These Aren't The Pool Sandwiches From Your Childhood—They're Even Better

Is there anything more summer-perfect than Caprese salad? We think not, so we decided that a Caprese sandwich should be the official sandwich of summer (or any time you get your hands on some perfect tomatoes).

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Turns out, running a knife through your sandwich ingredients before piling them into a roll makes the whole ordeal of crushing a big hoagie a lot easier to manage. Not to mention—completely even dressing coverage.

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If you've had a Mexican torta, you know it's hearty enough to be dinner-worthy. This iteration of the torta is inspired by the Americanized version of the chicken taco, complete with shredded cheese, taco seasoning, and a layer of crunchy tortilla chips as an homage to the hard shell taco.

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It’s about time we developed a recipe for a shortcut Cuban sandwich. This version is everything you love about the classic—mojo marinated roast pork, thinly sliced deli ham, melty Swiss cheese, and tangy dill pickles piled onto a Cuban roll and griddled to golden brown perfection—but in a fraction of the time.

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It may seem like a feat, but this mile-high sandwich is all too easy to make at home once you get your hands on all the ingredients. In 10 minutes, you’ll have a wow-worthy, towering lunch on your hands that we guarantee will make your pool day even better.

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Did someone say fried chicken AND Caesar in the same sentence? Yes—you heard correctly. We’ve decided to combine two much-loved recipes to make this lip-smackingly delicious sandwich. Trust us—biting through the buttery, sweet brioche to meet the salty Caesar dressing dripping over crispy chicken is a masterpiece of a mouthful.

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The king of sandwiches is the Italian Hero, a sandwich filled to the brim with all manner of cured meat, cheese, and refreshingly crisp vegetables. They’re also the ultimate post-pool food, perfect to pair with chips and a cold beer.

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A classic BLT doesn't need much to be good, but we added some special ingredients anyway! Here we really elevate the bacon by brushing it with maple syrup and a little cayenne pepper, and spice up the mayo with some chili powder and paprika for a little kick.

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Craving fast food come lunch time, but trying to avoid the processed foods (and the lines!)? Make a Big Mac Crunchwrap at home instead. It's everything you love about both fast food treats, all in one.

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The muffuletta was first served at Central Grocery, an Italian deli in Louisiana. Sicilian farmers would stop by the deli in between shifts at the French Market and juggle plates of olives, salumi, and cheese for lunch. To make it easier to eat, the owner slapped the ingredients between two pieces of bread, and the muffuletta was born. The more you know!

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There's something so special and refreshing about a sandwich that is absolutely packed to the gills with veggies. The miso eggplant in here makes this one extra special.

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Craving a BLT, but don't eat meat? Eggplant bacon to the rescue. Rich and smoky with just a touch of sweetness, this homemade vegan bacon is the perfect addition to everything from salads to breakfast sandwiches—and it makes a kick-butt poolside lunch.

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This ham sandwich is great for many reasons. It's got a beautiful golden crust (thanks mayo!), a quick and simple honey mustard sauce, and briny pickles for crunch. Make it with leftover spiral ham, and you've got yourself a prize-winning lunch.

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A good mayo-based “deli” salad is one of life's joys. A well-crafted tuna salad can really hit the spot, and a curried chicken salad is an amazing twist on the classic formula...unless you're vegetarian. Enter this chickpea "tuna" salad that hits all the same notes, without the meat!

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Need to feed a hungry pool party crew, fast? Nothing better than these packed Italian subs—they're assembled and baked on a sheet pan so everyone can eat all at the same time.

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We've taken all the elements we love from a baba ghanoush mezze platter and made them portable in this open-faced sandwich. The silky eggplant dip is spread on a sesame bagel, then layered with crunchy cucumbers and radishes, peppery arugula, and lemony sumac-marinated onions, then topped with a sprinkle of za'atar.

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You're probably thinking, "I don't need a ham sandwich recipe", but this sandwich is worth following a recipe for. Making your own herb mayo—by mixing in a few fresh herbs and some olive oil—makes this sandwich stand above the rest.

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This wrap is loaded with bright flavors and satisfying ingredients, making it hearty enough to keep you full until dinner, but not so heavy you require a poolside nap. It's filled with a zingy arugula salad, sliced turkey, roasted red peppers, and crunchy cucumbers, and sealed with a creamy goat cheese spread that might be the best part.

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Ask a random Delish employee what they’re going to order for lunch from a deli, and at least half of them will respond with a chicken Caesar wrap. And there’s very little question as to why! It’s one of the all-time best salads, tossed into a wrap. It’s simple yet timeless, like many of our favorite recipes are.

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Here at Delish, the classic Reuben sandwich will always be one of our all-time lunch faves: The salty, cured corned beef balances perfectly with the tart sauerkraut and mild, almost creamy melted Swiss. Plus, it all sits between two slices of toasted rye bread, one of the best sandwich breads of all time (in our humble opinion).

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