Build a Smarter Sandwich

Never settle for a boring sandwich. There are so many delicious meats, vegetables, and condiments you can put between two hearty pieces of bread. So instead of the same old ham and cheese or PB&J, smack your lips over one of these healthy, updated versions of classic recipes, from Pastrami-Spiced Tofu Reuben to Mediterranean Tuna Melt and Bacon-and-Egg Sandwiches with Greens.

Ingredients:

Firm tofu, reduced-fat mayonnaise, ketchup, sweet pickles, ground coriander, garlic powder, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, olive oil, sauerkraut, pickled jalapeño, unsalted butter, pumpernickel slices, Swiss cheese, half-sour pickles, salt, black pepper

Calories: 454

Try this recipe: Pastrami-Spiced Tofu Reuben

Ingredients:

Olive oil, leeks, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chipotle powder, sharp yellow Cheddar, sliced pimentos, unsalted butter, 7-grain bread, Parmigiano-Reggiano, salt, pepper

Calories: 440

Try this recipe: Pimento Cheese Toast

Ingredients:

Salmon, sesame oil, sesame seeds, 7-grain sandwich bread, olive oil, mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon, tomatoes, bread-and-butter pickles, baby arugula, salt, pepper

Calories: 626

Try this recipe: Grilled Salmon Club

Ingredients:

Carrot, sugar, white vinegar, hearts of palm, olive oil, lime, baguette, Persian cucumbers, Hass avocado, bread-and-butter pickles, small jalapeño, red onion, cilantro, salt

Calories: 398

Try this recipe: Mixed-Veggie Bánh Mì

Ingredients:

Multigrain boule, olive oil, Spanish tuna, lemon, roasted red peppers, Spanish olives, red onion, Mancheo, chives, Marcona almonds

Calories: 421

Try this recipe: Mediterranean Tuna Melt