Delve into the world of outdoor dining with these picture-perfect picnic recipes. Whether you’re planning a park outing, a beach day or a backyard get-together, this range of flavorful options will enhance your al fresco experience.
From invigorating salads showcasing seasonal produce to satisfying sandwiches that balance textures and tastes, our picnic recipes capture the essence of outdoor enjoyment. Indulge in delectable desserts that provide a fitting finale to your open-air meal, ensuring that your day in the sun is both satisfying and memorable.
Hero Sandwich
Indulge in a classic hero sandwich piled high with tender, thinly sliced ham, tangy mustard, and crunchy pickles, nestled within freshly baked French bread—a nostalgic choice that brings deli-style goodness to your picnic.
Get the Recipe: Hero Sandwich
Tuscan White Bean Dip
This Italian-inspired dip with white beans, juicy tomatoes, onion, garlic, and fresh herbs is a perfect choice for enjoying on a picnic. Its vibrant flavors and refreshing ingredients will make it a memorable appetizer for your summer hangout.
Get the Recipe: Tuscan White Bean Dip
Strawberry Rosé Sangria
Indulge in the ultimate summer refresher with Strawberry Rosé Sangria. Its light and sweet flavors, with hints of berries, make it a delightful choice for picnic meals. Prepare a big pitcher to stash in your cooler and dole out glasses of this refreshing libation to your fellow picnickers.
Get the Recipe: Strawberry Rosé Sangria
Texas Caviar
Texas Caviar is here to make your summer picnics unforgettable! This salad is loaded with beans, corn, and peppers, and dressed in a tangy vinaigrette. It’s hearty, healthy and holds up like a champ under the summer sun.
Get the Recipe: Texas Caviar
Cheese Straws
Add a touch of luxury to your picnic basket with a batch of cheese straws. These slightly spicy and cheesy crackers are a delightful treat to enjoy anywhere.
Get the Recipe: Cheese Straws
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate lovers will be delighted by these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a rich dose of chocolate in the dough and from two kinds of melty chocolate chips, they offer a crunchy and gooey treat that’s perfect for indulging on a picnic.
Get the Recipe: Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Homemade Lemonade
Quench your thirst wherever you go with homemade lemonade. Fresh lemons, water, and sugar make it a simple yet satisfying beverage that is perfect for a hot day.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Lemonade
Red Wine Brownies
Treat your picnicking gang to rich and velvety Dark Chocolate Red Wine Brownies. These indulgent chocolate treats have a kick of red wine — a decadent twist to traditional brownies.
Get the Recipe: Red Wine Brownies
Peach Salsa
Capture the essence of summer with Peach Salsa. Made with fresh peaches, tomatoes and peppers, this salsa offers a fresh and fruity taste. Serve this delicious dip with tortilla chips at all your al fresco hangouts.
Get the Recipe: Peach Salsa
Cold Brew Iced Tea
Skip the store-bought iced tea and make your own Cold Brew Iced Tea for your beach hangout. It’s incredibly simple to prepare and yields the smoothest and richest iced tea. Customize the sweetness and flavor to your liking and enjoy a refreshing beverage on the beach.
Get the Recipe: Cold Brew Iced Tea
Kitchen Sink Cookies
These loaded chocolate chip cookies will be a hit at any picnic. Filled with chocolate chips, candies, nuts, pretzels, and potato chips, they offer a sweet-and-salty treat that will satisfy everyone’s cravings during an outdoor hangout. Be sure to stash them in the cooler so they aren’t too melty!
Get the Recipe: Kitchen Sink Cookies
Blueberry Lemonade
Fresh and bright, Blueberry Lemonade is the ultimate refreshing drink. Make it with fresh berries and lemons for the most flavorful drink at any picnic.
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Lemonade
Caprese Salad Skewers
Serving caprese salad on skewers is a great way to serve this traditional summer dish at a picnic, without the mess. This combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar works as either an appetizer or side dish.
Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad Skewers
Chip Dip
Elevate snacking with a creamy and flavorful Chip Dip. It’s a must-have accompaniment for crunchy chips, adding a delicious kick to your snacking experience. Enjoy this savory dip while soaking up the sun or shade at a picnic.
Get the Recipe: Chip Dip
Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint
This delicious melon salad features mozzarella, fresh mint and salty prosciutto. It’s perfect for picnics, cookouts and barbecues.
Get the Recipe: Melon Salad with Mozzarella and Mint
3-Ingredient Onion Dip
Whip up this quick and easy 3-Ingredient Onion Dip for a flavorful addition to your picnic spread. It’s a simple yet tasty dip that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Get the Recipe: 3-Ingredient Onion Dip
Sweet Cherry Handpies
Bake a batch of these cherry hand pies for a weekend dessert. No plates or forks required for these handheld pies, making them perfect for picnics.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Cherry Handpies
Mexican Corn Salad
Add a burst of flavor to your summer picnics with this amazing Mexican Corn Salad. Packed with sweet corn, creamy butter, lime juice, diced Jalapeños, chili flakes and cheese, it’s a perfect side dish beach vacation. Its street stall flavors will transport you to a beachside fiesta.
Get the Recipe: Mexican Corn Salad
Broccoli Salad with Bacon
This easy, hearty, classic Broccoli Salad with bacon and blueberries is a simple cold salad perfect for your summer days. Fully low-carb, keto, sugar-free, gluten-free, grain-free and perfect for diabetics, this keto salad filled with nutrients is a perfect addition to your next picnic get-together.
Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Raspberry Peach Bars
Summer fruits are the best and these buttery Raspberry Peach Crumble Bars use two sweet and colorful fruits that combine to make an easy and delicious dessert bar that’s perfect for packing into picnic baskets.
Get the Recipe: Raspberry Peach Bars
No Bake Mini Pina Colada Cheesecake
These no-bake Pina Colada Cheesecakes are like a tropical getaway in dessert form! They’re in individual Mason jars, so there is no need for plates or serving utensils, and their coconut-pineapple flavor will have you swaying to island rhythms at any picnic.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Mini Pina Colada Cheesecake
Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes
This pesto orzo salad recipe highlights bold, delicious ingredients. Basil pesto sauce, feta cheese, sundried tomatoes, pine nuts, and fresh, peppery arugula combine to create a bright, fresh, flavorful summer salad great for picnics and beach trips!
Get the Recipe: Orzo Pesto Salad with Sundried Tomatoes
Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
These Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches feature crisp, sliced cucumber, pepper jack cheese, chopped hard-boiled egg, creamy dill sauce and fresh spring mix for an easy, delicious sandwich that’s great for picnics anywhere.
Get the Recipe: Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
Best Cookout Coleslaw
Elevate your coleslaw game with this creamy and flavorful recipe. Crisp, tangy, and slightly sweet, this coleslaw seasoned with just the right amount of spice and salt is a crowd-pleaser for your summer picnics.
Get the Recipe: Best Cookout Coleslaw
Rhubarb Cookies
Dive into the world of rhubarb with these delightful Rhubarb Cookies. These buttery, sweet, and cinnamon-y treats are studded with chunks of tart rhubarb, offering a unique twist on traditional cookies for your picnic gathering.
Get the Recipe: Rhubarb Cookies
Bacon Deviled Eggs
These Bacon Deviled Eggs are a snap to make, but they have so much more flavor than traditional deviled eggs. They are smooth and creamy, and it’s a perfect appetizer for any occasion, especially picnics.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Deviled Eggs
Crispy Twisted Bacon
Learn how to make quick savory Crispy Twisted Bacon is made five different ways and it’s a great snack for summertime picnics. This Tiktok viral twisted bacon sensational hack, which everyone goes crazy about, and it is a perfect low-carb addition to your menu that is fully gluten-free, grain-free and perfect for diabetics.
Get the Recipe: Keto Crispy Twisted Bacon 5 ways
No Bake Brownies
Treat yourself to irresistible no-bake brownies, perfect for a picnic menu. With a blend of creamy graham cracker crumbs, nuts, marshmallows, and dark chocolate, these fudgy confections are ready to enjoy without the need for baking.
Get the Recipe: No Bake Brownies
Red Skin Potato Salad
This deliciously creamy red skin potato salad is made with bacon for an extra savory kick. Enjoy this classic side dish at all your summer picnics under the sun.
Get the Recipe: Red Skin Potato Salad