7 of the Best Picnic Sandwich Recipes

Author Jaclyn Rooney

April 22nd, 2021 8:30 AM

“I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing…”

Remember that classic kids game? Well, now you can actually go on a picnic to celebrate National Picnic Day (April 23rd)!

Take a look below at some of the best picnic sandwich recipes that not only travel well but will have your taste buds wanting more.

• Peanut Butter & Jelly

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  2 slices of sandwich bread, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and 2 teaspoons of preferred jelly.

• Classic Italian Sub

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  1 large Italian sub roll, 1 tablespoon of Italian vinaigrette, 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1/4 pound of sliced provolone cheese, 1/3 pound of sliced rosemary ham, 1/4 pound of sliced mortadella, 1/4 pound of sliced hot soppressata, 3 tomatoes, thickly sliced, 1/4 small onion, thinly sliced, 1 packed cup of baby arugula, 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped banana peppers, salt and pepper to taste.

• Turkey Bacon Avocado Club

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  8 slices of bacon, 10 slices of turkey, 1 bag of spinach, 1 to 2 tomatoes (sliced), 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 6 slices of bread, 1 avocado (thinly sliced).
• BLT Wrap Sandwich

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  3 ounces of cream cheese (softened), 4 to 5 flour tortillas, 2 tomatoes (seeded and chopped), 2 avocados (chopped), 2 green onions (chopped), 10 slices of cooked bacon (fried crisp and crumbled), 1/3 cup of ranch salad dressing, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 2 cups of mixed salad greens.

• Turkey-Salad Sandwich

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  1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper, 2 cups of diced roast turkey (a mixture of white and dark meat), 1 large stalk of celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), plus 1/4 cup of chopped celery leaves or parsley, 1/2 cup of diced peeled green apple, 1/4 cup of chopped golden raisins, 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 6 thin slices of rustic bread, toasted, and seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced.

• French Ham and Gruyere Sandwich

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  1/4 large baguette, Chive Remoulade, French ham, Gruyere Frisee, Sliced hard-cooked eggs, and Dill pickles.
• Turkey Caprese Sandwich

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  Ciabatta roll, split, olive oil, 1 thin turkey cutlet, coarse salt and ground pepper, Mozzarella, thickly sliced, tomato, sliced, and fresh basil leaves.

Best Sides to Pair with Picnic Sandwiches

• Potato Chips
• Pasta Salad
• Potato Salad
• Coleslaw
• Fresh Fruit
• Guacamole
• Side Salad

More of a visual person? Check out this video below of How to Assemble the Ultimate Delicious Sandwich.

For more picnic sandwich recipes and ingredients, head over to thespruceeats.com and marthastewart.com.

Author Jaclyn Rooney

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