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Classic Summer Sandwich Recipes

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: May 31, 2025

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Don’t want to spend a lot time in the kitchen this summer? Here are 17 classic summer sandwich recipes to beat the heat and still put a delicious meal on the table!

7 classic summer sandwich recipes to beat the heat and stay out of the kitchen.

When the temps are up, simple, easy meals that are versatile and can be put together without heating up the kitchen are just what you and your family craves. That’s where delicious summer sandwiches ideas come in handy. Plus, they’re perfect for packing up and taking out on the lake, to the beach or sharing with friends on the patio!

The best sandwich recipes can be put on a bun, in wrap, piled on your favorite bread or even eaten with crackers. Serve them with pasta salads, coleslaw, potato salad or fries and you have a casual meal that is sure to be everyone’s weekly favorite!

You’re going to love these easy summer sandwich recipes. Keep them close because they’ll be on repeat all summer long!

Classic Summer Sandwich Recipes

Tasty Lemon Chicken Salad

Not your average chicken salad recipe, this savory, hearty recipe is made with bright, lemony chicken, red bell pepper, chopped black olives, and seasoned with a sprinkle of celery seed.  Delicious piled high on a sandwich, with crackers or just by the forkful, this is one easy recipe that will soon become a family tradition!

Shrimp Salad Roll with Lemon Dill Mayo

Shrimp salad rolls are definitely one of those quick and easy meals you need in your summer arsenal. Little shrimp boil up quick & pink in just 2-3 minutes, then are tossed with red onion and celery in a simple Lemon Dill Mayo for a bright and tangy salad that is irresistable on a sour dough, Brioche or Ciabatta roll! Best served chilled with a tall glass of sweet tea, nothing says summer quite like a good Southern style shrimp roll.

The Best Jalapeno Pimento Cheese

This easy homemade Southern pimento cheese recipe with diced jalapenos delivers classic, old fashioned taste with a kick! Perfect for a satisfying sandwich at lunch or for an easy light dinner with fruit, this simple, creamy spread is addictively delicious!

Roast Beef Po Boy Sandwich

A Roast Beef Po Boy is a Louisiana favorite, chock full of rich, fall-apart beef roast bathed in its own debris gravy, wrapped in crispy, light French bread and dressed to the nines with creamy horseradish, lettuce, tomatoes and Provolone cheese.

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Let’s talk gorgeous, easy delicious sandwiches that perfect for parties, showers, potlucks or any get together!  Dreamy cream cheese, ripe strawberries, crisp spinach and salty smoked turkey or ham all piled high on buttery croissants make a delectable little picnic sandwiches that taste even better than they look!

Southern Chopped Ham Salad

This zippy chopped ham salad will have your family looking forward to leftover ham or just ham anytime!  Not your average ham salad sandwich spread, this chunky version makes for a perfect appetizer with crackers or a delicious sandwich on your favorite whole grain bread.  Never wonder about how to make the best ham salad again!

Ultimate Farmhouse Egg Salad

This classic southern farm-style egg salad is so easy and delicious!  Why farm-style you ask?  Because this chunky salad is veritably loaded down with goodness– chopped celery, green onions, sweet pickles and pimentos!  Make an egg salad sandwich, have it on a bed of lettuce.  This egg salad has what it takes to satisfy for breakfast, lunch or dinner!  

Tuna Salad with Apples, Celery & Pecans

Tuna salad is hands down one of my favorite go-tos  for the perfect no-cook lunch or supper. Chock-full of chopped apples, ribs of celery, and buttery southern pecans, this tuna salad makes an ever so subtle nod to a classic Waldorf.  It’s perfect on a croissant or on a bed of lettuce with some lovely multi-grain or wheat crackers. 

Spicy Italian Crescent Ring

Get all the zing of your favorite Italian sub wrapped in a tender, flaky crust with this easy Spicy Italian Crescent Ring recipe!  Loaded with ham, pepperoni, 2 glorious melty cheeses, banana or pepperoncini peppers & roasted red bell pepper, this delicious hot sandwich is perfect for parties, tailgates, family fun nights and even a quick dinner on busy weeknights.  You’re going to love serving this fun, dippable crescent ring every chance you get!

Shredded Chicken BBQ Sandwich (Slow Cooker Recipe)

This easy crock pot Shredded BBQ Chicken recipe will have you eating the best tender, melt in your mouth shredded BBQ Chicken Sandwiches all the time!  With a simple homemade Tennessee style BBQ sauce made rich with molasses and strong coffee, this versatile family recipe is sure to become a quick favorite.  Plus, I’ve got instructions for making this comfort food in the oven too.  It just doesn’t get any better than this!

Green Chile Chicken Salad

You’ve not had chicken salad like this before! We’re talking a serious fiesta, Tex Mex makeover that will make your tastebuds sing! Building on the classic combo of chicken and green chiles, this chicken salad recipe is flavor-packed with sweet roasted corn, punchy red onion, cilantro, lime, cumin and chili powder.

Benedictine Cucumber Sandwiches

Cream cheese, fresh dill, chives, diced English cucumbers and a little mayo create a rich and creamy sandwich spread (also known as Kentucky Benedictine) for the best cucumber sandwiches you’ll ever make.

Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad

This is the best Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe! It is loaded with sweet dried cranberries, juicy, tart apples, crunchy celery, sliced almonds and savory shredded chicken in a creamy mayo dressing. 

Crock Pot BBQ Beef Pot Roast

Get ready to enjoy cozy, comforting pot roast with mouthwatering cookout flair! This easy BBQ Beef Pot Roast recipe slow cooks seasoned chuck roast to fall apart tender in a simple homemade BBQ sauce for juicy shredded BBQ beef you can eat on sandwiches or as a main dish.

Shredded Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Shredded chicken, hot buffalo sauce, cool Ranch dressing & cream cheese on crisp Hawaiian sweet rolls make unforgettable Buffalo Chicken Sliders for an ideal game day or party appetizer! Serve them with your favorite salad to round out any meal with a hearty kick!

Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich

A fun twist on a New Orleans classic, this Muffuletta Crescent Ring Sandwich has all the traditional layers of ham, salami, cheese and homemade olive salad stuffed inside a golden, flaky crescent roll ring! Perfect as a party appetizer, at tailgates, on game day and a must for Mardi Gras!

Juicy Lucy Broiler Burgers

When you can’t grill outside, you can still have great, juicy hamburgers at home… if you know how to broil them in the oven!  It’s as easy as turning on the oven and setting a timer.  That’s it! And to make sure we bring the extra special in this simple recipe, these juicy Lucy Broiler Burgers are mixed with shredded cheese to create a full flavored Juicy Lucy style burger in every bite!

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