As summer rolls in with its warm breezes and sunny days, there’s no better way to enjoy the outdoors than with a delightful picnic. No matter if you’re planning a family outing, a romantic date, or a fun gathering with friends, picnics offer the perfect opportunity to savor delicious food amidst nature’s beauty. In this article, I’ve curated 21 Picnic Recipes that are easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to make your outdoor dining experience unforgettable. Let’s celebrate summer with these delightful dishes that are as vibrant and enjoyable as the season itself!
Baked Brie with Jam and Walnuts in Puff Pastry
There’s something undeniably comforting and luxurious about the combination of gooey melted cheese, crunchy nuts and sweet fruit preserves wrapped in flaky puff pastry. This pumpkin shaped baked brie with jam recipe is not only easy to make but promises to impress your guests.
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Mediterranean Charcuterie Board
One of my favorite ways to entertain is with a grazing platter. This Mediterranean charcuterie board is a delightful assortment of dips, cheeses, meats and so much more. This is my take on a Mediterranean grazing board, and trust me, it’s the easiest and most delicious spread you’ll ever make! Plus, it’s really pretty!
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Green Goddess Hummus
Whenever I make anything using Green Goddess seasoning, I’m doing a happy dance. This time around, the seasoning will be featured in a homemade green goddess hummus recipe. It’s creamy, it’s herbaceous and just plain delicious. You can whip up this crowd-pleasing appetizer in no time. Enjoy this green dip as a snack or slather it on a fresh sandwich as a spread. You’re going to love this creamy green hummus goodness.
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Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Pinwheels
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cream Cheese Pinwheels are tasty tortillas filled with ranch-flavored cream cheese, bacon, cheese, and more! The perfect party appetizer to serve a crowd.
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Chilled Veggie Pizza
This versatile appetizer uses store-bought crescent rolls as the crust and fresh veggies, making it quick and easy to prepare.
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Deviled Egg Potato Salad
This gluten free potato salad is a delicious twist on deviled eggs- healthy and filling! The perfect Whole30 side dish to serve all spring and summer long!
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Green Tea Lemonade
This Green Tea Lemonade recipe has all of the flavor and none of the effort! it’s so incredibly easy and so refreshing, that you’ll be making it on repeat for the months to come.
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Roasted Garlic Purple Cauliflower Hummus
This roasted garlic and purple cauliflower hummus is a colorful twist on the classic dip. It’s just as easy to make and adds a whole new level of flavor and nutrients. Serve this creamy purple cauliflower recipe with easy homemade pita chips.
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Banana Pudding Brownies
These banana pudding brownies are layered with banana brownie batter and vanilla wafer cookies and swirled with homemade vanilla pudding. They taste just like a bowl of banana pudding in brownie form!
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Sweet Cherry Pie
This amazing cherry pie recipe highlights sweet cherries for a blissfully yummy treat. Sweet cherry pie is a must-do before summer is over. It’s fabulous for picnics and potlucks.
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Watermelon Feta Cucumber Salad
Brightly colored and beautiful, this watermelon feta cucumber salad is a refreshing side dish. It’s a Greek-inspired watermelon salad combining sweet, savory and tangy flavors in every mouthful. The salad itself only calls for 4 ingredients while the dressing only requires 3, making it a quick and easy side dish for anyone to rustle up in just a few minutes. You will love this summer BBQ recipe!
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Pimento Cheese Sandwich
This iconic sandwich boasts cheese, pimento and all the wonderful spices and seasonings that bring out the rich creamy filling beautifully. A pimento cheese sandwich is versatile and just as delicious served for lunch as they are at a picnic, potluck supper or any other occasion. If you love cheese, you will love this wonderful take on the classic cheese sandwich.
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Lettuce Wraps
Lettuce Wraps are a gluten-free, low carb replacement for a sandwich made with bread. Using this technique to roll your lettuce wrap, you can easily enjoy a wrap filled with your favorite deli meats, veggies, and cheese without it all falling out of the lettuce leaves.
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Strawberry Iced Tea
This tasty Strawberry Iced Tea can be prepared with minimal effort. The preparation method in this recipe is how the drink is made in Vietnam.
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Summer Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad
This summer pesto chicken pasta salad is the easiest, quickest and most delicious recipe. It has chicken, fresh mozzarella, sweet tomatoes, and delicious homemade basil pesto. All of these colorful and fresh ingredients mixed together with a pretty twisted pasta shape and you have the best summer pasta salad.
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Almond Croissant Cookies
Almond Croissant Cookies have taken the internet by storm – but this version has a bit of a twist. Britney Breaks Bread uses buttery puff pastry with a homemade frangipane filling with sliced almonds and powdered sugar on top! These sweet treats are croissants in cookie form!
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Peach Quinoa Salad
Enjoy this refreshing, easy and nutritious peach quinoa salad as a light meal or a side dish. The combination of sweet peaches, crunchy nuts, and tangy balsamic dressing makes it perfect for a summer day and comes together in under 30 minutes! Add chopped chicken, sliced steak, seared tofu, or chickpeas for a balanced and filling meal.
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Fruit Charcuterie Board
This simple fruit charcuterie board is a unique favorite! If you like a cookie charcuterie board or a savory charcuterie board, this fruit board platter is a great option for your next special occasions or dinner party!
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
This fresh and vibrant Mediterranean Orzo Salad boasts juicy cucumbers, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, fresh herbs, tender orzo pasta, crumbled feta, and a simple lemon dressing. It’s a light and healthy side salad that pairs with almost anything!
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Pumpernickel Chicken Salad Sandwiches
This favorite chicken salad sandwich features a light, tangy Greek yogurt dressing and a burst of sweetness from some fresh red grapes. A bit of diced cucumber adds crunch and texture, while hearty slices of pumpernickel bread give this sandwich a rich, cozy vibe.
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Lemon Curd Yogurt Cheesecake Bars
A buttery digestive base, a wonderfully rich yogurt cheesecake filling and a topping of zingy, mouthwatering lemony freshness – you’re going to love these lemon yogurt cheesecake bars!
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Lemonade Slushie
Consider making up a lemonade slushie to sip on this spring and summer. It is a fresh lemonade that is then blended up to a frozen lemonade that is bursting with sweet and tangy flavor. A hydrating and flavorful summer drink recipe.
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