Do you love to go on picnics? Never know what to bring?? Here is a roundup to help you out, 50 Picnic Basket Essentials. From dips, munchies, snacks, drinks, salads, sandwiches, we have it all and more!! Load up that picnic basket, get outside and enjoy the spring/summer!!
For this roundup, I broke everything down for you into 5 easy to find categories, Drinks, Munchies, Salads, Sandwiches and Snacks. Something for everyone to enjoy!! Let’s dive right in!!
DRINKS
Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade by Noshing With The Nolands
Cherry Limeade by Who Needs a Cape?
Blueberry Basil Lemonade by Noshing With The Nolands
Sparkling Mango Lemonade by Sugar and Soul
Apple Blackberry Hard Cider Sangria by Hola! Jalapeno
Peach Blueberry Sangria by Noshing With The Nolands
Munchies
Homemade Mediterranean Hummus by Foolproof Living
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip {Vegan} by Foolproof Living
Healthy Deviled Eggs by Fannetastic Food
Picnic Basket Buttermilk Fried Chicken by Noshing With The Nolands
Bruschetta Bar by Ciao Florentina
Lentil Hand Pies with Walnut Pesto by Delish Knowledge
Corn Dog Muffins by Noshing With The Nolands
Salads
Grandma’s Potato Salad by Noshing With The Nolands
Lemon Asparagus Pasta Salad with Cucumber and Feta by Peas and Crayons
Strawberry Quinoa Salad by Tasting Page
Rainbow Slaw by Natural Girl Modern World
Quick Pressure Cooker Potato Salad by Pressure Cooking Today
Meat Lovers Pasta Salad by The View from Great Island
Mixed Berry Caprese Orzo Salad by A Cedar Spoon
Carrot Celeriac Spiralized Salad {Vegan/Paleo} by Cotter Crunch
Little Potato Green Bean Salad by Noshing With The Nolands
Zesty Fruit Salad With Coconut Milk and Basil by The Roasted Root
Orzo Salad with Yogurt-Dill Vinaigrette by The Lemon Bowl
Hummingbird Cake Fruit Salad by Poet in the Pantry
Grilled Corn and Barley Salad with Blueberries and Goat Cheese by Sweet Peas and Saffron
Sunshine Fruit Salad by Julie’s Eats and Treats
Asian Noodle Summertime Salad by Noshing With The Nolands
Crab Pasta Salad by Wine & Glue
Grilled Po Boy Potato Salad by Lemons for Lulu
Greek Orzo Summer Salad by Cooking on the Front Burner
SANDWICHES
Ham Salad Sandwich by Noshing With The Nolands
California Veggie Sandwich by Peas and Crayons
Open Faced Egg Avocado Smoked Salmon Sandwich by Noshing With The Nolands
Creamy Avocado Tuna Sandwich by Give Recipe
Pesto Chicken Salad Sandwiches from Valerie’s Kitchen
Gluten Free Veggie Turkey Rollups by Joyful Healthy Eats
Smoked Ham and Chimichurri Panini by Muy Bueno Cookbook
SNACKS
Rhubarb Dream Bars by Noshing With The Nolands
Trader Joe’s Omega Trail Mix by Luci’s Morsels
Energy Balls by Noshing With The Nolands
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Snack Cake by NeighborFood
Easy S’mores Cookies by Penny Pincher Jenny
No Bake Chocolate Banana Energy Balls by Julie’s Eats & Treats
Easy Strawberry Strudels by CakeWhiz
Blueberry Lime Chocolate Clusters by CakeWhiz
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Fudge Bars by Eating Richly
Best Ever Easy To Make Brownies by Noshing With The Nolands
Comments & Reviews
Jenn peas and crayons says
Pinned! These are so perfect for a spring picnic!
Tara Noland says
Thank you Jenn!
Autumn R Reo says
I wasn’t hungry before but I sure am now! YUM! Even if I am not picnicking I think I’m going to have to make many of these!
Jaime says
Yes on all of these! My picnic basket HAS to have fried chicken and I am definitely going to check out the recipe!
Amy Desrosiers says
Now these are some delicious picnic basket must haves! I am not sure what foods I would include in mine first because they all look so good.
Crystal says
My picnics have seriously been lacking. Everything looks incredible, from drinks to dessert.
Rachael Yerkes says
I’m in love with this list! Everything looks so good! I can’t wait to try out a few recipes and take my family on a picnic 🙂
Vera Sweeney says
I can not remember the last picnic we went on! I need to take the kids out on one, they would have a blast!! These recipes all loo amazing!
Scott says
I can’t remember the last time we went on a real picnic. Lately it’s all been takeout food!
Tara Noland says
Real picnics are so much fun, have to do as many as we can when the weather is good!
Danielle says
So many things I have to try! I’ve never had quinoa, but have wanted to try it for the longest. The strawberry quinoa salad would be a great start.
Tara Noland says
We love quinoa here, give it a go, may be a new favorite!!
Lori Vachon says
Who doesn’t love a good picnic basket FILLED to the brim with deliciousness! Great selections included Tara!
Tara Noland says
Thank you so much Lori, picnics are a blast!