7 of the Best Picnic Sandwich Recipes

“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.