Our favorite picnic basket essential!
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Sandwiches are apicnic basket essential.
They’re a vehicle for the best summer produce, like tomatoes, and are endlessly customizable.
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It’ll be your next picnic MVP!
Classic Southern BLT
This simple picnic sandwich packs a punch.
The secret to why it tastes so good?
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A touch of grated garlic in the mayo.
It’s just as perfect for picnics as it is for an afternoon of golf.
Turkey, Apple, And Brie Sandwich
This is not your average turkey sandwich.
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Crisp apples and nutty brie combine with sweet and spicy pepper jelly to give turkey leftovers a second life.
Plus, they can be prepared the day before, stored in zip-top bags, and refrigerated overnight.
Just don’t forget the Zapp’s potato chips.
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Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches
All the elements of your favorite salad, between two slices of bread.
Open-Faced Tomato Sandwiches With Creamy Cucumber Spread
A tomato sandwich is a summer picnic classic.
For the prettiest sandwiches, use a mix red, yellow, and green tomatoes.
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Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
Ditch the cold cuts and try this Greek wrap instead.
We advise using only the ripest tomatoes you’ve got the option to find at the market.
It’s the perfect sandwich for a picnic brunch in the park.
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No matter which direction you go, it comes together in 10 minutes for an easy to-go lunch.
The flavorful cream cheese spread made with ourSummer Sauceis what make these simple sandwiches memorable.
Ham Salad
This retro Southern dish is perfect for a picnic.
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If you’re not feeling fancy, forget trimming the edgesa little crust never hurt anyone.
Pineapple Sandwich
Don’t knock it ‘till you try it!
Pineapple sandwiches have long been a staple of Southern childhood.
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We put chuck roast into an Instant Pot to help speed up this delicious process.
Cuban Sandwich
We’re in a sunny state of mind with theSunshine State’s favorite sandwich.
This dressed up spin on your ham-and-cheese sandwich is full of flavor and ready for your picnic basket.
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Two slices of bread and this recipe are all you gotta reach picnic basket perfection.
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