15 Picnic Sandwich Ideas to Enjoy Outdoors (2024)

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Avocado-and-Boursin Sandwiches

To wow your picnic partner, whip up this flavorful avocado and Boursin sandwich that sits between slices of savory pumpernickel. Carrot ribbons and shredded cabbage offer a crunch, lemon and olive oil drizzle provide zing, and the avocado and Boursin lend creaminess.

Heirloom Tomato Tartines With Garlic-Parsley Aioli

Pressed Picnic Sandwich

Muffaletta

Stuffed with about every kind of deli meat and cheese you can imagine (think mortadella, soppressata, salami, and fontina), this sandwich packs a punch. Prep a day in advance and store in the refrigerator—pressed down panini-style using a cast iron pan—until serving time.

Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

What makes this sandwich stand out from others like it is the breaded chicken cutlets, which add extra crunch to each bite. Obviously, the twist here comes from the buffalo-inspired sauce and sliced celery. Simple yet flavorful!

Pressed Sandwich With Prosciutto and Broccoli Rabe

Every single ingredient in this sandwich brings something to the picnic (literally!). Goat cheese, peppadews, sautéed broccoli rabe with garlic, and a salty olive tapenade offer layer after layer of flavor.

Ham and Swiss Sandwich

Go Gallic on your picnic with a speedy ham and cheese sandwich that's anything but basic, especially when served on a buttered baguette.

Grilled Gruyère Sandwich With Onion Jam

While cold sandwiches are a speedy, refreshing option for summer picnics al fresco, sometimes a good ol' grilled cheese is just what we need for a comforting bite. Take it to the next level by using Dijon mustard, sweet onion jam, and aged Gruyère for that nutty flavor.

Chipotle-Glazed Meatloaf Sandwiches

Serve last night's classic meatloaf dinner in a totally new and unexpected way—as a lunch picnic sandwich! You can eat it hot or at room temperature for a simple, low-maintenance meal.

Chicken-Salad Club Roll

Cold salads are the epitome of summer. Take a classic—chicken salad—and pair it with bacon, cherry tomatoes, lettuce, and avocado for an easy-to-love sandwich that's perfect for a picnic.

Italian Salami Sandwich

This picnic sandwich doesn't have a lot of ingredients or needs a lot of prep, but that doesn't mean we've compromised on flavor. It's stuffed with soppressata, fontina, arugula, and shaved fennel.

Turkey-Salad Sandwich

Instead of a traditional chicken salad sandwich, try this fresh take that features turkey, plus diced green apple, golden raisins, and sliced cucumber. To make this sandwich easier to transport for a picnic, don't serve it open-faced—put a lid on it!

Crab Salad Sandwich

Seafood lovers, rejoice. The sweet-mild flavor of crabmeat is sandwiched between a buttery, lightly toasted brioche with nothing but fresh butter lettuce and sliced tomato for extra crunch.

Avocado-and-Sprout Club Sandwiches

Add a bit more heft to your picnic sandwich by adding contrasting flavors and textures—this veggie-packed club sandwich is crunchy, creamy, and tangy, all at once. Perfect for vegetarians or if you're looking to eat a more colorful meal than usual.

Martha's Favorite Tuna Salad Sandwich

Finely diced appleis a surprising addition that offers sweetness and crunch—we promise that our founder's take on the classic tuna salad sandwich will have your picnic pals begging for seconds.