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Sandwich Spread Recipes

These simple sandwich spread recipes are excellent with any crusty bread. They may be used on their own, or paired with any of your favourite deli meats. Sandwich spreads are perfect for picnic sandwiches because they can be prepared ahead - simply cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.


More sandwich spread recipes include hummus. It makes an excellent healthy choice as a dip or sandwich spread.


Avocado Mayonnaise

Avocado Mayonnaise is a great accompanyment to chicken or turkey sandwiches.

2 small avocados
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped

Peel avocados, and mash in a small bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, garlic, lemon juice and basil. Cover and chill.
Makes about 1 1/2 cups.


Caper Mayonnaise

Caper mayonnaise is a perfect sandwich spread recipe to pair with grilled chicken breasts, lettuce and tomatoes.

1/4 cup light mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 Tbsp. drained, rinsed capers, chopped
2 tsp. lemon juice


Chili Butter with Fontina

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 Tsp. hot chili-garlic sauce
4-6 slices, fontina cheese

Stir together the butter and chili-garlic sauce. Spread onto bread, top with slices of fontina cheese and add your favourite deli meat. Enjoy!


Curry Butter

1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 Tsp. curry paste
1 nectarine (optional)

Mix together the butter and curry paste. Spread on a whole grain slice of bread together with your favourite sandwich meats. If you wish you may add thin slices of nectarine for an extra flavour boost.


Feta Cheese Pesto

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Place garlic, basil leaves and feta into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. With motor running, slowly pour in olive oil until evenly mixed.


Mango and Goat Cheese Sandwich Spread

1 mango, sliced
4.5 oz. (140 g) creamy goat cheese
2 Tbsp. fresh parsley or coriander, chopped

In a food processor, combine 1-2 thick slices of mango, chopped, with the goat cheese and parsley/coriander. Pulse until well blended. Spread over focaccia or other bread and top with deli meats and extra slices of mango.


Mediterranean Olive Spread

250 g (8 oz.) spreadable cream cheese
4 kalamata olives, pitted
4 pimento-stuffed olives
2 Tbsp. fresh basil (finely chopped)
1 Tbsp. jalapeno peppers (finely chopped)
1 lemon

Using a food processor, finely chop together the olives, basil and jalapeno pepper. Add the spreadable cream cheese and mix well. This is excellent with cooked chicken or grilled steak on toasted bread. This is not only an excellent sandwich spread recipe, it makes a delicious veggie dip!


Plum Chutney

Plum chutney goes very well with ham and cheese sandwiches, or try pairing it with sliced chicken or turkey.

5 red plums, ripe but still firm
1 large Granny Smith apple
2/3 cup sugar
6 tbsp. red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. minced fresh garlic
2 tsp. grated orange zest
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

Halve the plums and chop coarsely to yield 3 cups, set aside. Halve and core the apple without peeling. Coarsely chop to yield 1 cup.

Combine 1 cup water and the sugar in a large heavy saucepan, over high heat. Stir to dissolve sugar and bring to a boil wthout stirring. Add vinegar, ginger, garlic, half of the diced plums, and the diced apple. Bring mixture to a boil and boil for 5 minutes. Add remaining plums, orange zest and cinnamon. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until thick and syrupy, about 10 minutes. Remove and cool. Store in a sealed container until picnic time.



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