it is on a flaky, buttery croissant, but it’s good no matter how you spin it. 

If you want an easy, crowd-pleasing meal, serve some sliders. They’re a great go-to for a quick supper or a side when you’re hosting. You can make traditional sliders with burger patties, or you can change things up with different meat and cheese combinations. 

BLTs are a quintessential summer sandwich. They’re delicious in their classic form, but there are so many tasty ways to elevate them, too. However you decide to consume your BLT, you won’t regret it. 

Clubs are another great sandwich that can be eaten with classic ingredients or switched up for a twist. Add some garden-fresh vegetables for a light and summery spin when it's warmer. 

Summer is the season of grilling, and most grillers know it’s far too easy to make more meat than necessary for one meal. If you’ve got some leftover steak from last night’s grilling session, use it to make a sandwich the next day. 

Once tomato season hits, there’s nothing more delicious than a basic tomato sandwich. You can add some butter or mayonnaise and salt and pepper to liven it up, but you don’t need any major ingredients besides tomatoes and bread for a delicious summertime snack. 

If your affinity for tomatoes isn’t strong enough to eat them alone, have a caprese sandwich instead. You’ll still get all the lovely taste and texture of a tomato sandwich, along with the flavorful extras of mozzarella and basil. 

Summer is the season to turn salads into sandwiches. An egg salad sandwich is another classic bit of deli fare that’s best enjoyed in the summer, either as is on some white bread or stacked with some lettuce and tomatoes on a croissant. 

Seafood is not readily available in many parts of the country, meaning a homemade lobster roll will be quite spendy. However, it will also taste incredible, so if you want to treat yourself, spend just a bit extra on some lobster and split-top buns. 

A pita pocket sandwich always tastes good, but it will be just a bit fresher if you make it in the summer. That way, you can utilize all the garden-fresh produce you have. You can even make some homemade tzatziki with your cucumbers and herbs. 

Cobb salads have all the right ingredients; they’re just missing bread. By making a Cobb salad into a sandwich, bread is added, and everything is right in the sandwich world. 

If you struggle to eat sushi with chopsticks, turn it into a sandwich. Use crispy rice or seaweed squares as the “bread,” and stuff it with all your favorite sushi roll ingredients. It’s a fresh sandwich that can easily be dipped in soy sauce, spicy mayo, or any other dipping sauce you use for sushi. 

Get to know your meats this summer with a delicious BBQ brisket sandwich. Experiment with slow cooking on the grill, and then experiment with your sandwich toppings. Brisket always makes a lot, so you’ll have plenty of meat for your concoctions. 

We can debate whether a hot dog is a sandwich after you have a few this summer. But if you’re going to make hot dogs for a meal, go all out. Get all the fixings you can think of to try classic combinations and experiment. 

Peanut butter and jelly will always have our hearts, but in the spirit of trying new sandwiches in the summer, we suggest a peanut butter and banana sandwich. It’s easy to make, but it offers a fresh and fruity twist on a classic that’s perfect in the summer. For an even better sandwich, add a drizzle of honey. 

Cucumber sandwiches aren't just a finger food for a tea party. With the right additives, they can be super flavorful. Try adding some cream cheese, dill, salt, and pepper for something tasty and light. 

Try a bell pepper sandwich for a fun, carb-free deli meat option. This uses two halves of a bell pepper as “bread.” It’s tasty and crunchy, and you can fit tons of toppings in there. 

Have yourself a lovely tuna salad sandwich this summer, too. It’s a classic that’s easy to whip up and have on hand for a week of lunches or a gathering of people. It tastes good on any bread and can be eaten with so many toppings and condiments. 

If you want a simple grilled cheese, have a simple grilled cheese. But don’t be afraid to venture into new territory by using more than one type of cheese, a new bread, or by adding ingredients, like meats and vegetables, to the mix. 

Say goodbye to regular cheeseburgers and hello to Juicy Lucies this summer. A Juicy Lucy has melted cheese inside the burger, making for a welcome change in texture from your typical cheeseburger. They’re a little more work to make, but it’s worth the effort.