From delicate open sandwiches to picnic classics and eastern-inspired wraps, these fall sandwich ideas for your next picnic embrace the classics and explore alternative picnic sandwich ideas.
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Fall Picnic Sandwich Recipes
Some of these fall sandwich ideas go against the season’s grain, showing that some sandwiches are perfect any time of year. Some are so versatile that they also made it into my Fall Finger Food and Appetizers edition.
Whether you’re a picnic purist, you like some spice, or need an elegant vegan picnic sandwich, I have you covered for your next fall picnic.
How to Keep Sandwiches From Getting Soggy
Make sure your fall picnic sandwiches hold their own with these tips on how to avoid soggy sandwiches at your next picnic. You never have to suffer soggy sandwich disappointment again.
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Chicken Sandwich Recipes
You can't go past a good chicken sandwich, especially for a picnic. I've rounded up an assortment of chicken sandwich recipes for all tastes, from chicken wraps to hearty barbeque and buffalo chicken rolls—there are even toasty warm sandwiches for a cool-weather picnic.
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Indian-Style Tea Sandwiches
Spice up the classic British tea sandwich with an Indian twist. These delicate finger sandwiches, perfect for fall, feature Indian spices, chutneys, veggies, and paneer. Pair with hot tea or champagne for a delightful treat.
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Chicken Waldorf Salad Sandwich
In the spirit of portable food, Waldorf Salad becomes a very elegant picnic dish in a sandwich. Adding chicken to the original makes it a hearty picnic sandwich for any occasion. This is a perfect fall picnic sandwich when apples and walnuts are in season.
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Roast Beef Sandwich with Slow Roasted Tomatoes
A well-made roast beef sandwich sits high in the pecking order of meat sandwiches. Paired with juicy slow-roasted tomatoes and sweet sauteed onions, this take on the classic roast beef sandwich is a wonderfully cozy fall picnic sandwich.
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Halloumi Sandwich with Roasted Vegetables
Roasted veg paired with Halloumi cheese, creamy hummus, avocado, and pickled onions is a delicious sandwich in anyone's books. The best thing about this sandwich is that you can have all your ingredients prepped and build the sandwich last minute.
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Turkey Salad Tea Sandwiches with Dried Cherries
Dried sour cherries add sweet-tart flavor to the turkey filling in this elegant tea sandwich. Perfect for a fall picnic, serve them as finger food starters or in a fall high tea picnic.
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Turkey Pin Wheel Wraps
Turkey wraps are a fall picnic classic. Filled with turkey, cheese, and bacon, they’re always a hit. Serve whole as sandwiches or slice into pinwheels for finger food.
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Goat Cheese and Delicata Squash Tartine
This delightful tartine is surprisingly picnic-friendly. Choose your bread base—crostini, baguette slices, or grilled sourdough. With a few flavorful ingredients, you can easily transport and assemble it on-site. Serve as a main dish, light lunch, or small bites with fall salads. Pair with a light Chardonnay for a perfect match to the tart goat cheese and sweet pomegranate.
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Turkey Cranberry Sandwich
The classic turkey sandwich gets a twist with the addition of cranberry mayonnaise for a delicious take on one of the most popular picnic sandwiches of the season.
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Pressed Italian Sandwiches with Olive Tapenade
The classic Italian pressed sandwich is a picnic winner. Flavorful and hearty, it requires little else (except maybe a Pinot or Beaujolais).
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Tandoori Chicken Wraps
Spice up your picnic with a chicken tandoori wrap. Quick and easy, you can make them hot before you leave and serve them warm or enjoy them cold (see my tips for keeping your picnic food hot). They're perfect for DIY picnics—prepare the ingredients, lay them out, and let everyone build their own.
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Cream Cheese & Vegetable Sandwich
This versatile sandwich spread, made with sautéed veggies and cream cheese, is perfect for a hearty salad sandwich or a dainty high tea treat. Prepare the filling ahead and assemble when ready.
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Easy Halloumi Wraps
Here is a delicious vegan picnic sandwich alternative that can go the distance and everyone loves. With halloumi cheese, red pesto (store-bought is fine), avocado, and walnuts, these wraps are packed with flavor, are incredibly easy to make, and you can whip them up in less than 20 minutes.
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Think of guacamole on steroids, then add it to a sandwich. This amazingly versatile chickpea salad has the freshness and zest of guacamole. It's loaded with healthy protein, takes only 10 minutes to whip up, and is an incredibly versatile picnic recipe. It's a great way to freshen up your fall picnic sandwich menu.
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Creative Ideas for Sandwiches Without Bread
Not all sandwiches have to be made with bread. Get a new spin on your fall sandwich routine with these deliciously creative no bread sandwich ideas.
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