| by: Kate O'Malley
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Maybe you’ve given up bread or are looking for low carb, no-carb or gluten-free alternatives like our Keto Cloud Bread recipe. Perhaps it’s the age-old problem of soggy sandwiches you are trying to combat. We have loads of creative, no bread sandwich ideas for your next picnic.
Jazz up your picnic sandwich routine with some delightfully delicious sandwiches that don’t need bread to make the cut.
We’ve got loads more beyond sandwiches.
No Bread Sandwich Ideas
Breadless sandwiches don't have to be as dull as they sound. We've got creative ideas that reinvent the sandwich concept from mouth-watering bunless burgers, to imaginative wraps and intriguing Asian inspired creations fit for a picnic.
Get ready to ditch the bread and get creative with these no bread sandwich ideas for your next picnic.
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Collard Green Wraps with Sweet Potato
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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.
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Keto Grilled Cheese With Cauliflower Bread (5 Ingredients)
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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.
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Cucumber Sandwich Subs
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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.
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Raw Veggie Wraps with Avocado
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.
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Low Carb Lettuce Wraps with Turkey & Roasted Peppers
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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.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Burger Buns
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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
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Mediterranean Salad Wraps with Tahini Dressing
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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.
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Apple Peanut Butter Sandwiches
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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.
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Turkey & Veggie Collard Green Wraps
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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.
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Keto Copycat In N' Out Burger
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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.
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Grilled Green Goddess Wraps
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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.
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Keto Wonderbread Chaffle Sandwich Bread Recipe
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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.
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Chicken Katsu Sushi Burger
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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.
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Asian Lettuce Wraps
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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.
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Mashed Avocado + White Bean Lettuce Wraps
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Fill lettuce leaves with avocado and white beans for a flavourful, protein-packed sandwich alternative.
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Easy Sriracha Chicken Lettuce Wraps
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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.
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Tuna Pickle Boats
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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.
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Sardine Salad Collard Green Wraps
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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.
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Smoky Chickpea Lavash Wrap
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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.
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Collard Green Wraps With Quinoa and Chickpea Filling
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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.
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Flank Steak BLT (NO Bun, Whole30, Low Carb)
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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.
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Turkey & Cucumber Sandwich No Bread
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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.
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Scrambled Teriyaki Tofu Onigirazu (Vegan + GF)
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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
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Instant Pot Caesar Chicken Wraps
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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.
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Easy Vegan Crunchwrap Supreme (Taco Bell Copycat)
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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.
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Mini Cheeseburger Skewers (w/ Burger Sauce)
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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.
About Kate O'Malley
Picnic enthusiast, passionate cook, and the creative force behind Picnic Lifestyle. With a globe-trotting background and a keen eye for local ingredients, she's mastered the art of crafting delectable picnics and portable feasts (especially for long travel days). Kate's passion for al fresco dining comes alive in this guide, curating perfect picnics for every occasion.
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