The best veggie sandwich is made from crusty bread, dijon mustard, and tons of veggies like cucumber, tomato, carrots, and radish! Easy to customize, this meatless sandwich will be your lunchbox favorite.
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Your summer veggie sandwich game is about to blow up.
There are a handful of things that really make this the BEST veggie sandwich. It has a great combination of flavors and textures. If you think putting a bunch of veggies together is going to taste boring, think again!
If you can't find the right ingredients or aren't willing to put in the prep work, don't worry! You can still make a darn good sandwich. This is just how I love to do it!
Ingredients
- French baguette
- Mustard
- Provolone
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Radish
- Carrot
- Spinach
How to make the best veggie sandwich
- Open up the bread and spread both sides with mustard.
- On one side of the bread place a slice or two of cheese, then top with a layer each of tomato, cucumber, radish, carrot, and spinach.
- Top with the remaining side of bread and eat immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and keep cool for a healthy picnic lunch.
Top tips
Good quality bread
Good bread is SO important in a vegetarian sandwich. I like to cut up a French baguette (whole wheat when possible) made by a local bakery.
I will occasionally use a baguette from another bakery and it's just not as good, so shop around to find your favorite. You could also use ciabatta or regular old sandwich bread if it's easier for you.
The best condiments for a veggie sandwich
I don't care for mayo, so I go big time on the mustard. I love, love, love this country dijon from Grey Poupon (<-- affiliate link), although I have also used Maille mustards with delicious success.
Of course mayo, vegan mayo, or aioli are also options. Hummus is a good choice too if you want to add more protein.
How to cut vegetables for a vegetable sandwich
A mandolin makes thinly slicing the cucumbers and radishes super easy. If you don't own one, just use a big chef's knife to slice them as thinly as possible.
I always use a vegetable peeler to cut the carrot into ribbons, but you could just run that through the mandolin or chop as well! If you haven't made carrot ribbons before, just peel off the outside of the carrot, then use the peeler to scrape along the side of the carrot so you get a bunch of big, flat ribbons.
If you slice a bunch of these veggies at once they should keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for a few days, making throwing a sandwich together to take to work, school, or even for a quick dinner quick and easy! You can put on as much or as little of the veggies as you like, there's really no way to mess this up.
What to serve with a veggie sandwich
I love to serve this vegetable sandwich with red grapes or sweet potato tortilla chips. The sweet side pairs nicely with the spicy mustard to hit all your tastebuds.
Tips for customizing a veggie sandwich
- Use mayo instead of mustard on one side of the bread
- Use the best vegan salad or my high protein vegan salad as the filling
- Add roasted red peppers (patted dry if jarred)
- Add your favorite deli meat for meat eaters
- Put a fried egg on it
- Add thinly sliced red onion
- Add hot peppers or pickled jalapeño
- Leave the mustard off and toss the spinach in your favorite Italian dressing
- Add a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper
- Add mashed or sliced avocado
- Add hummus
- Use a couple different kinds of cheese, such as cojack, pepper jack, or muenster
FAQ
This sandwich has the perfect combination of crunch, softness, and flavor. It tastes fresh and is pretty filling. Of course all tastes are different, and this recipe is easy to customize to your liking!
It's easy to make this sandwich vegan by simply leaving off the cheese.
You can make this sandwich gluten-free by using your favorite gluten-free bread or wrap. Be sure to double check your mustard to make sure its gluten-free.
If you make this recipe be sure to rate it, leave a comment, or tag #theliveinkitchen on Instagram!
Recipe
The Best Veggie Sandwich
Ingredients
- French baguette, cut into whatever size sandwich you want and cut in half lengthwise
- Country dijon mustard, or your favorite mustard
- Provolone cheese
- Sliced tomato
- Sliced cucumber
- Sliced radish
- Carrot ribbons
- Baby spinach
Instructions
- Open up the bread and spread both sides with mustard.
- On one side of the bread place a slice or two of cheese, then top with a layer each of tomato, cucumber, radish, carrot, and spinach.
- Top with the remaining side of bread and eat immediately or wrap tightly in plastic wrap and keep cool for a healthy picnic lunch.
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