22 Picnic Sandwiches to Tote to Every Outdoor Gathering This Summer

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, make ahead, no cook, beginner-friendly

Zingy, creamy and full of plant-based protein, these handhelds will satisfyandsurprise the picnic-goers. Pickled pepperoncini orjalapeñosadd the right dose of acid and spice to the mildchickpeasalad.

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, make ahead, beginner-friendly

A trio of fresh herbs (dill! parsley! basil!) takes this main over the top. Mix theeggsalad a day or two before the picnic. Keep it in a container in the fridge until the big day, then assemble the sammies once you arrive to keep the bread from getting soggy.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:high protein, special occasion-worthy

This sandwich is sure to satiate after a long day in the pool or on the softball diamond. Sub store-bought crispy onions to save time; the most important part of this sando is the dill-lemonyogurtsauce anyway.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:make ahead, vegan, no cook

A veggie wrap is a great compromise if there are folks at the picnic who don’t eat bread. The sturdy collard green leaves can hold their own against store-boughthummusand sweet-and-spicypeanut butterdip.

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, no cook, make ahead, crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients

Nothing beats a recipe that calls for nothing but assembly. Pro tip: Toast eachtortillain a warm skillet before rolling the sandwiches—this will make them more flexible and less likely to tear.

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients, special occasion-worthy

Tellcantaloupeto sit this one out—salty, tenderprosciuttopairs just as beautifully with in-seasonstone fruit. Wash this summer stunner down with a crisp glass of rosé or pinot grigio (andgrill the peach slicesbefore placing them on the sandwich, if you’re feeling ambitious).

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:no cook, make ahead, <30 minutes, vegetarian

With store-bought pesto and hummus on your side, it won’t take much to boost the flavor of this sandwich. The recipe calls for arugulamicrogreens,tomato,cucumberandcarrot, but feel free to use whatever produce is wilting away in your crisper drawer.

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:vegan, high protein, <30 minutes

Alfrescobrunchwith the girls? We’ve got you covered. Thetempehis brushed with a sweet, smoky glaze and fried until caramelized. Believe it or not, it’s an epic match forvegan cream cheese.

• Time Commitment:2 hours
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, make ahead, special occasion-worthy

Don’t let the time commitment deter you: If you prep the red beet purée and roasted golden beets ahead of the picnic, all that’s left to do the day of is assemble and grill. Wrap each handheld in foil, pack them in an insulated bag and head to the park.

• Time Commitment:1 hour and 30 minutes
• Why We Love It:beginner-friendly, make ahead, high protein

Any sandwich crowned withquick-pickled onionsis one we’re eager to devour. (P.S.: You’ll spare yourself a ton of effort by starting with store-boughtrotisserie chickeninstead of cooking your own…just sayin’.)

• Time Commitment:40 minutes (plus chilling time)
• Why We Love It:vegetarian, beginner-friendly, special occasion-worthy

完整的pickled vegetables, spicy mayo, fresh herbs and a sesame seed crust. Wrap the sandwiches in foil to keep them warm, leaving a vent for steam to escape so thetofudoesn’t turn soggy.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly, make ahead, <10 ingredients

Did you know you could make 15 sandwiches in one fell swoop? Simply add the bun bottoms to the baking dish, slather them in mustard, pile them high withham, pickles and Swiss cheese and bake until melty. Then, top the dish with foil and head to the picnic. Bonus points for adding a layer of roastporkto theslidersfor authenticity.

• Time Commitment:50 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, beginner-friendly

Don’t risk serving less-than-deliciousveggie burgers. Instead, roast hefty slices of seasoned cauliflower to perfection, then sandwich them on buns slathered in spicy mayo and hummus. The plant-based eaters at the function will thank you.

• Time Commitment:20 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients

The only “cooking” you’ll need to do is toast the tortillas ahead of filling them so they’re pliable. In the words ofIna Garten, how easy is that? Sub ranch dressing for blue cheese if you’re not a fan of its funkiness.

• Time Commitment:5 minutes
• Why We Love It:no cook, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly, make ahead

It doesn’t get simpler (or more kid-friendly) than stacking brown sugar ham, Swiss cheese and paper-thin slices of redappleon honey mustard-kissed potato bread. If you prepare the sammies ahead, spritz the apples with lemon juice to keep them from browning.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:high protein, special occasion-worthy, make ahead

Pillowyfocacciabread can give any sandwich that fresh-from-a-fancy-deli look. Here, it’s doused in cheesy, garlicky homemade pesto and topped with tender chicken, tangyfeta, sun-dried tomatoes and greens.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:vegetarian, beginner-friendly, make ahead

Herb-spiked ricotta is neutral enough that it can pair with just about any vegetable, frommushroomstoyellow squashtobell peppers. Add a touch of honey to the spread for sweetness or crushed red pepper flakes for heat.

• Time Commitment:25 minutes
• Why We Love It:<30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly

Are you there,comfort food? It’s us, PureWow. Cover these savory, salty, cheese-pully sandwiches in tented foil to keep them warm yet crisp or cook them at the picnic if there’s a grill available.

• Time Commitment:30 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, make ahead

It’ssoeasy being green with these tiny wraps in tow, which boastbroccoli,cukes, bell peppers, avocado and lots of fresh herbs. Don’t even get us started on the tangy green goddess dressing, made withsour creamandbuttermilk.

• Time Commitment:45 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, high protein, make ahead

Rotisserie chickensaves the picnic once again. Your guests will be none the wiser once the meat is chopped and combined with celery, scallions, avocado and a tangy, herbaceous dressing. Sub Greek yogurt for mayo if you’d prefer.

• Time Commitment:5 minutes
• Why We Love It:<10 ingredients, vegetarian, <30 minutes, beginner-friendly

How does this sammy come together in five minutes flat, you ask? It’s all thanks to pre-shredded or shavedBrussels sprouts. (You couldshred them yourself, but the picnic guests won’t detect your shortcut, promise.)

• Time Commitment:15 minutes
• Why We Love It:crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, high protein

When in doubt, stick with a crave-worthy classic. The onions—marinated in oregano, olive oil and red wine vinegar—and the Calabrian chilimayowill totally seal the deal.