13 Summery Recipes To Bring To Your Next Picnic

by Jamie
A picnic blanket set in grass topped with a picnic basket, sandwiches, and dishes in mason jars

This roundup includes sandwiches, salads, sips, and snacks to bring to your next picnic! Enjoy dining outdoors with these summery recipes.

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The Best Picnic Recipes

When it come to picnics, you can go as fancy or as casual as you like. I prefer somewhere in between: recipes that are simple, delicious, and easily transportable, while still keeping the picnic experience somewhat elevated (cue nice napkins, a comfy blanket and pillows to sit on, and pretty glassware to sip from).

This collection of recipes feature sandwiches, salads, sips, and snacks to inspire your noext al fresco dining experience. You can also search “Picnic” on my website for other delicious ideas!

A wooden platter topped with two parchment wrapped baguette sandwiches
This roundup includes sandwiches, salads, sips, and snacks to bring to your next picnic! Enjoy dining outdoors with these summery recipes.

1. Rhubarb Lemonade

Thirst quenching, tart, and lightly sweet: this summer sip is one to make all season long! Rhubarb infused simple syrup inspired with lemon juice and sugar, resulting in a classic beverage with an elevated twist. 

2. Coconut Water Limeade

Move over, Brazilian Limeade. The viral citrusy beverage may be delicious, but it’s packed with added sugar. This bright beverage is the definition of thirst quenching. Coconut water makes it extra hydrating, with that little kick of coconut. Sweet, tart, and refreshing!

a glass of coconut water limeade with a lime slice garnish

3. Dill Pickle Snack Mix

Every picnic needs something crunchy that you can grab a handful to munch on. This Dill Pickle Snack Mix is a tangy and crunchy snack that is absolutely addictive! All the flavor of a dill pickle in a handful of pretzels, Chex cereal, and mixed nuts. This is so good!

A bowl of snack mix made of Chex cereal, pretzels, crackers, and mixed nuts

4. Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Marinated Artichokes

Finger food is a must while having a picnic. These Melon and Prosciutto Skewers with Marinated Artichokes are the perfect bite featuring juicy melon, salty prosciutto, marinated artichokes, creamy mozzarella cheese, and peppery basil.

Skewers with melon, prosciutto, and marinated artichoke hearts on a wooden platter

5. Watermelon Caprese Salad

Is anything scream summer more than watermelon and caprese salad? Combining them is a pro summer move. Juicy watermelon, creamy ciliegine, sweet cherry tomatoes, and pepper basil. A good drizzle of EVOO and a sprinkling of Maldon salt is all the dressing that this simple salad needs.

A bowl of cherry tomatoes, balled watermelon, and mozzarella balls sprinkled with chopped basil

6. The Best Italian Pasta Salad

This is absolutely The Best Italian Pasta Salad! Salami, tomatoes, olives, onions, roasted red peppers, and a spicy pepperoncini vinaigrette. So delicious!

A bowl of Italian pasta salad with tomatoes, salami, and parsley

7. Epic Dill Pickle Potato Salad (with Potato Chips!)

My famous Dill Pickle Potato Salad is the standard for people who love potato salad AND pickles. Packed with salty dill pickles, fresh dill, and dill pickle potato chips. Crunchy, creamy, and delicious!

A bowl filled with potato salad topped with dill pickle slices and potato chips

8. Italian Turkey Focaccia Sandwiches

These Italian Turkey Focaccia Sandwiches are the perfect picnic meal! So many layers of flavor packed between tender focaccia bread. This has become an absolute favorite around here – you have to try it!

A focaccia sandwich with roasted red peppers, arugula, turkey, prosciutto, and mozzarella

9. Prosciutto and Salami Baguette Sandwiches

This Prosciutto & Salami Baguette with Cherry Pepper Goat Cheese Spread is packed with flavor! Smoky prosciutto, salty salami, and peppery arugula balance perfectly in this picnic ready baguette sandwich!

Two baguette sandwiches with arugula, sliced meats, and cheese on a wooden cutting board with crackers in the foreground

10. Turkey Sandwich with Dill Slaw

Who doesn’t love a turkey sandwich? This Turkey Sandwich with Dill Slaw is perfection: sliced turkey, dill Havarti cheese, a dill slaw, and pickles. What more could you want?

A sliced turkey sandwich with pickles and dill slaw

11. Peanut Butter Pretzel Blondies

The perfect salty and sweet combination! Dense blondie bars are studded with peanut butter chips and pretzel bits in these scrumptious bars.

A blondie topped with pretzels and peanut butter chips with a bite taken out of it

12. Mini Mason Jar Summer Fruit Crisps

These Mini Mason Jar Summer Berry Crisps are the perfect portable summer treat! You can swap in your favorite in-season fruit in these delectable mini fruit crisps. Making them in mason jars means you simply add the lid, toss them in your picnic basket, and grab a spoon when you’re ready to dig in.

mason jars filled with baked strawberries and raspberries topped with an oatmeal crumble

13. Scotcharoo Bars

These Scotcharoos are the quintessetial bar! Crispy cereal, peanut butter, and butterscotch are combined and topped with a thick chocolatey layer. A delicious sweet treat!

A scotcharoo bar with a bite taken from it

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