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Picnic pleasures: 13 sandwich and salad recipes for warm weather

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By Gen La Rocca

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From potato salad and deli sandwiches to caprese salad and turkey avocado melts, this collection of sandwich and salad recipes has something for every picnic!

Grinder sandwich on a marble cutting board.
Grinder Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Turkey Avocado Melt

Overhead shot of a turkey avocado sandwich on a black plate.
Turkey Avocado Melt. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This sandwich is the ultimate turkey avocado sandwich! Crisp toasted bread, creamy avocado, gooey melted cheese, and a tangy chipotle sauce combine for a perfect bite.
Get the Recipe: Turkey Avocado Melt

Salmon Mango Salad

Salmon mango salad on a white plate.
Salmon Mango Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This salad features pan-seared salmon, ripe mango, and pickled onions for a bright, delicious meal.
Get the Recipe: Salmon Mango Salad

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

beet cucumber salad is shown on a pink plate with a wood cutting board and dill.
Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Beet and cucumber salad is not only beautiful – it’s delicious! With tangy feta cheese, a bright lemon vinaigrette, vibrant beets and crisp cucumbers, it’ll be a new favorite.
Get the Recipe: Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Egg Salad Sandwiches with Cucumber

An egg and cucumber sandwich with pepper jack cheese, spring mix, and dill sauce is shown on a white plate over a rustic wooden cutting board.
Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

With a tangy, creamy dill sauce, this egg salad sandwich has cool cucumbers, fresh greens, and a slice of your favorite cheese!
Get the Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches with Cucumber

Fruit Salad with Walnuts

Closeup shot of a fruit salad with oranges, grapes, apple, and walnuts.
Fruit Salad with Walnuts and Warm Spices. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This easy fruit salad is always a favorite. It has assorted fresh fruit in a light honey and spice dressing!
Get the Recipe: Fruit Salad with Walnuts

Grinder Sandwich

Grinder sandwich on a marble cutting board.
Grinder Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Savory Italian deli meats, creamy provolone cheese, and a bright salad with a quick vinaigrette make this a delicious sandwich for any day of the week!
Get the Recipe: Grinder Sandwich

Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Healthy Tuna salad without mayo sits on a bed of iceberg lettuce surrounded by two forks, dill, and a green linen.
Healthy Tuna Salad . Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This fresh and healthy tuna salad leaves out the mayo in place of olive oil, lemon juice, and delicious fresh herbs.
Get the Recipe: Tuna Salad with Fresh Herbs

Warm Potato Salad with Bacon

Warm German potato salad in a white dish on a marble counter beside a bunch of fresh dill.
Warm German Potato Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This warm potato salad has some delicious fresh herbs and a bacon vinaigrette you’ll fall in love with!
Get the Recipe: Warm Potato Salad with Bacon

Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Side view of turkey egg and cheese sandwich on a white plate.
Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This is an easy favorite. With savory turkey, creamy scrambled eggs and melty cheese, it’s perfect for any meal!
Get the Recipe: Turkey Egg and Cheese Sandwich

Side Salad

Side salad on a white plate with a copper fork.
Side Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This delicious, simple side salad recipe has beautifully balanced flavors. It will also teach you how to build a side salad with the ingredients you have on hand!
Get the Recipe: Side Salad

Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Two plates of orzo pesto salad sit on a concrete background with a green linen and copper forks.
Orzo Pesto Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

Fresh basil pesto, tangy sundried tomato, delicious feta and peppery arugula combine with orzo for an amazing pasta salad the whole family will love.
Get the Recipe: Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes

Arugula Caprese Salad

Arugula caprese salad on a white plate next to two forks, a white linen, and a small glass pitcher of balsamic glaze.
Arugula Caprese Salad. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This caprese salad with arugula has fresh cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella cheese, basil, rich olive oil, and a delicious, sweet balsamic drizzle!
Get the Recipe: Arugula Caprese Salad

Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

burrata salad with balsamic glaze including spring mix, basil leaves, halved cherry tomatoes, drizzled with balsamic glaze and olive oil.
Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze. Photo credit: Two Cloves Kitchen.

This is a delicious and easy twist on the classic caprese. With creamy, rich burrata cheese, everyone will want a bite of this salad!
Get the Recipe: Burrata Salad with Balsamic Glaze

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