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How to Make Delicious and Portable Picnic Sandwiches<\/a><\/strong><\/h1>\n

While spending face-to-face time with other people is a huge benefit of picnics, you also want the food to be on point. Sandwiches are a picnic staple because they are simple to prepare, transport, and eat without utensils (or even plates). Picnic sandwiches, on the other hand, will be a little different than the ones you slap together for lunch between Zoom meetings, for a couple of reasons. Yes, you probably want them to be kicked up a notch or two, but they also need to be a lot sturdier. After all, no one wants to arrive at their destination to find soggy bread or a sandwich that has completely disintegrated.<\/p>\n

We made it out of the World’s Longest Winter. It’s picnic season, which means it’s time for some picnic sandwiches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our appreciation for the outdoors has grown, especially as a place to gather with friends and family. Picnics are great for socializing, but you also want to eat well.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to being easy to make, transport, and eat without utensils, sandwiches are a picnic favorite (or even plates). There are a few reasons why picnic sandwiches are different from the sandwiches you make between Zoom meetings. It’s likely you’ll want them louder, but they’ll also need to be more durable. Nobody wants soggy bread or a sandwich that disintegrates in transit.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, a picnic should be enjoyable, not stressful. The secret to packing delicious, simple, portable picnic sandwiches is finding a middle ground. Getting started is easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Go for hearty breads.<\/span><\/h2>\n

The basis of any good sandwich, so pick wisely. With moist ingredients like salad fillings (like chicken or tuna), a thick, crusty roll like ciabatta, baguette, or Italian-style loaf won’t fall apart. Also, it won’t smush when wrapped tightly or packed in a bag or picnic basket.<\/span><\/p>\n

Also, avoid using toasted bread. SELF says that while toasted slices may appear more sturdy when assembling your sandwich, they will likely become hard and dry by the time you sit down to picnic.<\/span><\/p>\n

It’s not necessary to defrost frozen bread or rolls. According to New Jersey chef and food stylist Carla Contreras, the frozen foods will defrost on the way to the picnic and taste fresh when eaten. You shouldn’t have any sogginess issues after defrosting them if they were properly wrapped.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Keep your fillings fun while limiting them.<\/h2>\n

Chef Christina McKeough of High Street Philadelphia recommends three to five elements total to achieve a good balance of flavors and textures without overloading.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Add a spread, a protein, something crunchy, and one or two more elements,” she says. Voici quelques exemples:<\/span><\/p>\n