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Home ยป Bento Lunches ยป Healthy Lunch Box Food Ideas ยป The Ultimate List of Sandwich Fillings

The Ultimate List of Sandwich Fillings

May 6, 2016 · 20 Comments

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Do you ever get fed up of sandwiches? Think they're boring? Well think again, because today I have over 140 sandwich filling ideas to share with you. You read that right, I've got 140+ different sandwich ideas right here in this post - sandwiches will never be dull again!

Over 140 delicious sandwich filling ideas for packed lunches - sandwiches will never be boring again

I have to admit that I've actually had this post in the pipeline for absolutely ages, but as it is British Sandwich Week next week, I thought it was the perfect time to finish it off and finally share it!

These ideas have come from lots of different sources, the most important of which was you, my lovely readers, via the fantastic community we've built around the Eats Amazing Facebook page and our Lunch Packing Community group (have you joined yet? Do come on over!)

I've asked you for sandwich ideas several times over the last year and you've come up trumps every time, so I noted them all down and added them to the list - I feel hungry just reading it!

I also asked my fellow foodie bloggers if they had any sandwich ideas to share and of course they did so you can see lots of their gorgeous sandwich ideas as you work your way down the list and you'll find links to all of their delicious sandwich recipes too.

So without further ado, I present to you over 140 delicious sandwich ideas that are perfect for packed lunches all the year around!

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Clockwise from top left: Sausage Sloppy Joes from Fuss Free Flavours, Philly Cheese Steak from Living Sweet Moments, Fig & Prosciutto from Supper in the Suburbs and Ploughmans Sandwich from Fab Food 4 All.

Cold Meats

Ham
Ham & Pickle
Ham Salad
Ham & Lettuce
Ham, Lettuce & Beetroot
Ham & Tomato
Ham & Avocado
Ham & Houmous
Ham & Cheddar Cheese
Ham & Cream Cheese (recipe from Le Coin de Mel)
Ham & Coleslaw
Ploughmans (recipe from Fab Food 4 All)
Sausage
Sausage Sloppy Joes (recipe from Fuss Free Flavours)
German Sausage Slices
Sliced Pepperoni
Pepperoni & Cheese
Fig & Prosciutto (recipe from Supper in the Suburbs)
Bacon
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato
Brie & Bacon
Cheddar & Bacon
Goats Cheese & Bacon

Delicious Pulled Lamb Baguette Recipe from Fuss Free Flavours

Pulled Lamb (recipe from Fuss Free Flavours)
Pulled Pork (recipe from Le Coin de Mel)
Roast Beef
Roast Beef Salad
Steak Salad (recipe from Blue Bear Wood)
Philly Cheese Steak (recipe from Living Sweet Moments)
Corned Beef
Corned Beef & Pickle

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Clockwise from top left: Turkey Egg Salad from Mandy's Recipe Box, Turkey Argula from Avocado Pesto, Kid Friendly Turkey Salad from Living Sweet Moments and Turkey with Black Bean Spread from The Wicked Noodle.

Poultry

Chicken
Chicken & cranberry sauce
Chicken & Sweet Chilli Jam
Chicken Salad (recipe from You Brew My Tea)
Chicken & bacon salad
Chicken & bacon
Chicken & Sweetcorn
Chicken & Avocado
Fruity Chicken Salad with Tarragon Yoghurt Dressing (recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens)
Chicken Tikka
Chicken Tikka with Sliced Onion Bhaji
Chicken Tikka Salad
Chicken Tikka with Yoghurt & Mango Chutney
Chicken Greek Salad (recipe from Snappy Gourmet)

Delicious BBQ Pulled Chicken Flatbread recipe - great lunch box idea for kids and adults too - from Eats Amazing UKBBQ Pulled Chicken (recipe from Eats Amazing)
Coronation Chicken (recipe from The Petite Cook)
Malibu Chicken (recipe from Home Cooking Memories)
Turkey
Turkey Salad
Kid Friendly Turkey Salad (recipe from Living Sweet Moments)
Turkey Egg Salad (recipe from Mandy's Recipe Box)
Turkey & Cranberry Sauce
Turkey with Black Bean Spread (recipe from The Wicked Noodle)
Turkey & Pickled Red Cabbage
Turkey Argula (recipe from Avocado Pesto)
Duck Salad with Plum Sauce (recipe from Blue Bear Wood)

Egg

Egg Mayo
Egg Mayo + Bacon
BLT Egg Salad (recipe from Two Healthy Kitchens)
Egg Salad (recipe from Coffee With Us 3)
Avocado Egg (recipe from Tin and Thyme)
Egg & Cress (recipe from Le Coin de Mel, why not try growing your own cress!)

Fish/Seafood

Tuna Mayo
Tuna & Cucumber
Tuna & Sweetcorn
Tuna & Spring onion
Tuna Salad (recipe from You Brew My Tea)
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese
Prawn Mayo
Prawn Mayo Salad

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Clockwise from top left: Cheese & Pear Ploughmans from The Veg Space, Pear & Goats Cheese from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian), Goat's Cheese, Walnuts & Honey from Le Coin de Mel and Green Goddess from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian).

Cheese (Vegetarian)

Cheese & Mango Chutney
Cheese & Onion
Cheese & Cranberry Sauce
Green Goddess (recipe from Easy Cheesy Vegetarian)
Cream Cheese
Cream Cheese & Marmite
Pizza Cream Cheese (add Tomato Puree & Herbs)
Cream Cheese & Cucumber
Cream Cheese & Grated Carrot

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sandwiches for Kids from My Fussy Eater
Cream Cheese & Strawberries (recipe from My Fussy Eater)
Cream Cheese & Raspberries
Cream Cheese & Grapes
Cream Cheese & Jam
Cream Cheese & Pineapple
Cottage Cheese Salad
Cottage Cheese & Pineapple
Garlic (roule) cheese
Smoked Cheese & Mango Chutney
Grilled Cheese Pizza Sandwich (recipe from Three Different Directions)
Cheddar Cheese
Cheddar Cheese & Pickle
Cheddar & Sliced Tomato
Cheddar & Grapes
Cheddar & Marmite
Cheddar & Apple
Cheddar, Apply & Spring Onion
Cheddar & Marmalade
Cheese & Pear Ploughmans (recipe from The Veg Space)
Pear & Goats Cheese 
Goat's Cheese, Walnuts & Honey (recipe Le Coin de Mel)
Halloumi with Avocado Pea & Mint Pesto (recipe from Supper in the Suburbs)
Brie & Cranberry
Brie & Grape
Brie & Avocado 
Grilled Nutella Cheese (recipe from Say Grace)

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Clockwise from top left: Carrot, Houmous & Avocado from Tinned Tomatoes, Bombay Sandwich from Simply Food, California Veggie Sandwich from Peas & Crayons and Tofu Bacon BLT from Amuse Your Bouche.

Other Vegetarian

California Veggie Sandwich (recipe from Peas & Crayons)
Tofu Bacon BLT (recipe from Amuse Your Bouche)
Veggie Sausage, Red Pepper & Hummus (recipe from Tinned Tomatoes)
Avocado & Salad
Avocado & Banana
Grated Carrot & Raisins
Bombay Sandwich (recipe from Simply Food)

Beautiful Cucumber Sandwiches from Chez Maximka

Cucumber (beautiful recipe from Chez Maximka)
Cucumber & Marmite
Houmous & Grated Carrot
Carrot, Houmous & Avocado (recipe from Tinned Tomatoes)
Houmous & Feta Cheese
Houmous & Roasted Red Pepper

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Clockwise from top left: BLT Egg Salad from Two Healthy Kitchens, Falafel Salad from Tinned Tomatoes, Chickpea Salad from The Crunchy Chronicles,  Avocado Chickpea Salad from The Crunchy Chronicles.

Chickpea Salad (recipe from The Crunchy Chronicles)
Avocado Chickpea Salad (recipe from The Crunchy Chronicles)
Falafel Salad (recipe from Tinned Tomatoes)
Honey
Jam
Chocolate Spread
Chocolate Spread & Strawberries
Chocolate Spread & Banana
Chocolate Spread & Jam
Chocolate Hummus (recipe from Recipes from a Pantry)
Banana & Chocolate Spread

Nuts

Peanut Butter
Peanut Butter & Jam
Peanut Butter & Banana
Peanut Butter & Honey
Peanut Butter & Bacon
Peanut Butter & Cucumber
Peanut Butter & Apple
Cashew Butter
Almond Butter
Nut Butter & Raisins

I hope that this post has given you plenty of ideas to keep your lunches interesting for a little while at least! Now that we've got the fillings sorted, how about a few creative sandwich ideas to make them extra fun for the kids too? I do love a fun sandwich!

4 Fun and Easy Sandwich Ideas - Fun Food for Kids - perfect for school lunch boxes bento boxes and party food too - Eats Amazing UK

If you're looking for more lunch inspiration for the kids or yourself, check out my Lunch Box Ideas for Kids and Lunch Box Ideas for Adults boards over on Pinterest, for hundreds of delicious and fun ideas.

Do you have a favourite sandwich? I'd love to build up this collection as a great source of inspiration for lunch packers everywhere, so do comment below if you have a sandwich that I've missed off the list!

Grace

If you enjoyed this collection of delicious recipes and ideas, please pin it so that you can find it again! For more easy lunch ideas and recipes, check out the Lunchbox and Picnic Recipes section here on the Eats Amazing blog or pop over and follow my lunch themed Pinterest boards for fun and healthy lunch box ideas from all over the web; Kids Lunch Box Ideas & Packed Lunch Ideas.

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  1. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche says

    May 06, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    Oh my word! What a fantastic resource. So many brilliant ideas and recipes here - thanks for featuring a couple of mine! Will definitely be referring to this next time I'm in a lunchtime rut ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  2. Kim Carberry says

    May 06, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    Wow, wow, wow!
    I really want a sandwich now x

    Reply
  3. Mel says

    May 06, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    Oh wow, what a whopper of a list! I love a good sandwich. Thanks for the inspiration, and for sharing some of my favourites. Will be pinning now xx

    Reply
  4. Camilla Hawkins says

    May 07, 2016 at 5:47 pm

    What a comprehensive list of sandwiches and their fillings! I have to say my favourite sandwich is egg mayonnaise with a dash of cayenne pepper and sliced tomato:-) Thanks for including my Ploughmans sandwich;-)

    Reply
  5. Choclette says

    May 07, 2016 at 8:21 pm

    Crikey, so many ideas! I don't think I shall ever be at a loss for a sandwich filling again. Thanks for such a useful post.

    Reply
  6. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

    May 08, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    Wow, what a list. It has something for everyone. Will pin as I would love to refer to this later.

    Reply
  7. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    May 10, 2016 at 5:54 pm

    Happy British Sandwich Week! My brother and his family live near London, but they neglected to tell me about this little British celebration! ๐Ÿ™‚ Now I have so MANY perfect ways to celebrate! Sandwiches will never be boring again! Thanks bunches for including us!

    Reply
  8. Briony says

    May 13, 2016 at 12:16 pm

    Now that is a list of good sarnies! Many of my personal favourites are already on there but I do also enjoy a cheese and celery spread, it's so easy to make. Pop a few sticks of celery, some mayo and grated cheese into the food processor and blitz. A delicious and easy sandwich filling in just a few minutes. #TheList

    Reply
  9. Katy (What Katy Said) says

    May 15, 2016 at 8:15 am

    I am going to pin this for later as I am totally rubbish at sandwiches. It is all in the prep isn't it? I always forget to buy half the things so end up with plain old ham! Fab list, I have my eye on quite a few! #TheList

    Reply
  10. Kristie says

    May 18, 2016 at 11:44 pm

    This is a fantastic resource! I am pinning it immediately ๐Ÿ˜€

    Reply
  11. Mary Smith says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:10 am

    Fantastic list. Feeling sooo hungry now!

    Reply
    • Grace says

      May 16, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      Thank you, I hope it's useful!

      Reply
  12. anthea says

    December 30, 2017 at 9:14 pm

    Hi
    In a toastie I put avocado, sliced tomato (take out some of the pips) and a drop of balsalmic vinegar drizzled on top in white bread. If it were an ordinary sandwich, some iceburg lettuce popped on as well, served in granary bread makes a wonderful vegan treat.
    NB Every time I do not use a spoon to get a small amount of balsamic vinegar out to sprinkle it, I accidently release a big splodge onto the sandwich. Every time.

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  13. Michelle Summers says

    January 21, 2018 at 5:45 pm

    I love tuna avocado and watercress on granary healthy and delicious! Love all your suggestions as well loads to try.

    Reply
  14. Anthea Hay says

    March 19, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    As long as meats are not processed and use low GI / GL bread then thumbs up.

    Reply
  15. Mal says

    April 30, 2018 at 7:05 pm

    German salami, mature cheddar and BBQ sauce for me, please. Or chicken, garlic mayo and honey.

    Reply
  16. ellie says

    June 07, 2018 at 11:39 pm

    If someone hasn't already mentioned it, the Reuben! It consists of roast beef (can use deli pre-cooked), sauerkraut mixed with thousand island dressing, placed on pumpernickel bread; toasted bread optional.

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  17. Ash says

    July 04, 2018 at 11:30 pm

    Nice list. One of my personal all-time favourites is peanut butter and pickle, but it's not the most popular combo!

    Reply
    • Grace Hall says

      July 09, 2018 at 10:47 am

      That's an interesting one, worth a try at least!

      Reply
  18. The Sandman says

    July 04, 2019 at 12:25 pm

    I cannot believe you left out peanut butter and marmite

    Reply

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