These low-calorie sandwich recipes are fresh, tasty and nutritious ways to enjoy the warm weather.

We love it for dinner as well as lunch.

Serve with tomato and cucumber salad.

Cucumber Sandwich

Photo: Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

Cucumber Sandwich

This creamy, crunchy cucumber sandwich recipe strikes a lovely balance between decadent and light.

Caprese Sandwich

This caprese sandwich is fresh from the basil and hearty from thick, crusty ciabatta.

The sun-dried tomatoes deepen the flavor.

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Photographer / Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist / Kay Clarke, Food Stylist / Ruth Blackburn

Crispy Cod Sandwich

Skip frying but keep all the crunch with this healthy baked fish sandwich recipe.

The wire rack ensures both sides of the baked cod get crispy.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

This vegan chickpea salad sandwich is lemony, bright and surprisingly delicious.

Caprese Sandwich

Photographer / Jennifer Causey, Food Stylist / Karen Rankin, Prop Stylist / Christine Keely

Celery brings a nice crunch.

Mix it up by trying it with canned chickpeas or black beans.

We’ve cut down on the fat considerably–but not on the taste.

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All it needs is a cold beer or a glass of pinot noir on the side.

Green Goddess Sandwich

This green goddess sandwich is a fresh and satisfying sandwich.

The dressing packs a flavorful punch with capers and lemon juice.

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The cucumber and sprouts add nice crunch, and the seasoned avocado brings in the creaminess.

This recipe was part of a feature story, “The Real Cost of Healthy Food.”

Jackfruit Sloppy Joes

Meaty jackfruit makes these vegan sloppy Joes rich and filling.

Chickpea Salad Sandwich

Photography / Caitlin Bensel, Food Styling / Ruth Blackburn

Get a serving of fruit too, when you enjoy the sandwich with a fresh pear.

Spinach Panini

This warm panini recipe is an easy choice when you’re preparing lunch for four.

Each sandwich is loaded with a full cup of spinach and flavorful basil and feta cheese–so tasty!

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A spread of hummus adds creaminess and keeps everything from falling out.

Plus, you might easily pack these up for work, school or a picnic–no soggy bread!

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Portobello “Philly Cheese Steak” Sandwich

Mushroom French Dip

Jacob Fox

green goddess sandwich

Victor Protasio

Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

Leslie Grow |Veggie Grilled Cheese with Tomato Soup

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Mushroom Melts

Antonis Achilleos

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spanakopita grilled cheese sandwiches

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two sandwich halves on a board