Take to the Outdoors with a Fresh, Picnic-Friendly Sandwich

(Feature Impact) When the weather breaks, and it’s time to get outdoors, there’s hardly any better place to be than resting on a deck, lounging in the backyard, or curled up on a picnic blanket at a local park. Enjoy that leisurely time with loved ones by sharing a spread that includes these Picnic Party Sandwiches, perfect for a filling lunch that provides the energy you need for kicking around a soccer ball, playing tag, or flying a kite.

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Picnic Party Sandwiches

Recipe adapted from “Crunch Time Kitchen”

Total time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4

• 1/4 cup salted butter
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 1 large fresh baguette
• 1/4 cup fig preserves
• 6-8 ounces cured meats, such as prosciutto, salami, and capocollo
• 6 ounces brie cheese, sliced
• 2 cups arugula
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 pinch kosher salt

Mash together room-temperature butter with fresh parsley. Set aside.

Cut a fresh baguette lengthwise and smear the bottom half of the baguette with herbed butter. Top with fig preserves.

Layer on cured meats followed by slices of brie cheese. For brie, cut off any large pieces of rind.

In a small bowl, toss arugula with lemon juice and salt. Add arugula to the sandwich, followed by the top half of the baguette.

Cut the baguette into four even sandwiches and eat immediately, or wrap each one tightly in paper or plastic wrap.