6 Delicious Picnic Recipes for a Perfect Outdoor Feast

Planning a picnic? Keep it simple and delicious with these six easy recipes! Whether you’re in the mood for refreshing vanilla lemonade, tasty Italian club sandwiches, or a sweet s’mores treat, this list has everything you need.
And the best part? My easy prep schedule tells you exactly when to make each dish, so you can relax and enjoy without stress. Just pack your basket, grab your favorite snacks, and enjoy the sunshine with these homemade picnic favorites!

Classic Flavors – Easy to Make – Perfect for Any Picnic

Picnics have been around for centuries, starting with fancy French garden feasts in the 17th century. Today, they’re a great way to enjoy good food, fresh air, and great company.

This recipe collection is inspired by classic picnic flavors, from Mediterranean-style sandwiches to fresh, colorful salads. Every dish is easy to pack, full of flavor, and made for outdoor fun.

No matter if you’re heading to the park, the beach, or just your backyard, these recipes will turn any picnic into a special occasion!

A summer picnic with drinks and food on a white plaid

Picnic food ideas

Homemade Vanilla Lemonade

A square picture of two glasses of lemonade with vanilla and lemon and mint.

Looking for the perfect drink to enjoy on a sunny day? This Homemade Vanilla Lemonade is just what you need! It’s refreshing, tangy, and has a touch of vanilla that makes it extra special. Whether you’re having a picnic, a garden party, or just relaxing at home, this lemonade is sure to impress. The best part? You won’t find this flavor in stores—it’s a treat you make yourself!

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Italian Club Sandwich with Prosciutto di Parma Ham

Three Italian flavored sandwiches with parma ham, arugula, sun dried tomatoes and Mozzarella wrapped on a silver plate

This delicious savory Italian sandwich with Parma ham and Mozzarella, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes don't only look great, they also taste delicious! Great to serve at a picnic or at a lunch.

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Caprese pasta salad

Caprese pasta salad - The tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and capers combined with pasta give this Italian pasta salad a flavor explosion in your mouth. Cold served it is a delicious dish for a picnic.

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Wraps with mango and spicy chicken

two wraps filled with chicken, lettuce, mango and tomato on a silver plate

These wraps are refreshing, a bit spicy, very flavorful, and light. A delicious recipe for wraps with mango and spicy chicken for your next summer picnic, lunch, or appetizer.

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Summer Salad in a Jar

A square picture with two jars filled with fresh salad with lettuce, strawberries and honey mustard dressing

A recipe for a summer salad in a jar with fresh strawberries, sweet dried tomatoes, lettuce, and honey mustard dressing. A delicious vegetarian salad for your picnic. Everyone gets their own jar full of goodness.

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S'mores Marshmallow treats with chocolate cookies

Three s'mores with chocolate biscuits on a glass plate. Some chocolate cookies in the back

S'mores Marshmallow treats with chocolate cookies: These marshmallow treats transformed into a s'more on a crispy chocolate cookie. The perfect dessert for the picnic

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