Jul 13 2026
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Build Your Own Recipe

Time20m
Serves1

A good 'ol fashioned deli sandwich done your way. Tuna, turkey, ham, roast beef or chicken salad. We can even do a grilled cheese!

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Ingredients

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Bread

Toppings

Method

Prepare Ingredients

  1. 1

    Gather Ingredients

    Collect all the ingredients you wish to use for your sandwich, including the bread, protein, toppings, and condiments.

  2. 2

    Prep Proteins

    If using tuna salad or chicken salad, prepare these in a bowl. For turkey, ham, roast beef, or cheese, slice them accordingly if not pre-sliced.

  3. 3

    Wash Vegetables

    Rinse the lettuce, tomato, and onion under cold water. Dry them with a paper towel.

  4. 4

    Slice Tomato and Onion

    Cut the tomato and onion into thin slices.

Assemble Sandwich

  1. 5

    Choose Your Bread

    Select your preferred type of bread (sourdough, whole wheat, rye, or ciabatta).

  2. 6

    Spread Condiments

    Spread mayonnaise and mustard on one or both slices of bread according to your taste.

  3. 7

    Layer Proteins

    Add your choice of protein on top of the condiment-covered bread. If using cheese, place it on top of the protein.

  4. 8

    Add Toppings

    Place the lettuce, tomato slices, onion slices, and pickles on top of the protein and cheese.

  5. 9

    Top It Off

    Place the second slice of bread on top of the assembled sandwich. If using a ciabatta roll, close it up.

  6. 10

    Season

    Sprinkle salt and pepper over the sandwich to taste.

Grill (Optional)

  1. 11

    Grill for Grilled Cheese

    If you want a grilled cheese sandwich, heat a skillet over medium heat. Butter the outside of the sandwich and grill until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

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