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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.
Pan Bagnat (Niçoise Salad Sandwich)
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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.
Peaches and Cream Sandwich
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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.
Cubano Sandwiches
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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.
Club Sandwich
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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.
The Best Cucumber Sandwich
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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.
Reuben Sandwich
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Make the classic combination of tangy sauerkraut, juicy corned beef, Swiss cheese, and homemade Russian dressing with deli ingredients and Renu Dhar's recipe.
Vegetarian Muffulettas
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In this meatless take on the classic New Orleans sandwich, garlic-infused roasted vegetables take the place of the traditional Italian cold cuts.
Ham-Jam Sandwiches
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Gabriel Rucker slathers best-quality baguettes with butter and goat cheese, dollops of jewel-toned Blueberry-Beaujolais Jam, and ribbons of salty prosciutto.
Japanese 7-Eleven Egg Salad Sandwich
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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.
Grilled Cheese with Corn and Calabrian Chile
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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.
Bikini Sandwich
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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.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
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Savor crunchy romaine lettuce, grilled chicken, Parmesan shards, and a punchy Caesar dressing in this crowd-pleaser from Renu Dhar.
Tuna Melts with Pickled Chicories
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Add a pop of tangy sweetness to the lunchtime classic by pickling leftover chicories a day ahead.
Marinated Apple and Cheddar Sandwiches
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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.
Chicken Panini with Spinach and Pesto
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Shred rotisserie chicken for this chicken salad sandwiched between grilled ciabatta with baby spinach and Swiss cheese.