14 perfect picnic recipes for the weekend
Michael Alberstat
Picnic recipes
Nicoise muffuletta sandwich
Layer Mediterranean ingredients into a hollowed-out artisanal loaf to make this oversized sandwich. Pack it whole and bring a serrated knife to cut it up on location. Get the recipe.
Crudite jar with moroccan hummus
These jars of hummus make packing and serving easy. (Bonus: It keeps for a week in the fridge, so give yourself some extra time by making it a day or two ahead.) Get the recipe.
Tarragon-chicken sandwiches with red grapes
Not your typical chicken-salad sandwich! We added red grapes and fresh tarragon give this picnic sandwich a fresh look and taste. Get the recipe.
Pimm's Cup Jellies
Jelly cocktails! These charming little jars are easy to carry—and they give this picnic treat a retro-cool vibe. Get our portable Pimm's cup jellies recipe.
Bourbon-pecan blondies
Rich, buttery dessert bars that can be sliced at home. Wrapped with wax paper and a bit of simple twine, they’re the perfect finale for a lazy-day picnic outdoors. Get the recipe.
Watermelon Limoncello Lemonade
A refreshing mocktail (or cocktail — just add limoncello), this rosy limeade is picnic-perfect. Get our watermelon limoncello lemonade recipe.
Cucumber And Potato Salad
A picnic isn't complete without this classic salad. Potatoes, tossed in with cucumber, dill, parsley and dressing make this salad unforgettable. Get our cucumber and potato salad recipe.
Nutty ramen slaw
A great picnic (or barbecue) starts with the sides, and no summer picnic would be complete without coleslaw. Try our fun take on a classic for your next outdoor gathering. Get the recipe.
Summer-Corn Pasta Salad
Pasta salad — another summer classic — is an easy make-ahead, ideal for taking to a weekend barbecue, or packing into your picnic baskets. Get the summer corn pasta salad recipe.
Wheatberry tabbouleh salad
This hearty vegetarian salad lets your slow cooker to do all the heavy lifting, and is easily packed to go. Get the recipe.
Crisp melon and tomato salad
Fresh, colourful with a hint of sweetness, this salad is all about simple, seasonal ingredients. Get the recipe.
Watermelon and cucumber salad
Add a refreshing no-cook mint salad to the picnic menu for added colour and crunch. Get the recipe.
White-Sangria Jellies
Sangria, meet dessert! This sweet treat is perfect for long weekends, picnics and hot weather. (They take about three hours to set, so make sure to plan ahead.) Get our white sangria jellies recipe.
Brown Sugar Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Fresh chocolate chip cookies are a no-fail dessert, anytime. Get our brown sugar chocolate oatmeal cookies recipe.
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