Loaded Deli Sandwich Board (Printable)

A colorful deli board offers varied breads, sliced meats, cheeses, fresh vegetables, and tasty spreads for easy customization.

# What You Need:

→ Breads

01 - 6 ciabatta rolls, halved
02 - 6 whole grain sandwich rolls, halved
03 - 12 slices sourdough bread

→ Deli Meats

04 - 5 oz smoked turkey breast, sliced
05 - 5 oz honey ham, sliced
06 - 5 oz roast beef, sliced
07 - 3.5 oz salami, sliced

→ Cheeses

08 - 6 slices Swiss cheese
09 - 6 slices cheddar cheese
10 - 6 slices provolone cheese

→ Fresh Vegetables

11 - 2 large tomatoes, sliced
12 - 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
13 - 1 red onion, thinly sliced
14 - 1 head romaine lettuce, leaves separated
15 - 1 cup baby spinach
16 - 1 avocado, sliced
17 - 7 oz dill pickle slices

→ Spreads and Condiments

18 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
19 - 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
20 - 1/2 cup hummus
21 - 1/4 cup pesto
22 - 1/4 cup honey mustard

→ Extras

23 - 1/2 cup sliced black olives
24 - 1/4 cup banana pepper rings
25 - 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained

# Steps:

01 - Arrange all breads on a large serving board or tray in an organized manner for easy access.
02 - Neatly place deli meats and cheeses in separate sections alongside the breads on the board.
03 - Organize vegetables, pickles, and extras in small bowls or directly on the board for convenient access.
04 - Spoon spreads and condiments into small serving bowls with individual knives or spoons for easy application.
05 - Allow guests to build their own sandwiches by layering breads with preferred meats, cheeses, vegetables, and condiments.
06 - Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate components until ready to transport and assemble at your picnic destination.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Your guests become the chefs, so you're free to actually enjoy their company instead of standing at the stove.
  • There's zero waste because people only take what they want, and leftovers stay fresh for the next day.
  • It costs less than you'd think when you break down the per-person expense across six hungry people.
02 -
  • Slice everything as close to serving time as possible—the tomatoes especially will weep if they sit uncovered for more than an hour, making bread soggy and sad.
  • Keep your cheese slices stacked and loosely covered so they don't dry out, but arrange them with a little separation so people can actually peel them apart without destroying them.
03 -
  • Arrange your board with odd numbers of items and try to balance colors so it looks intentional and Instagram-worthy, which somehow makes the food taste better in people's minds.
  • Keep a small bowl of lemon juice on hand to toss the avocado in just before serving—it's the difference between gorgeous green slices and disappointing brown mush.
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