Salad sandwich
Salad sandwiches are a type of sandwich that contains salad ingredients, typically lettuce, tomatoes, and onions. They are usually served cold, although some variations may be served warm.
The history of salad sandwiches is unclear, but it is believed that they originated in the United States in the late 19th or early 20th century. It is also believed that the salad sandwich was invented as a way to use up leftover salad ingredients.
The first known recipe for a salad sandwich was published in an 1896 cookbook called Salads, Sandwiches, and Chafing-Dish Dainties. This cookbook contained a recipe for a sandwich made with chopped lettuce, celery, and mayonnaise.
Advice
When making a salad sandwich, it is important to consider the type of bread you use. Opt for something that is soft and with a mild flavor, like a white bread or whole wheat bread. This will help the flavors of the salad shine. Additionally, you should use a creamy dressing, like a mayonnaise based dressing, to bind the sandwich together and help keep it moist. Finally, make sure to add plenty of toppings and crunchy vegetables for texture and flavor. By following these tips, you can create a delicious and satisfying salad sandwich.
Questions
What defines a salad sandwich?
A salad sandwich is a sandwich made with a variety of raw vegetables, usually including lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. It can also include other ingredients such as cheese, bacon, olives, or avocado. It is usually served on white or whole wheat bread and may be served with a dressing or mayonnaise.
Can a sandwich be a salad?
No, a sandwich cannot be a salad. A sandwich is typically made of two slices of bread with a filling in between, while a salad is typically a combination of raw vegetables and/or fruits.
Has Australia abandoned the salad sandwich?
No, the salad sandwich is still a popular meal in Australia. It is a common lunch option and is still popular in cafes and restaurants, particularly in the warmer months.
How do you make salad sandwiches not soggy?
To make salad sandwiches not soggy, spread a layer of mayonnaise or mustard on the bread before adding the other ingredients. This will help create a barrier between the bread and the wet ingredients, which will help keep the sandwich from becoming soggy. You can also use a toasted or grilled bread, and add the wet ingredients only at the last minute before serving.
What are the 5 types of sandwiches?
1. Grilled Cheese 2. BLT 3. Club Sandwich 4. Reuben 5. French Dip
What are the 5 basic types of salads?
1. Green salad 2. Caesar salad 3. Fruit salad 4. Potato salad 5. Greek salad
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Recipes
Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
- salt
- white bread
- celery
- mayonnaise
- caper
- lemon juice
- solid
- onion
- bell pepper
Craig Claiborne’s Chicken Salad Sandwich
- black pepper
- pickle
- salt
- celery
- parsley
- red wine vinegar
- poached chicken
- caper
- onion
- yogurt
- green onion
- mayonnaise
- rye bread
Eli Zabar’s Egg Salad Sandwich
- pepper
- salt
- dill
- mayonnaise
- bread
- egg
Konbi’s Egg Salad Sandwich
- salt
- ice
- salt
- crème fraîche
- kewpie mayonnaise
- green onion
- dijon mustard
- rice wine vinegar
- egg
- milk bread
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- salt
- mayonnaise
- avocado
- tomato
- alfalfa sprout
- celery
- green onion
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
- chickpea
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- tahini
- butter lettuce
- multigrain sandwich bread
Tuna Salad Sandwiches
- potato chip
- salt
- green onion
- celery
- sour dill pickle
- parsley
- dill
- mayonnaise
- black pepper
- olive oil
- tuna
- lemon juice
- ciabatta sandwich roll
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- olive oil
- salt
- celery
- mesclun salad
- tarragon
- mayonnaise
- chicken breast
- health
Greek Salad Sandwich
- dijon mustard
- pepper
- salt
- feta
- sherry vinegar
- onion
- mint
- cucumber
- green pepper pepper
- olive oil
- mayonnaise
- wheat english muffin
- tomato
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
- salt
- bay seasoning
- mayonnaise
- green onion
- worcestershire sauce
- celery
- lemon juice
- sandwich roll
- iceberg
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- pepper
- celery salt
- garlic
- celery
- mayonnaise
- carrot
- onion
- paprika
- rotisserie chicken
- yellow mustard
- wheat sourdough roll
Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
- green leaf lettuce
- salt
- radish
- sprout
- avocado
- english cucumber
- green onion
- lime juice
- cayenne pepper
- chickpea
- mayonnaise
- yellow mustard
- garlic
- wheat pita
Egg Salad Sandwiches With Green Olive, Celery and Parsley
- arugula
- salt
- butter
- parsley
- green olife
- celery heart
- green onion
- red pepper flake
- olive oil
- egg
- challah bread
Classic Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- hard
- dill pickle relish
- chicken
- mayonnaise
- celery
- salt
- black pepper
- red
- bread
- lettuce
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
- salt
- celery
- parsley
- onion
- chickpea
- vegan dijon mustard
- vegan mayonnaise
Perfect Turkey Salad Sandwich
- celery
- parsley
- lemon juice
- mayonnaise
- onion
- black pepper
- turkey
- bread
- salt
- lettuce
Chicken Poppy Seed Salad Sandwiches
- loaf white sandwich bread
- pepper
- salt
- mayonnaise
- almond
- dill
- poppy seed
- chicken breast
- grape
- celery
Thai Basil Steak Salad Sandwich.
- chili paste
- fish sauce
- ginger
- mango
- baguette
- basil
- honey
- soy sauce
- sesame oil
- olive oil
- cilantro
- peanut
- skirt steak
- carrot
- green onion
- jalapeño
- persian cucumber
- garlic
- gingered tahini
- lime juice
Egg Salad Sandwich
- yellow mustard
- mayonnaise
- large hard egg
- lettuce
- salt
- white bread
Ham Salad Sandwiches
- onion
- mustard
- celery
- bread
- mayonnaise
- ham
- black pepper
- butter
- salt
Green Goddess Tuna Salad Sandwich
- salt
- lemon zest
- tuna
- celery
- garlic
- shallot
- herb
- basil
- mayonnaise
- parsley
- sour cream
- tarragon
- olive oil
- lemon juice
- english muffin
Curried Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
- mccormick gourmet hot madras curry powder
- mayonnaise
- salt
- mccormick gourmet onion powder
- butter
- egg
- english muffin bread
- watercress
Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
- salt
- kale
- lemon juice
- dill
- stone mustard
- turmeric
- chickpea
- pepita
- caper
- vegan mayonnaise spread
- wheat bread
Tik Tok Grinder Salad Sandwich
- mayonnaise
- iceberg lettuce
- beef steak tomato
- ham
- provolone cheese
- oregano
- black pepper
- red chili flake
- pepperoncini pepper
- genoa salami
- sopprasetta salami
- salt
- onion
- bread italian loaf
- parmesan cheese
- red wine vinegar
- garlic
- deli pepperoni
Salad Sandwiches with Ranch Spread
- salt
- salt
- chive
- dill
- lemon juice
- dijon mustard
- avocado
- shallot
- english hothouse cucumber
- mayonnaise
- sugar
- buttermilk
- little gem lettuce
- tomato
- shallot
- olive oil
- butter
- hard-boiled egg
- white pullman bread
Rosemary Chicken Salad Sandwich
- dijon mustard
- garlic
- salt
- onion
- greek yogurt
- mayonnaise
- black pepper
- rosemary
- chicken
- celery
- red leaf lettuce
- sourdough bread
Classic Mayo-Dressed Tuna Salad Sandwiches Recipe
- salt
- romaine lettuce
- mayonnaise
- parsley
- onion
- red wine vinegar
- fish sauce
- celery
- oil tuna
- white bread
Ham Salad Sandwiches
- onion flake
- pickle relish
- ham
- dinner roll
- lettuce
- mayonnaise
- pickle
- potato chip
Grinder Salad Sandwich
- dijon mustard
- red wine vinegar
- oregano
- iceberg lettuce
- pepper
- salt
- parmesan cheese
- marinated red pepper
- olive tapenade
- peperoncini
- onion
- chili flake
- garlic
- tomato
- mayonnaise
- pepperoni
- muenster cheese
- provolone cheese
- swiss cheese
- ciabatta roll
- pastrami
- ham
- turkey
- salami
- sugar
Chicken Salad Sandwiches With Walnut-Dill Pesto
- zest
- salt
- potato chip
- sugar
- dill
- garlic
- onion
- boston lettuce
- rotisserie chicken
- olive oil
- walnut
- tomato
- white bread
Chicken or Turkey Salad Sandwiches
- salt
- turkey meat
- celery
- mayonnaise
- onion
- bread
Breadless Cucumber Tuna Salad Sandwiches
- salt
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- inner celery
- alfalfa sprout
- dijon mustard
- lemon zest
- celery
- dill
- yogurt
- mayonnaise
- english cucumber
- green onion
- chunk light tuna
Vegan Sandwich Ideas: Chickpea Salad Sandwiches
- caper
- dijon mustard
- green onion
- radish
- baguette
- chickpea
- garlic
- english cucumber
- cilantro
- lemon juice
- tahini
- basil
- kalamata olife
- green bean
- salt
- onion
- vegan mayo
Classic Egg Salad Sandwich
- yellow mustard
- mayonnaise
- egg
- white potato bread butter
- salt
Curried Chicken Salad Sandwiches with Naan
- honey
- curry powder
- mayonnaise
- turmeric powder
- raisin
- green onion
- cashew
- cayenne pepper
- chicken
- cilantro
- tandoori naan
- greens romaine
- salt
Egg Salad Sandwich
- yellow mustard
- mayonnaise
- green onion
- curry powder
- dill pickle
- bacon
- egg
- lettuce
- salt
The Best Egg Salad Sandwich
- Optional Mix-ins
- caper
- calabrian chili
- dill
- bacon
- hot sauce
- celery
- radish
- pickle
- onion
- apple cider vinegar
- garlic powder
- paprika
- salt
- mayonnaise
- black pepper
- dijon mustard
- green onion
- romaine lettuce
- egg
- bread
Chicken Pot Pie Salad Sandwiches
- salt
- carrot
- onion
- celery
- white wine
- rotisserie chicken
- mayonnaise
- parsley
- half
- sugar snap pea
- butter
- thyme
- biscuit
Honey Mustard Chicken Salad Sandwich
- arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken breast
- honey
- mustard
- mayonnaise
- chili powder
- celery
- bread
Mayo-Free Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwiches Recipe
- arugula
- parsley
- salt
- celery
- onion
- fish sauce
- briny black
- red wine vinegar
- olive oil
- fennel
- caper
- lemon juice
- oil tuna
- white bread
Japanese Egg Salad Sandwich
- shallot
- sugar
- salt
- white pepper
- milk
- egg
- bread
- hard-boiled egg
Shrimp Salad Sandwich
- bay shrimp
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- mayonnaise
- dill
- crostini
- lemon juice
Deviled Ham Salad Sandwich Recipe
- Deviled Ham Salad
- yellow mustard
- sweet gherkin
- worcestershire sauce
- black pepper
- mayonnaise
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- clove
- onion
- honey
- smoked ham
- Assembly
- butter
- watercress
- bread roll
Curry Chicken Salad Sandwich
- arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken breast
- soy sauce
- mayonnaise
- chili powder
- curry powder
- brown mustard
- green onion
- bread
Toasted Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- radish
- boston lettuce
- green onion
- mayonnaise
- pepper
- salt
- caper juice
- caper
- dill pickle relish
- french bread
- butter
- celery
- rotisserie chicken
Chicken and Corn Salad Sandwich
- arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- corn
- chicken breast
- mayonnaise
- chili powder
- italian parsley
- brown mustard
- bread
Eggplant and Cucumber Salad Sandwich
- amba
- salt
- yellow onion peel
- parsley
- eggplant
- garlic
- onion
- tomato
- olive oil
- kirby cucumber
- lemon juice
- hard-boiled egg
- pita
- tahini
- canola oil
Knife-and-Fork Egg Salad Sandwiches with Chives
- salt
- chive
- mayonnaise
- watercress
- butter
- celery
- dijon mustard
- white wine vinegar
- pumpernickel bread
- egg
Cumin Chicken Salad Sandwich
- arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken breast
- cumin
- bell pepper
- mayonnaise
- chili powder
- brown mustard
- bread
Turkey Salad Sandwiches
- apple
- pecan
- cranberry
- foods mayonnaise
- roll
- salt
Open-Face Crab Salad Sandwich (Gabby Crabby)
- salt
- lump crabmeat
- bay seasoning
- dijon mustard
- romaine lettuce
- mayonnaise
- tomato
- muenster cheese
- bread
Jalapeño Chicken Salad Sandwich
- arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken breast
- jalapeño
- mayonnaise
- chile powder
- cilantro
- brown mustard
- bread
Guacamole Chicken Salad Sandwiches
- garlic
- jalapeño
- rotisserie chicken
- cumin
- salt
- cilantro
- pepper
- lime juice
- avocado
- multigrain bread
- mayonnaise
- pomegranate seed
- green onion
- cherry tomato
Chicken Salad Sandwich
- chicken breast
- dill
- dijon mustard
- lemon juice
- green onion
- grape
- pecan
- celery
- mayonnaise
- baguette
- lettuce serve
- salt
Everyday Chicken Salad Sandwich
- arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken breast
- mayonnaise
- chili powder
- mustard
- celery
- bread
Blue Cheese Chicken Salad Sandwich
- arugula
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken breast
- mayonnaise
- onion
- chili powder
- brown mustard
- blue cheese
- bread
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Correlated with Higher Ratings
- green onion
Staple Ingredients
- salt 69%
- mayonnaise 62%
- celery 38%
Common Ingredients
- onion 33%
- green onion 25%
Usual Ingredients
- garlic 20%
- lemon juice 20%
- olive oil 20%
- black pepper 18%
- dill 16%
- parsley 16%
- bread 15%
- dijon mustard 15%
- egg 15%
- butter 11%
- caper 11%
- pepper 11%
- red wine vinegar 11%
- yellow mustard 11%
- chickpea 9% See More
- lettuce 9%
- tomato 9%
- white bread 9%