36 Springtime Recipes Perfect For Any Picnic (2024)

FAQs

What foods are good to bring on a picnic? ›

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!

Pork pie, sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, dips with crudités, chicken drumsticks, cheese and crackers or crusty bread, flask of soup, falafels, hard boiled eggs and fresh tomatoes, breaded pork or veal escalopes are good cold or slightly warm!

If you plan to bring food that will remain outdoors for several hours, choose foods that won't wilt, melt, or spoil easily in the heat. Good choices are fresh firm vegetables (raw or cooked), chopped fruit, whole grains, pasta salad, beans, and trail mix!

Salads featuring fresh veggies like broccoli, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onions topped with a light balsamic vinaigrette make for a refreshing and healthy picnic dish you can eat without fear of spoiling, Ali says. “Firm, fresh vegetables aren't going to go bad,” she says.

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!

Rold Gold thin pretzels, Ritz crackers, a dry crumbly type of cheese and another that's creamy, orange marmalade or a small pot of honey, fresh grapes or raisins or any dried fruit. Usually the rule of thumb is that it's easy to be eaten on a cracker or with your fingers.

Experts recommend eating produce with high water content, such as berries, watermelon, cucumbers, tomatoes, celery and bell peppers. While lettuce is known to contain a lot of water, Wood said darker greens such as kale and spinach can also be hydrating.

What fruit is good for picnic? ›

Choose fruits and vegetables that are in season: Instead of cookies and cake, prepare a fruit salad before your picnic using fruits that are in season. Fruits in season at this time of year include watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, kiwi, peaches, apricots, and plums.