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Mmmm salami sandwich… 🙂 When life gets busy, having a few good sandwich recipes up your sleeve is brilliant! I’m generally not big on cold sandwiches so for me to love a sandwich, it has to be pretty awesome.
This salami sandwich literally takes about 5 minutes to put together but it tastes fancy and is so satisfying. It’s perfect for a work or school lunch since you can make it the night before. The spread is cream cheese based so your sandwich won’t get soggy.
Ingredients for 4 Large Salami Sandwiches:
8 oz cream cheese, cold or room temp
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion (fresh or frozen)
1/4 cup finely chopped dill (fresh or frozen)
1 garlic clove, pressed
8 slices of sandwich bread (we used sourdough)
8-10 oz genoa salami
4 large leaves of green lettuce
How to Make a Salami Sandwich with Cream Cheese Spread:
1. In a small bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup dill, and press in 1 garlic clove. Mash herbs into the cream cheese until incorporated (P.S. This spread keeps well in the fridge for 3-5 days!)
2. Spread about 1-2 Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice.
3. Top with lettuce and about 6-8 pieces of salami, or to taste, now slap ’em together and enjoy!
Salami Cream Cheese Sandwich
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, cold or room temp
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onion, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup finely chopped dill, fresh or frozen
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 8 slices of sandwich bread, we used sourdough
- 8-10 oz genoa salami
- 4 large leaves of green lettuce
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine 8 oz cream cheese, 1/4 cup green onions, 1/4 cup dill, and press in 1 garlic clove. Mash herbs into the cream cheese.
- Spread about 1-2 Tbsp of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each bread slice.
- Top with lettuce and about 6-8 pieces of salami, or to taste.
Notes
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* The OXO garlic press is self cleaning and makes garlic work a breeze.
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And now, The Leaning Tower of Salami Sandwich.
Now I have to know – what’s YOUR favorite sandwich?
I can see doing this on party size bread for an appetizer
Yes! That would be perfect!
I wound up using some left over brine I’ve had from Dill pickles I’ve long since finished off since I didn’t have just dill and an onion mix (which included garlic and pepper, amongst other seasonings) since it turned out I didn’t have either onions or, even, onion powder but it came out amazingly and I have no doubt it would’ve been likewise if I’d followed the recipe exactly.
All of the ingredients are some of my favorite things and I’m quite glad I stumbled across this recipe; definitely making it many more times in the future.
I’m so happy you enjoyed that. Thank you for sharing that with us!
10 Stars, nothing further needs to be said.
I came across this recipe a number of times and when I seen it yesterday, I actually made this about 1 hour later, and oh my, this is an excellent sandwich. For the salami, I use Haus salami (beef and pork) everything else followed to the letter. Perfect.
Hi lee, That’s just awesome!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful review 🙂
This sandwich spresd s oukds resslly tasty! But, I’m not a big fan of salami. Is there another cold cut that you would suggest I use instead?
This tastes amazing! I personally think that the cream cheese recipe is very versatile, used the exact same recipe and used smoked salmon instead of salami the second time we made this, and it tasted just as great!
That’s awesome! Thanks for sharing that with us and so nice to know that smoked salmon tasted great too!
Very good!!
Thank you!!
This wonderful cream cheese spread will work well for a variety of cold cuts, hamburgers, or chicken sandwiches. I’m very happy to add it to my standard recipes.
That’s so great, Christine! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
I have been making this spread for nearly two years now and have found a few tricks. For the cream cheese, use a container of whipped cream cheese. Not only is it easier to spread, but it also gives you a container to store it in and it lasts longer. Also, if you use ritz crackers, you can turn it into a great snack.
Great suggestion Jessica, thanks for sharing with other readers!!
I am so glad to find this recipe for the cream cheese spread instead of mayonnaise. Our mayonnaise is made with soy which I know is not good for us. Now I have a great replacement spread that to me is much more delicious! Thank you!
You’re welcome Cynthia! I hope you love the recipe, please let me know what you think!
What can i substitute for dill? I personally don’t like dill whatsoever but these sandwiches look amazing
Hi Rana, I would just omit dill from the recipe. It will still taste great 😀
Love the recipe from reading but I have to try it first. A salami sandwich to me includes spicy brown mustard, I like the twang of spicy goodness from German brown mustard. So, I have to try this first, then possibly add the mustard afterwards if it needs it. I’d say by the comments and ingredients, try it first, then “doctor it” if need be. I also like pepper jack cheese . . . I’ll rate this after I try it. 🙂
I hope you enjoy it J.D. Please do let me know what you think!
This is my new favorite sandwich….its so good!
I’m happy to hear that Prudence! Thanks for sharing! 🙂
One Yummy sandwich, Love that it can stay fresh in the fridge overnight👍🏻
when I’m in a hurry I just put cream cheese spread by itself and the salami lettuce cucumber and it’s ready!
Would love to know if you have anymore sandwiches that can be made the night before (for packing lunch).
I’m glad you enjoy the recipe Tatyana! Thanks for sharing your great review and I will keep your suggestion in mind!
A slab of Vidalia onion is a great add-on if you are staying home for a while.
Great suggestion Bob! Thanks for sharing 🙂
I never eat processed meat, however, I definitely need to make an exception and make/eat this sandwich – looks delicious!!
I hope you love it! 🙂
Thank you for this!!! I made it and tried it with Tortilla wraps today and it was a hit! My husband will be very please for his lunch tomorrow. Definitely he will love this!!!
You’re welcome Ivy! I’m glad you love it! Thanks for sharing your great review!
Very nice and supple recipe.Will definitely try it out.
It is really delicious Eric! Please let me know what you think!
Delicious!!
I am glad you enjoyed it Dee!
This was so so tasty! I had pinned this and wanted to make something satisfying to pack in the cooler for my son’s football game. Oh man. I love this sandwich. It’s going to be a staple in my house!!! Thank you for your consistently delicious recipes and entertaining blog. I know when I see a pin tied to your name that the recipe will be an instant hit! 🙂
That’s so sweet of you to say! thank you so much 🙂
Sounds good. Plan on making cucumber sandwiches with the leftover spread. Or dukes may even be good in this sandwich.
That sounds like a great idea! We’ve added cucumbers to this before and it was delicious!
Very nice and supple recipe.Will definitely try it out.
Thank you! I hope you love it 🙂
This sandwich looks amazing! Cream cheese is one of my guilty pleasures. Wonder if I could make extra spread and have it with crackers the next day? Will be trying this one this weekend. Thanks for the tasty recipes Natasha. This has become my go-to site for new recipes.
Mmm I like where you’re going with the cracker idea! Thank you for your thoughtful comment 🙂