When it comes to sandwich fillings, the choices in the supermarket can sometimes be overwhelming. But did you know that you can easily start making your own delicious sandwich spreads? Not only are homemade spreads often healthier, it also allows you to be creative and indulge your taste buds with fresh, natural ingredients. In this article, we share some easy recipes for homemade sandwich fillings that you can make in no time and are sure to enjoy!
Ham spreading
Ingredients
- 200 g cooked ham, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Greek yoghurt
- 1 teaspoon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: finely chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Preparation
- Put the diced ham in a bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, Greek yoghurt and mustard.
- Mix everything well until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley, if desired.
Tuna salad
Ingredients
- 1 can of water-based tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped gherkins for extra flavour
Preparation
- Put the drained tuna in a bowl and mash it with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped red onion, chopped celery and lemon juice.
- Mix everything well until the ingredients are well blended.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- If desired, add finely chopped pickles for extra flavour.
Avocado spread
Ingredients
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
- A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: a pinch of garlic powder or chopped garlic for extra flavour
Preparation
- Halve the avocado, remove the stone and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice to prevent discolouration and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Now, if you like garlic, you can also add a pinch of garlic powder or chopped garlic for extra flavour.
Egg salad
Ingredients
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or spring onion
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Preparation
- Put the chopped hard-boiled eggs in a bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and chopped chives.
- Mix everything well until the ingredients are well blended.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Goat cheese and honey spread
Ingredients
- 100 g soft goat’s cheese
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- A pinch of salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped walnuts or fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Preparation
- Put the soft goat cheese in a bowl.
- Add the honey and mix well.
- Season with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Generously spread the goat cheese and honey spread on fresh bread.
- Garnish with chopped walnuts or fresh thyme leaves for an extra crunch and flavour.
Making your own variety of spreads is easy and you can enjoy a new taste sensation on your sandwiches every day of the week. Let your creativity run wild and adapt the recipes to your taste preferences. Enjoy your meal!