Experiment with Avocado

Avocado continues to rise as one of most popular ingredients to integrate into a sandwich. 31% of consumers would be likely to order avocado as a topping on their lunch or dinner sandwich². With its healthy fats and creamy texture, avocado can be used to tame spice or as a replacement for butter or mayo. The neutral flavor of avocado is easily combined with others, so don’t be afraid to have some fun.

For a little avocado inspiration, check our menu ideas page.

Play with Heat (Carefully!)

With diners craving more spice and adventure, turning up the heat on sandwiches will soon follow. We make it easy with our TRES COCINAS^TM pepper pastes. Just squeeze them into your mayo, cream cheese or plain yogurt to rev up the flavor.

Yes, sandwiches are the perfect vehicle for introducing bold new flavors without taking a huge risk. One simple squeeze could turn a traditional sammie into a flavorful chipotle masterpiece.

Go Global

As global cuisines continue to influence the sandwich preparations in independent restaurants, you can expect these worldwide flavors to trickle down to the mainstream chain level over time². Mexican, Indian, Chinese and Southeast Asian cuisines will provide major flavor inspirations across all kinds of handhelds². Get ready to get creative and up your sandwich game.

Don’t Ditch the Classics

Don’t discard classic sandwich recipes when you can turn up the flavor with simple additions. Play around with texture by topping off your sammies with crushed potato chips or flavored pretzels. Replace iceberg lettuce with fresh herbs and sprouts for an earthy twist. Or add some unexpected flavor to everyday chicken sandwiches with our TRES COCINAS™ Authentic Pepper Pastes. Just let your creativity flow. You might create your most genius combination yet.