Creative Ideas for Sandwiches Without Bread

Collard Green Wraps filled with sweet potato and quinoa make a colourful and tasty light picnic lunch. A healthy sandwich alternative, they are easy to make and super portable for picnics.

Grilled cheese sandwiches are wonderful picnic fare, especially as a side to winter picnic soups. Put a new low carb bread free spin on the cheese toastie with these low carb cauliflower bread grilled cheese sandwiches.

Want to know how to make cucumber sandwiches without bread? Like a turkey sandwich without the carbs, this cucumber sub recipe is quick, simple, and easy to customise to suit your sandwich filling desire.

Depending on the type of wrap you choose, wraps are a much lighter alternative to bread, especially if you choose a light lavash style flatbread. These raw veggie wraps with avocado are a healthy and delicious alternative to the traditional sandwich.

So easy to make and incredibly picnic portable. Like making a traditional turkey wrap with any of your favourite fillings, use a large lettuce leaf instead of a wrap – simple. Swap turkey for ham or roast beef slices or stay with cheese slices for a veggie option. Wrap in paper and pack as you would a regular wrap.

You don't need buns to have a burger. Go bread free at your next picnic grill with these Paleo sweet potato burger buns made in the air fryer – a delicious, healthy, and tasty alternative to traditional burger buns. Perfect for anyone following a Paleo, Whole30 or a low carb lifestyle

Sturdy greens are an excellent substitute for bread; they add extra crunch to these flavourful and healthy Mediterranean inspired salad wraps. Dice your favourite vegetables and wrap. You can toss your veggies in the tahini dressing before wrapping, or drizzle on top at the picnic. Whatever suits your picnic packing style.

Why have peanut butter sandwiches when you can have apple peanut butter sandwiches? A great way to enjoy satisfying wholesome ingredients in a whole new way. A fantastic picnic sandwich idea for kids, they're also great for adults who love a little peanut butter indulgence.

Another healthy substitute for bread and tortillas, this turkey wrap recipe also gives you the know-how to prepare your greens for the best sandwich wrap.

Get your favourite smash burger fix at your next picnic grill with this keto double-double “protein” style copycat burger recipe. Everything you want in a burger held together by a crisp, crunchy lettuce bun.

Nutritious and delicious, these Green Goddess wraps filled with lima bean spread, broccoli, and palm hearts are perfect picnic fare without the bread. Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan, these wraps are not just picnic portable, they're also freezable.

Want a super low carb sandwich bread alternative? Try this keto Wonderbread waffle sandwich bread. A gluten-free, low carb sandwich bread made with egg white, almond flour and mayo, it's ideal for those who still want a traditional sandwich and stay low carb.

Fall in love with this Japanese sushi inspired take on a classic chicken burger. Japanese-style fried chicken cutlets, topped with a spicy sauce, a flavourful Asian spring onion omelette and seasoned sushi rice “buns” come together to make a Chicken Katsu Sushi Burger. Don't want it burger style; you can deconstruct to make individual sushi bowls.

Lettuce wraps are perfect for picnics because you can pack your filling in a container, bring along some lettuce leaves and DIY at the picnic. This Asian lettuce wrap filling is all plant-based goodness but can be altered to include meat if you so desire.

Consider a thermos of miso for a complete Asian soup and sandwich picnic lunch.

Fill lettuce leaves with avocado and white beans for a flavourful, protein-packed sandwich alternative.

Spice things up a bit with these easy Sriracha Chicken Noodle Lettuce Wraps. You can whip these up in less than 30 minutes: a little spicy and very healthy—a great sandwich alternative for leftover chicken.

Love tuna salad but don't want to put it between bread? Take a hollowed-out pickle for a fun, healthy and delicious alternative to a tuna salad sandwich. Equally delicious with chicken or egg salad.

Take a tasty sardine salad and fill sturdy collard greens to make a delicious and healthy picnic wraps. Pre-roll and pack or bring the filling and greens for a convenient picnic DIY sandwich wrap.

A smoky chickpea, tomato, and onion mixture, with crisp slices of refreshing cucumber, and fresh spinach make up these hearty and healthy vegan Lavash wraps. Prep them in under 3 minutes, wrap and pack. Deliciously simple.

Quinoa, chickpeas, and vegetables wrapped in your favourite sturdy green (think collard greens, kale or chard). This delightfully fresh and light sandwich alternative also makes a great picnic appetiser.

Buckle up for a pretty epic Whole30/Keto/Gluten-Free/Paleo take on the humble BLT. This Flank Steak BLT is made with grass-fed flank steak, nitrate and sugar-free bacon, smashed avocado, ranch, and hollowed out heads of iceberg lettuce. Bunless BLT perfection.

You don't need bread to make a turkey and cucumber sandwich when you have slices of cucumber. Simply sandwich slices of turkey and cream cheese between cucumber slices for delicious little sandwich bites without the bread.

Put a Japanese spin on your picnic sandwiches with a cross between an onigiri and a sandwich. This Scrambled Teriyaki Tofu Onigirazu is easy to make and so much fun to eat. Naturally vegan and gluten-free

Bundle up your favourite chicken caesar salad into a picnic portable wrap. This recipe gives you the know-how for instant pot chicken, but it's also a great picnic wrap idea for chicken leftovers.

Put a Mexican spin on your picnic sandwich routine. Indulge yourself with this very clever vegan take on the Taco Bell Crunch Wrap Supreme. A healthy alternative to fast food, you can also pre-make these for easy picnic preparation.

We're taking the finger food aspect of sandwiches to a new level; these delightful burger skewers are a fun and delicious way to enjoy cheeseburgers without the bun.

Serve with a yummy dipping sauce; these bunless sliders are so easy to make and even easier to transport for a picnic.