Simple Southern Staple Ribbon Sandwiches

Mix It Up

Other fillings could be: pimento cheese, peanut butter and jelly, tuna, ham salad or any desired filling. Ribbon sandwiches give the cook an opportunity to be creative.

There are many options when it comes to crafting a ribbon sandwich. The southern treat can be a combination of any sandwich filling, really, from pimento and cheese with egg salad to Nutella and bananas with peanut butter and honey – the options truly are limitless with this classic double- or triple-decker. 

The ribbon sandwich goes by many names, such as tea sandwich, finger sandwich and rainbow sandwich. It is known as the child’s sandwich and allows for as much or as little creativity as desired. They are popular in the South at family get-togethers, bridal parties and even tea parties.Â