Picnic recipes that are easy and delicious but will help you make the

It’s picnic season and here are snack suggestions to enjoy the great outdoors. 

Whether you’re headed to a sandy spot on the beach or a private location somewhere at a park, you’ll need some delicious foods for your basket.

Because some of the following foods include dairy and meats, avoid taking these items when the sun is shining brightly and the weather is very hot. These times are most likely in the early morning or afternoon. 

HOW TO BUILD A CHARCUTERIE BOARD LIKE A PRO

It’s best to wait until an hour or two before the sunset to enjoy these items.

1. Charcuterie
2. Stacked sandwich
3. Fruit salad with dip
4. Cucumber bites
5. Bread basket
6. Pasta salad
7. Strawberry lemonade

1. Charcuterie

Charcuterie boards seem to be as popular as ever. There are an abundance of snack pairings, dips and sauces to include on your board. 

Nearly any food could be part of a Charcuterie board if you plan and pair correctly. But because this is for a picnic, keeping it sweet, salty and simple is ideal.

A combination of the following items can be assorted on a cutting or Charcuterie board

Recommended Charcuterie items for a picnic:

• Crackers
• Breadsticks
• Grapes
• Strawberries
• Sliced kiwi
• Sliced bell peppers
• Cherry tomatoes
• Sliced cucumbers
• Celery sticks
• Ranch dressing
• Diced pepper jack cheese
• Diced Colby Jack cheese
• Diced white American cheese
• Salami slices
• Almonds

2. Stacked sandwich

Sandwiches are a summer staple grab-and-go item; they also filling and enjoyable. 

If you’re taking the kids out for a picnic, a sliced ham and cheese sandwich is easy and filling. Yet if you’re enjoying a picnic with a group of friends or preparing for a date, you might be looking for something a little more elegant. 

This stacked sandwich is delicious and dainty enough to steer clear of a mess in your lap.

Ingredients for a stacked sandwich:

• French baguette
• Pesto
• Prosciutto
• Roma tomato
• Fresh…