Your usual turkey and cheddar has been your go-to lunch sandwich for years, and your kids love their daily PB and J. Everyone loves a great sandwich, but it can be easy to get stuck in a bit of a sandwich rut. These fun recipes feature fresh, unique ingredients to help you make some creative alternatives to the standard lunchmeat sandwich.

California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
Whether you’re a vegetarian or you simply want a tasty way to get your daily veggies, this fresh, grilled sandwich is a delicious option. Simply cook the peppers, zucchini, onion, and squash on the grill and top with a bit of mayo and zesty lemon juice.

Cuban Midnight Sandwich
This hot sandwich features ham, turkey and a number of flavorful spreads and sauces. Pair it with black bean soup or plantain chips to create a traditional lunch.

Roast Pork and Pickled Cucumber Sandwich
The sweet, warm flavor of the pork perfectly contrasts the pickled taste of the cucumbers for a sandwich that’s zesty and flavorful.

Smoked Salmon Salad Sandwich
Instead of your usual tuna salad, try a smoked salmon salad instead. This sandwich uses a mixture of smoked and roasted salmon to ensure that the flavor is noticeable, but not overpowering.

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Housing more than 20,000 works, The McNay has certainly grown from its humble beginnings in the 1950s as the first modern art museum in the state of Texas. What was once Mrs. McNay’s 23-acre home and private collection of just 700 works is now a huge art haven showcasing Renaissance and Medieval works, 19th- through 21st-century European and American photographs, sculptures and paintings, as well as the Tobin Collection of theatre arts. There is also one of the most extensive collections of prints and drawings in the region.

Member admission is free, and adults pay just $8. Students, seniors and active military persons pay $5, while admission for those 12 and under is free. There are vending machines in the museum and plenty of restaurants nearby. Picnics on the museum grounds are also welcome! Visit McNay's website to learn more.

McNay Art Museum
6000 North New Braunfels
San Antonio, TX 78209
(210) 824-5368
www.mcnayart.org

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