Delicious Fall Sandwich Ideas for Picnics

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.

You can't go past a good chicken sandwich, especially for a picnic. The beauty of chicken is it is such a versatile ingredient. There is no end to the chicken sandwich possibilities.

We've rounded up an assortment of chicken sandwich recipes for all tastes, from chicken Caesar wraps to hearty barbeque and buffalo chicken rolls—there are even toasty warm sandwiches for a cool weather picnic.

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.

As far as picnic sandwiches go, 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 wonderful fall picnic sandwich. This sandwich also made it as a cold-weather contender for our winter picnic food edition.

Bagels make great picnic sandwiches because they can last the distance without going soggy. For this magnificent bagel filling, I have gone with roasted beets (I show you how to roast beets in the oven here) and a vibrant parmesan pea spread.

This deliciously vibrant vegetarian pairing works as-is, or feel free to add some slices of bacon for a salty twist.

I love roasted vegetables (I often turn to roasted red peppers or slow-roasted tomatoes for many picnic dishes), but this sandwich has all the right veggie vibes.

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.

Take the classic British tea sandwich and spice it up with some Indian fusion. These delicate finger sandwiches will undoubtedly warm your soul during the fall season.

These fresh and fancy sandwiches come to life with Indian spices and chutneys, vegetables and paneer cheese. It is a lovely way to spice up an afternoon tea picnic or even serve them as part of a fall finger food picnic. Recommended pairings are either hot tea or a glass of champagne.

Dried sour cherries add a pop of sweet-tart flavor to the turkey filling in this simple yet elegant tea sandwich recipe.

These delightful fall-inspired sandwiches will elevate any fall picnic spread. Serve them finger food style as a starter or include them in a fall high tea picnic.

Turkey wraps are not only a picnic classic but a fall sandwich classic.

Filled with slices of turkey, cheese, and bacon these vibrant wraps are a hit at every picnic. Serve them as a whole wrap as a picnic sandwich, or cut them pinwheel style and serve them as picnic finger food.

The true beauty of this delightful tartine (open sandwich) is while it may not look so, it is incredibly picnic-friendly. Feel free to adapt the bread base to your liking - Pre-made crostini, slices of fresh crusty baguette, or grilled pieces of sourdough.

With only a few yet very flavourful ingredients, it's easy to transport your ingredients separately and build your tartine in situ at the picnic.

Serve it as a main, light lunch dish, or make smaller tartines to pair with some delicious fall salads. Tip: a nice light Chardonnay makes a good companion to the tart goat cheese and sweet pomegranate.

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.

The classic Italian pressed sandwich is always a picnic winner.

These sandwiches are so flavourful and substantial that you won't need much else in your hamper (maybe a cheeky Pinot or breezy Beaujolais to pair with these gorgeous sandwich fillings). It's one of the sandwiches we recommend in our essential picnic tips for being able to go the picnic distance.

This Mediterranean pressed baguette is a lighter version of our Italian friend above but loaded with robust flavors that are perfect for a fall picnic.

What I like about this pressed sandwich is the ingredients are finely chopped, kind of bruschetta style, which makes for a lighter filling yet loaded with flavor.

Add slices of cheese or cured meats as desired, or remove the anchovies for a vegan pressed sandwich.

Want to spice up your picnic sandwich routine? Add a succulent and spicy chicken tandoori wrap to your fall picnic repertoire.

They are so quick and easy to pull together. You could make these hot and fresh before you leave, wrap them in foil, and serve piping hot at your picnic – we have simple solutions for keeping your picnic food hot here. You can, of course, serve them cold like a normal wrap.

They also make a fabulous DIY sandwich. Prepare all your ingredients, lay them out and allow everyone to help themselves.

Another vote for versatility on this sandwich. Loaded with flavourful sauteed vegetables and mixed with cream cheese, this sandwich spread can form the basis of a salad sandwich filled with dark greens or make a beautifully dainty sandwich for a high tea picnic.

You can make the filling ahead of time and simply build your sandwich when you're ready to go.

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.

Think of guacamole on steroids, then add it to a sandwich. An amazingly versatile chickpea salad with 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. A great way to freshen up your fall picnic sandwich menu.

Spread it on sandwiches and add greens and vegetables as you desire for a great vegan picnic sandwich. Add it to wraps, with or without meat - as you choose. Serve it as a dip or as a side as you would hummus.

Looking for a low carb bread alternative for your fall sandwich ideas? Our easy Keto Cloud Bread recipe is perfect for any sandwich filling and covers low carb, gluten-free, and grain-free diet restrictions.

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.