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So long to the first days of summer where the warm weather had us jumping for joy. Hello to air so thick you could cut it with a knife. We get it—you’re tired, it’s hot, and all you really want to do is jump in a pool somewhere far, far away. Instead you have to worry about trivial things like what you’re going to eat for lunch in this humid environment. To help out, we’re taking the effort out of your meals and instead jamming them with the freshest and coolest ingredients available. Pick your favorite seafood or veggies and try out one of these ten summer sandwich recipes collected just for you.
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New England Lobster Rolls with Lemon Chive Mayonnaise
We prefer our lobster rolls with a light coating of lemony mayonnaise, some finely chopped celery for crunch, and Boston lettuce to keep the bun from getting soggy. Get the recipe on Food52.
Bagna Cauda Toasts with Radicchio, Egg, and Avocado
This dish is bright and savory from the bagna cauda, rich from the avocado, filling from the egg, and comforting from the oil-slicked toast. Which is to say: It is everything we want in life. Get the recipe on Food52.
My Best Tomato Sandwich
It's nothing fancy, but two pieces of toast spread with mayo and stuffed as generously as possible with slices of ripe tomato, plus some salt and coarsely ground black pepper—it just gets us every time. Get the recipe on Food52.
Provençal Tuna Melt
This isn't your standard greasy diner version of a tuna melt. Packed with lots of flavor, this makes for an excellent and healthy lunch. Get the recipe on Food52.
Grilled Chicken Sandwich With Radish Pickles + Greens
This grilled chicken sandwich, dressed up with crisp flavors of radishes and farmer's cheese (ricotta's humbler cousin), is hearty enough to withstand even the hottest of summer heats. Get the recipe on Food52.
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
A dilly, mayonnaisey shrimp sandwich is the classic Norwegian summer food. You can eat it for anytime you like it, anyway you like it. Get the recipe on Food52.
Avocado Crab Rolls
A butter-toasted roll bursting with crab and bound by avocado mayonnaise. Get the recipe on Foo52.
"Moroccan Guacamole" Toasts With Fried Egg
What's not to like about a fried egg and avocado toast? Together, they make a pretty rich combo for your next breakfast or lunch (or dinner). Get the recipe on Food52.
Pan Bagnat: Le French Tuna Salad Sandwich
We chose to include both of the optional ingredients—crisp green beans, briny artichoke hearts—and were glad we did. The resulting sandwich was a glorious riot of colors, flavors, and textures. Get the recipe on Food52.
The Scuttlebutt
Every component of this sandwich can be prepared a day or two (or more) ahead of time, which makes it perfect for a summer party, or a big messy lunch with friends. Get the recipe on Food52.
