Food Cooking Techniques 15 Packable Sandwiches for a Summer Picnic Fill your picnic basket like a pro. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 22, 2024 Close Photo: Cedric Angeles Sandwiches are the centerpiece of a picnic spread, and when it comes to packing tasty ones that will go the distance, we've got you covered. From classic club and Cuban sandwiches to a creative cucumber sandwich and a grilled cheese upgrade, these are flavorful, satisfying lunch recipes that are easy to pack for a picnic. 01 of 15 Pan Bagnat (Niçoise Salad Sandwich) Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen The pan bagnat is essentially a Niçoise salad in sandwich form. For this version, tuna is pureed with red wine vinegar, olive oil, anchovies, and garlic to form a unique sandwich spread. Get the Recipe 02 of 15 Peaches and Cream Sandwich Photo by Huge Galdones / Food Styling by Christina Zerkis This satisfying, summery sandwich stacks tangy chevre cheese, sweet peach preserves, salty shaved ham, and fresh arugula. The lunch recipe from Daisies restaurant in Chicago includes cheffy tricks like toasting the sourdough bread in bacon fat for richness. Peaches and Cream Sandwich 03 of 15 Cubano Sandwiches Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Barrett Washburne Anya von Bremzen stacks roast pork, ham, salami, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on hero rolls before griddling and melting it all together for a classic Cuban. Get the Recipe 04 of 15 Club Sandwich Matt Taylor-Gross / Food Styling by Debbie Wee F&W's Chandra Ram says the classic triple-decker club is greater than the sum of its parts, and how you layer the turkey, bacon, lettuce, and tomato and the care you put into the ingredients is integral to the satisfaction of the sandwich. Get the Recipe 05 of 15 The Best Cucumber Sandwich Cedric Angeles Chef Vishwesh Bhatt layers crisp cucumbers, spicy chile slices, and juicy tomatoes with Benedictine, a creamy spread of cucumber and herbs for a spicy sandwich that will become a go-to for summer gatherings. Get the Recipe 06 of 15 Reuben Sandwich Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Stylisng by Emily Nabor Hall / Prop Styling by Tucker Vine Make the classic combination of tangy sauerkraut, juicy corned beef, Swiss cheese, and homemade Russian dressing with deli ingredients and Renu Dhar's recipe. Get the Recipe 07 of 15 Vegetarian Muffulettas Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners In this meatless take on the classic New Orleans sandwich, garlic-infused roasted vegetables take the place of the traditional Italian cold cuts. Get the Recipe 08 of 15 Ham-Jam Sandwiches Victor Protasio Gabriel Rucker slathers best-quality baguettes with butter and goat cheese, dollops of jewel-toned Blueberry-Beaujolais Jam, and ribbons of salty prosciutto. Get the Recipe 09 of 15 Japanese 7-Eleven Egg Salad Sandwich Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Ana Kelly / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Whip up this creamy, yolk-heavy salad on fluffy milk bread, with eggs, Kewpie mayo, and rice or apple cider vinegar. Jason Diamond re-created the recipe from the popular convenience store takeaway item. Get the Recipe 10 of 15 Grilled Cheese with Corn and Calabrian Chile Photo by Tara Donne / Food Styling by Chris Lanier / Prop Styling by Raina Kattelson Upgrade grilled cheese with a charred sweet corn-studded blend of nutty English cheddar and sharp caciocavallo, mayonnaise, and Calabrian chile on sourdough in this recipe by 1990 F&W Best New Chef Nancy Silverton. Get the Recipe 11 of 15 Bikini Sandwich Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley This popular Barcelona snack packs rich sausage, cheese, and honey between toasty pan de cristal or ciabatta in 20 minutes. Get the Recipe 12 of 15 Chicken Caesar Wrap Food & Wine Savor crunchy romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Parmesan shards, and a punchy Caesar dressing in this crowd-pleaser from Renu Dhar. Get the Recipe 13 of 15 Tuna Melts with Pickled Chicories Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Add a pop of tangy sweetness to the lunchtime classic by pickling leftover chicories a day ahead. Get the Recipe 14 of 15 Marinated Apple and Cheddar Sandwiches Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Torie Cox / Prop Styling by Christine Keely Marinate Honeycrisp and tart Granny Smith apples to layer with creamy, rich cheddar and peppery arugula on butter-slathered slices of bread for a sweet and punchy, stacked sandwich. Get the Recipe 15 of 15 Chicken Panini with Spinach and Pesto © Con Poulos Shred rotisserie chicken for this chicken salad sandwiched between grilled ciabatta with baby spinach and Swiss cheese. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? 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