16 Healthier Sandwiches Perfect for Bringing to Work and School
These veggie-packed, hand-held meals are all you need!
Nothing hits the spot like a sandwich loaded up with all your favorite things. They can be a healthy lunch option and are easy to take on the go for work or school. Whether served hot or cold, a sandwich can be the way to go for a healthy dose of protein and fresh veggies in each bite. That's why we've gathered our favorite healthy sandwich recipes, from high-protein sandwiches with turkey and tuna to ones that are loaded with your favorite vegetables.
The beauty of sandwiches is that they're easy to adapt based on your liking. You can create a high-fiber sandwich by adding hummus, avocado or roasted broccoli. Or if you're looking for low-calorie meals, load up a sandwich with plenty of veggies for a light lunch. Even a grilled cheese can become a healthier version if you sneak in some vegetables!
Looking for quick lunch ideas for the busy work week? Give these healthy sandwiches a go to stay fueled throughout the day.
Fully-Loaded Veggie Sandwiches
These sandwiches are packed with texture and flavor. You can load 'em up with whatever you have on hand, but we recommend hummus, mashed avocado, tomatoes, cucumber, sprouts and mushrooms.
Get the Fully-Loaded Veggie Sandwiches recipe.
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Turkey Sandwich
Give this classic sandwich a flavor boost with chopped dill pickles, hot honey, onion and white wine vinegar. You can use any leftover roast turkey you have on hand.
Get the Turkey Sandwich recipe.
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Egg Salad Sandwich
This sandwich is packed with protein, thanks to the eggs and Greek yogurt. Capers, lemon and onion add plenty of flavor. Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or even dinner!
Get the Egg Salad Sandwich recipe.
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Salmon Salad Tartines
The budget-friendly secret to these classy toasts? Omega-3 rich canned salmon.
Get the Salmon Salad Tartines recipe.
Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata Sandwich
Make a sliceable, veggie-packed frittata for breakfast and then stuff leftovers in between bread for an easy lunch. Two-for-one!
Get the Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata Sandwich recipe.
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Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
Homemade pesto, chicken cutlets, tomato and mozzarella come together in this easy recipe you'll want to make again and again.
Get the Grilled Chicken Sandwiches recipe.
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Spicy Tuna Sandwiches
Give your go-to tuna salad recipe a kick with spicy pickled green beans. You could also add a little extra protein by using Greek yogurt in the place of mayonnaise.
Get the Spicy Tuna Sandwiches recipe.
Green Goddess Sandwiches
Mix up your sandwich game with this creative recipe. You'll need hard-boiled eggs, basil, avocado, cucumber and sprouts.
Get the Green Goddess Sandwiches recipe.
Roasted Eggplant Veggie Burgers
Is a burger a sandwich? Made with a hearty roasted eggplant patty, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickled jalapeño, we don't care what you call this.
Chicken Caesar Baguettes
Transform your favorite salad into a sandwich that's bursting with veggies. We love the way a baguette soaks up extra Caesar dressing, but feel free to use a whole-wheat wrap for a lighter option.
Get the Chicken Caesar Baguettes recipe.
Steak Sandwich with Arugula
A juicy, hearty steak sandwich (with 42 g of protein!) is the best thing to banish midday hunger pangs.
Get the Steak Sandwich With Arugula recipe.
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Veggie Wraps with Goat Cheese
Bulk up your wraps with mashed chickpeas, crumbled goat cheese and all the roasted veggies. You won't even miss the meat.
Get the Veggie Wraps with Goat Cheese recipe.
Avocado and Tuna Salad Wraps
Brimming with fresh avocado, mixed greens, herbs and a squeeze of lemon, this wrap is a fun, fresh way to make the most of that stash of canned tuna currently sitting in your pantry.
Get the Avocado and Tuna Salad Wraps recipe.
Provolone Veggie Party Sub
Loaded with colorful veggies and a little melty cheese (rather than sodium-laden cold cuts!), this vegetarian option is a crowd-pleaser.
Get the Provolone Veggie Party Sub recipe.
Veggie Niçoise Pitas
Fill pitas with a few quintessential Mediterranean diet ingredients (think: roasted red peppers, chickpeas and kalamata olives) for a lunch that'll allow you to pretend you're sitting on the beach in the south of France, not at your desk.
Get the Veggie Niçoise Pitas recipe.
Mushroom Quinoa Burger
This blend of 'shrooms and whole grains won't fall apart while you cook it the way that other veggie burgers do.
Get the Mushroom Quinoa Burger recipe.
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