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Easy Ultimate Sandwich Platter Ideas

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A quick and customizable sandwich platter recipe perfect for any occasion, featuring a variety of breads, meats, cheeses, and fresh veggies layered with a special homemade mustard-mayo spread.

Ingredients

  • Ciabatta rolls
  • Whole wheat sandwich bread
  • Soft brioche buns
  • Thinly sliced turkey breast (nitrate-free preferred)
  • Honey ham
  • Roast beef
  • Smoked salmon (optional)
  • Hard-boiled eggs, sliced
  • Sharp cheddar cheese
  • Swiss cheese
  • Fresh mozzarella
  • Crisp lettuce leaves (romaine or butter lettuce)
  • Thinly sliced tomatoes
  • Red onion slices
  • Pickles or cucumber slices
  • Avocado slices (optional)
  • Mayonnaise (about 1/2 cup)
  • Dijon mustard (1 tablespoon)
  • Honey (1 teaspoon)
  • Pesto (optional)
  • Butter, softened
  • Fresh herbs like basil or parsley
  • Olives or pepperoncini
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prep the ingredients (10-15 minutes): Wash and dry lettuce leaves, slice tomatoes thinly, peel and slice red onions, and slice cucumbers or pickles. Hard-boil eggs ahead if using, then slice.
  2. Slice the bread (5 minutes): Using a sharp bread knife, slice ciabatta rolls in half horizontally. For sandwich bread, cut into halves or quarters depending on size. Lightly butter the bread surfaces if desired.
  3. Mix special spread (5 minutes): In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon honey. Stir until smooth.
  4. Layer the sandwiches (15-20 minutes): Spread the mayo-mustard mix evenly on one side of the bread. Start layering with lettuce on the bottom, then add sliced meats (3-4 slices), cheese (1-2 slices), tomato, onion, and pickles or cucumbers. Season lightly with salt and pepper. For smoked salmon option, swap meats and add a squeeze of lemon.
  5. Cut sandwiches into serving sizes (5 minutes): Slice sandwiches into halves or smaller finger-friendly pieces. Insert sandwich picks if using.
  6. Arrange the platter (5 minutes): Neatly place sandwiches on a serving platter or board, mixing colors and types for visual appeal. Add small bowls with extra spreads, olives, or fresh herbs as garnishes around the edges.
  7. Final touches (optional): Drizzle olive oil over fresh mozzarella or sprinkle chopped herbs. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate if not serving immediately, best served within 2 hours.

Notes

Keep lettuce layers generous to prevent soggy bread. Slice ingredients thinly for neat sandwiches. Assemble sandwiches close to serving time to maintain freshness. Can prep ingredients ahead but assemble last-minute. Use gluten-free bread or lettuce wraps for gluten-free option. Swap deli meats for grilled veggies for vegetarian version.

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