Summer Recipes to Pack in Your Picnic Basket Head to the nearest park and bring your brightest blanket. These easy picnic recipes pack up perfectly and just taste better in the sunshine.
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Amish Macaroni Salad 2 reviews
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Patriotic Pepper Platter 1 review
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Sea Salt Sticks 1 review
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Spicy Roasted Carrot Hummus 2 reviews
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Creamy Pina Colada Pie 1 review
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Copycat KFC Coleslaw 7 reviews
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Caprese Pasta Salad 1 review
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Grilled Potato and Corn Salad 1 review
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Strawberry-Pineapple Coleslaw 4 reviews
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FAQs
Start with classic sandwiches and pair them with crowd-pleasing picnic sides, like pasta salads and potato salads. Or opt for finger-friendly foods, like fried chicken tenders and chef's salad on a stick. You also can't forget sweet spring and summer drinks!
What can I take in a picnic instead of sandwiches? ›
Lots of different foods taste good cold and are fine for a picnic lunch. Fried chicken legs, pasta salad with vegetables and chunks of ham, mozzarella sticks, antipasto, hard-boiled eggs, cold sesame noodles with shredded chicken and cucumbers. What can people pack for lunch besides sandwiches?
What foods won't spoil on a picnic? ›
Here are 11 picnic foods that keep well in hot weather:
Fresh vegetable salads. Nothing beats a fresh, light summer salad full of colorful vegetables, Ali says. ... Fish and chicken in pouches. ... Mediterranean foods. ... Fresh fruits. ... Dried fruits, nuts and seeds. ... Fruit salsas. ... Slaws dressed in oil and vinegar. ... Fruit bars.
What are the most popular finger foods for parties? ›
Easy Finger Food Recipes to Make Ahead
Sheet Pan Nachos. ... Cheese Puffs. ... Cheesy Garlic Bread. ... Vegetarian Quesadillas. ... Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus. ... Slow-Cooker Jelly Meatballs. ... Loaded Cheese Ball Bites. ... Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts. Treat your guests to a sweet and savory appetizer with bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
What is the cheapest thing to bring to a picnic? ›
Simple Food Pasta, sandwiches, wraps or even canned tuna are all cheap picnic ideas that the whole family will love! If you ask us, sandwiches are the best budget-friendly picnic food because they don't take much space in the basket. Don't forget about the drinks, plastic cutlery, and rubbish bags!
What food is good for an outdoor party? ›
Sharing dishes
1) Healthy veggie platter. 2) Seared tuna & cucumber salad. 3) Smoky veggie nachos. 4) Summer vegetable & flatbread platter with dill & mustard dip. 1) Nutty chicken satay strips. 2) Cheese & pesto whirls. 3) Jamaican veggie patties. 4) Coronation chicken pie.
What picnic sandwiches won t get soggy? ›
A thick, crusty roll like ciabatta, baguette, or an Italian-style loaf won't go limp and fall apart next to moist ingredients like veggies, spreads, or salad-type fillings (like chicken or tuna), Andrea Slonecker, co-author of The Picnic, tells SELF.
What is the only known food item that will never spoil? ›
HONEY . Honey has been called the only food that truly lasts forever, thanks to its magical chemistry and the handiwork of bees.
What potluck food doesn t need refrigeration? ›
These recipes travel well, feed a crowd, and can be served at room temperature, even if your tailgate lasts most of the day.
Texas Caviar. Tortelloni-and-Grilled Vegetable Salad. Salted Caramel Popcorn Bars. Lemon-Tarragon Potato Salad.
What should I have for picnic? ›
PICNIC BAG CHECKLIST
Beach blankets / tablecloths / loungers. Sunscreen. Insect repellant, sting relief cream, antiseptic wipes and plasters. Hats. Spare carrier bags for rubbish. Towel and spare clothes. Camera. Cutlery, cups and picnic plates.
Keep perishable foods cool by transporting them in an insulated cooler with plenty of ice or frozen gel packs . Perishable foods include meat, poultry, seafood, eggs, dairy products, pasta, rice, cooked vegetables and fresh, peeled and cut fruits and vegetables. Pack the cooler just before leaving home.
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