Wicked Summer Fun Guide

9 Easy Picnic Food Ideas & Recipes

Author Jaclyn Rooney

June 28th, 2021 4:16 PM

“I’m going on a picnic and I’m bringing…”

Remember that classic kid’s game? Well, now you can actually go on a picnic to enjoy the beautiful summer weather!

Take a look below at some of the best and easiest picnic ideas/recipes that not only travel well but will have your taste buds wanting more.

Peanut Butter & Jelly
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2 slices of sandwich bread, 2 tablespoons of peanut butter, and 2 teaspoons of preferred jelly.
Classic Italian Sub
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1 large Italian sub roll, 1 tablespoon of Italian vinaigrette, 1/2 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, 1/4 pound of sliced provolone cheese, 1/3 pound of sliced rosemary ham, 1/4 pound of sliced mortadella, 1/4 pound of sliced hot soppressata, 3 tomatoes, thickly sliced, 1/4 small onion, thinly sliced, 1 packed cup of baby arugula, 2 tablespoons of coarsely chopped banana peppers, salt and pepper to taste.
Turkey Bacon Avocado Club
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8 slices of bacon, 10 slices of turkey, 1 bag of spinach, 1 to 2 tomatoes (sliced), 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1/8 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 6 slices of bread, 1 avocado (thinly sliced).
BLT Wrap Sandwich
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3 ounces of cream cheese (softened), 4 to 5 flour tortillas, 2 tomatoes (seeded and chopped), 2 avocados (chopped), 2 green onions (chopped), 10 slices of cooked bacon (fried crisp and crumbled), 1/3 cup of ranch salad dressing, 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, and 2 cups of mixed salad greens.
Turkey-Salad Sandwich
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1/2 cup of mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon of finely grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper, 2 cups of diced roast turkey (a mixture of white and dark meat), 1 large stalk of celery, finely diced (about 1/2 cup), plus 1/4 cup of chopped celery leaves or parsley, 1/2 cup of diced peeled green apple, 1/4 cup of chopped golden raisins, 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 6 thin slices of rustic bread, toasted, and seedless cucumber, very thinly sliced.
French Ham and Gruyere Sandwich
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1/4 large baguette, Chive Remoulade, French ham, Gruyere Frisee, Sliced hard-cooked eggs, and Dill pickles.
Turkey Caprese Sandwich
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Ciabatta roll, split, olive oil, 1 thin turkey cutlet, coarse salt and ground pepper, Mozzarella, thickly sliced, tomato, sliced, and fresh basil leaves.