Sandwich spread, meatless

Meatless sandwich spread is a mayonnaise-like condiment built from chopped pickles, relish, and seasonings in a creamy base, typically used the same way as egg or tuna salad, spread on bread for a quick sandwich, stirred into deviled eggs, or used as a dip for crackers and raw vegetables. Its texture is smooth with small bits of pickle or vegetable throughout, giving a tangy, slightly sweet flavor from the relish that works well against plain bread, crackers, or a bed of lettuce in a wrap. It's also a common shortcut in potato salad or as a binder for chopped-egg fillings when a quick substitute for mayonnaise is wanted.

Keep it refrigerated after opening and use within the timeframe on the label, since it's a mayonnaise-based product prone to spoiling if left at room temperature. At 149 calories per 100 g it's a lighter option than many meat-based sandwich fillings, with 8 g of protein and 3.3 g of fiber per 100 g, and it works well spread thin on a sandwich alongside vegetables or a slice of cheese to round out the meal, keeping in mind its sodium content of 630 mg and modest 1.9 g of sugar per 100 g.