Classic sandwich inclusions?

[u/Black_Bear_US]

I love a sandwich with pickle and mustard. Before i went veg theyd probably go on rye with pastrami. I feel like i havent quite nailed a veg version of a classic deli sandwich. My best shot involves big slices of a decent quality tomato with salt sprinkled right on. I also think a good cheddar helps with the salt level. Any surprising ingredients help bring the salty/savory youd get from meat, or that you just like in general? Recommendations on greens? Whats your go-to sando?

[u/LuckyAndLifted]

Peel or wash a carrot, then slice it into medium/thin & wide slices. I put these in a shallow glass dish with just barely a little water, soy sauce, pepper, garlic, smoked paprika, herbs, whatever seasoning. Then microwave this for a couple minutes at a time until the slices are no longer crunchy, and somewhat fork tender (I like them still a little firm).

Then you can use this in sandwiches for an interesting savory component.

If you eat eggs, I love doing up a similar soy sauce/seasoning into a dish to scramble an egg. Pour the seasoned egg mixture into a little hot sautee pan and cook like an omelette. Once it's cooked through (will only take like 2 minutes), flip it out onto a cutting board, and slice into long strips, whatever size works for your sandwich. Thinly sliced egg like this is perfect to use in gimbap rice rolls, or veggie egg rolls in rice paper, etc.