70 Best Picnic Food Ideas Easy Picnic Recipes
It's outdoor dining season, and we couldn't be readier!
By Christopher MichelUpdated: Apr 21, 2023As soon as the weather warms, you’ll catch us scrolling around online for the best picnic basket, digging our vintage checked picnic blanket out of storage, and writing up menus filled with these recipes, in anticipation of picnic season.
There’s just something about eating outdoors that makes food taste better, right? Maybe it’s the fresh air. Maybe it’s the sunshine. Who knows? All we know is that we can’t wait to do it! Give us a spot on the grass and a slight breeze, and all we can think about is how good a slice of tomato pie or a heaping scoop of fruit crisp would be. Excuse us why we go clear our weekend schedule.
Grain Salad with Trout, Almonds, and Herbs
Becky Luigart-Stayner2Caprese Pasta Salad
Becky Luigart-Stayner3Classic Deviled Eggs
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4Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Becky Luigart-Stayner5Classic Southern Pimento Cheese and Quick Refrigerator Pickles
Ren Fuller6Southern Tomato Pie with Bacon
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7Cilantro and Sunflower Seed Dip
Becky Luigart-Stayner8Squash Ribbon Salad with Sunflower Seeds
Becky Luigart-Stayner9Apple Cider Donut Bundt Cake
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10Creamy Avocado Dip with Scallions
Becky Luigart-Stayner11Buttered Leek and Gruyère Galette
Becky Luigart-Stayner12Strawberry-Lemonade Angel Pie
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13French Onion Flatbread
Becky Luigart-Stayner14Orzo Pasta Salad
Becky Luigart-Stayner15Salade Niçoise
Becky Luigart-StaynerThis combo of sturdy ingredients and tart dressing originated in the French seaside city of Nice, and it's been delighting denizens — and likely beachgoers — for well over a hundred years.
Get the recipe for Salade Niçoise.
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16A Charcuterie Board
A beautifully cut and arranged snack board is practically made for sitting on the grass and nibbling — possibly while sipping a glass of something cold and sparkling. Watch the video for some tips on how to keep your charcuterie picnic-friendly.
17Roasted Hazelnut & Pistachio Dark Chocolate Bark
Becky Luigart-Stayner18Asparagus Quiche
Becky Luigart-StaynerQuiche is an under-sung picnic addition: The sturdy pie is easy to carry, and careful picnickers can pick it up and eat with their hands, pizza-style.
Get the recipe for Asparagus Quiche.
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19Any Fruit Crisp
Becky Luigart-Stayner20Heirloom Tomato Salad
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