Tired of eating the same, boring turkey sandwich for lunch everyday? Too exhausted and overworked to put effort into coming up with new and interesting sandwich combinations? All Northwestern students need some lunchtime inspiration every once in a while to liven up the middle of the week. Here are some creative sandwich alternatives to mix into your midday-meal routine. They aren’t exactly Mom’s homemade sandwiches, but they should subdue your cravings for another month.
Mexican Wrap
Total time: 5-10 minutes (depending on how long the sandwich line is) Servings: 1
Ingredients: Tomato Wrap Balsamic vinaigrette A handful of shredded mozzarella cheese Corn and bean salsa Jalapenos Tomatoes
Directions:
- Drizzle balsamic vinaigrette on the tomato tortilla.
- Add the rest of the ingredients.
- Roll it up and ask the person at the sandwich station to grill your wrap on the Panini maker.
- Cut and enjoy!
Italian Sub
Total time: 5-10 minutes (depending on how long the sandwich line is)
Servings: 1
Ingredients: Sub bread Italian dressing Two slices of Provolone cheese Lettuce Onion Tomato Roast Beef Salami Pepperoni
Directions:
- Slice the bread in half.
- Add Italian dressing to both halves of bread.
- Add two slices of cheese to one piece of bread.
- Add the meat, followed by the veggies.
- Ask the person at the sandwich station to grill your sandwich on the Panini maker.
- Slice in two and enjoy with some french fries.
Not-your-average Ham and Cheese
Total time: 5-10 minutes (depending on how long the sandwich line is) Servings: 1
Ingredients: Two slices of sourdough bread Dijon Mustard Two slices of Swiss cheese Ham Sliced cucumber
Directions:
- Spread Dijon mustard evenly on both pieces of bread.
- Add two slices of Swiss cheese to one piece of bread.
- Add the ham and the cucumber.
- Ask the person at the sandwich station to grill your sandwich on the Panini maker.
- Cut and enjoy this Parisian classic
Turkey Rueben
Total time: 5-10 minutes (depending on how long the sandwich line is) Servings: 1
Ingredients: Two slices of rye bread Dijon mustard or Thousand Island dressing Two slices of swiss cheese Turkey Sauerkraut (optional)
Directions
- Spread your dressing of choice evenly onto both slices of bread.
- Add two slices of Swiss cheese to one side of the bread.
- Add the turkey and sauerkraut (if that’s your jam).
- Ask the person at the sandwich station to grill your sandwich on the Panini maker.
- Slice and enjoy!
For the Health-Conscious
Total time: 5-10 minutes (depending on how long the sandwich line is)
Servings: 1
Ingredients: Two slices of wheat bread Two slices of provolone cheese Hummus Carrots Lettuce Banana Peppers Mixed veggies
Directions:
- Spread a generous amount of hummus on both pieces of bread.
- Add both pieces of cheese to one of the slices of bread.
- Add the veggies.
- Ask the person at the sandwich station to grill your sandwich on the Panini maker.
- Enjoy this healthy choice!