28 Natural Sandwich Recipes for a Quick, Healthy Meal

With the rush of everyday life it is natural that many people no longer have time to go to the kitchen and prepare something to eat. However, not every recipe is difficult and time consuming.

For those who are new to the kitchen or don't like to waste time, natural sandwich recipes are ideal. They are easy and very fast as well as healthy. Check out some sandwich ideas to prepare:

Chicken Sandwiches

1. Wet Chicken Sandwich: A great choice for very hot days because it's a cold and quick snack. The texture is creamy and can be adapted to light versions, replacing whole grain bread and mayonnaise with plain yogurt.


2. Raisin Chicken Sandwich: nutritious and tasty, this snack is a complete meal and can replace lunch or dinner. The special touch is the raisin, ideal for those who like a bittersweet snack.

3. Chicken Quick Sandwich: A great choice for reusing Sunday roast chicken. Fast, practical and delicious.

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4. Ricotta Chicken Sandwich: This sandwich is the perfect choice for warmer days, as the filling is very fresh. You will need shredded chicken, garlic, onion, carrot, ricotta, curd and thyme.

5. Chicken Ricotta Sandwich: A slightly longer recipe to make, but well worth it. The key to speeding up is to make a good amount of chicken and ricotta cream, refrigerate and consume for a few days.

6. Chicken, ricotta, carrot and raisin sandwich: a very practical and bittersweet and unique sandwich. The raisins are hydrated during the marinade resulting in a light texture. Worth a try.


7. Chicken, Sicilian Lemon, and Zucchini Sandwich: This recipe proves that sandwiches can also be sophisticated. The chicken is cooked whole and then sliced, which results in a very juicy texture. The zucchinis are not cooked, only marinated and the lemon gives a special touch. A classic Mediterranean combination.

8. Chicken and cottage sandwich: A nutritious and dietary recipe. The sandwich takes in addition to chicken and cottage, alfalfa sprouts, grated carrots and tomatoes.

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9. Avocado Mayonnaise Chicken Sandwich: Avocado is a great ingredient for making a nutritious, lactose-free mayonnaise. The chicken in this recipe is grilled and is very dry.

10. Sweet and Sour Sausage Sandwich: A great way to make the most of the leftover salpicão is to make a natural sandwich. The author of the recipe recommends adding lettuce, carrots and grated beets, but you can add the vegetables of your choice.

Turkey or Ham Breast Sandwiches

11. Turkey and Tomato Blanquet Sandwich: The sandwich is made with toasted bread, which makes all the difference for those who like crispy foods. Avocado, cheese and various seasonings are also used.

12. Cream Cheese Turkey Breast Sandwich: Simply pass cream cheese on whole grain bread, add turkey breast slices and salad for a quick and tasty meal.

13. Pineapple Turkey Breast Sandwich: For those who like the bittersweet taste, this sandwich is a great choice. The pineapple used can be canned or boiled with a little sugar.

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14. Ham Sandwich: Although ham is a sausage and contains a large amount of sodium and fat, according to the author of the recipe it is possible to include food in the diet along with healthier ones.

15. Ham and Pineapple Sandwich: Again pineapple appears as an ingredient for the natural sandwich. Besides the delicious bittersweet flavor, this fruit has several benefits for digestion, prevention of colds, among others.

16. Raw Ham Sandwich, Steppe Cheese, and Cherry Tomatoes: One thinks that natural sandwiches are only for hot days. This sandwich is also ideal for cold days, as it is cooked in the oven and served warm.

17. Ham Sandwich as Dried Tomato Sauce: The dried tomato sauce in the recipe is a wild card and can be used to prepare various other dishes. For the sandwich, in addition to the sauce and ham, brie cheese and arugula are added.

Tuna or Salmon Sandwiches

18. Sophisticated Salmon Sandwich: While it's a quick meal, a sandwich can be sophisticated. In this recipe the author uses smoked salmon, cucumber, tomato, sour cream and various seasonings, and warns of choosing a good cheese to accompany.

19Tuna sandwich: With the drained tuna a pate with cream cheese, grated carrots and spices is prepared. Then just add lettuce and tomato leaves to the sandwich.

20. Tuna, cheese and beet sandwich: Using tuna, cottage cheese and beet, a paste is prepared to fill the sandwich. In addition to nutritious, a beautiful and colorful sandwich.

21. Creamy Salmon Sandwich: The sandwich brings smoked salmon, cream chease, capers, and spices to the sandwich filling. The recipe's tip is to chop the stuffing instead of the processor to maintain a creamy texture, but with a few bits.

Meatless Sandwiches

22. Ricotta, carrot and raisin sandwich: For the ricotta to become creamy, mayonnaise and olive oil are added. Used breads can be baked in the oven to be crispy.

23. Chickpea Sandwich: A great sandwich option for vegan diet enthusiasts. Chickpeas are used to make a pate with mustard, olive oil and various spices.

24. Egg and avocado sandwich: A slightly unusual but very nutritious and delicious mix. Eggs are high in protein and avocado, although caloric, has many good fats for health.

25. Cream Cheese, Cucumber and Mint Sandwich: Very simple to make, just stuff the bread with all the ingredients. Cream cheese can be substituted for mayonnaise, curd or cottage cheese.

26. Ricotta Sandwich, Mozzarella, Pineapple and Salad: Simply spread the ricotta paste on the two slices of bread and add the remaining ingredients. The salad may be the one you prefer.

27. Avocado and Tomato Sandwich: The avocado-tomato combination is delicious and popularized by the Mexican guacamole recipe. In addition to these ingredients, the sandwich also includes peppers, onions and green leaves.

28. Honey and ginger caramelized cheese and pear sandwich: a very different combination to get out of the rut. Just chop the pears and add with honey and ginger in a frying pan. Then just assemble the sandwich.

There are natural sandwiches for all tastes and all types of diet. Among the many recipes mentioned here, surely some pleased you and you want to try soon. It does not take much time to prepare a healthy and delicious meal.

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