Picnic Food Ideas | Tasty and Easy Outdoor Meal Ideas

Picnic Food Ideas mean food options that are light, tasty, liked by both children and adults, and do not require much preparation. Such as sandwiches, fruit chaat, Dessert, Drink, paneer tikka sticks, kulfi, or fruit juice. If you want, you can also keep some healthy snacks like veg wrap, roasted makhana, or homemade cookies. These take very little time to prepare.

Picnic makes the heart happy spending time with friends or family under the open sky, amidst greenery and eating tasty food together. Make the picnic more memorable with these easy and interesting food options!

Picnic Food Ideas

Here are 60+ picnic food ideas, covering everything from snacks to desserts

Sandwiches & Wraps

1. Classic turkey and cheese sandwich
2. Ham and Swiss sandwich
3. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich
4. Chicken salad sandwich.
5. Egg salad sandwich
6. Tuna salad sandwich
7. BLT sandwich
8. Caprese sandwich (tomato, mozzarella, basil)
9. Club sandwich
10. Veggie and hummus wrap
11. Chicken Caesar wrap
12. Buffalo chicken wrap
13. Turkey and avocado wrap
14. BBQ pulled pork sandwich
15. Smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel

Salads

1. Pasta salad with veggies
2. Greek salad with feta and olives
3. Potato salad
4. Coleslaw
5. Quinoa salad with black beans
6. Caesar salad
7. Spinach and strawberry salad
8. Watermelon and feta salad
9. Chickpea salad
10. Cucumber and tomato salad

Finger Foods & Snacks

1. Cheese and crackers
2. Hummus with pita bread
3. Guacamole with tortilla chips
4. Salsa and chips
5. Deviled eggs
6. Mini cheese quesadillas
7. Caprese skewers (tomato, mozzarella, basil)
8. Meat and cheese skewers
9. Antipasto skewers
10. Hard-boiled eggs
11. Cucumber slices with cream cheese
12. Mini sliders (beef or chicken)
13. Fruit skewers
14. Trail mix
15. Granola bars
16. Mixed nuts
17. Popcorn

Fruits & Vegetables

1. Grapes
2. Apple slices
3. Strawberries
4. Blueberries
5. Watermelon slices
6. Orange segments
7. Pineapple chunks
8. Baby carrots
9. Celery sticks with peanut butter
10. Cherry tomatoes

Desserts

1. Brownies
2. Chocolate chip cookies
3. Rice Krispies treats
4. Lemon bars
5. Banana bread slices
6. Muffins (blueberry, banana, or chocolate)
7. Shortbread cookies
8. Mini cupcakes
9. Energy bites

Drinks

1. Lemonade
2. Iced tea
3. Fruit-infused water
4. Smoothies
5. Bottled water
6. Sparkling water
7. Fresh juice

These picnic food ideas ensure a delicious and enjoyable outdoor meal with a variety of flavors and textures

Recipe

1. Classic Turkey and Cheese Sandwich Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 2 slices of bread (white, whole wheat, or sourdough)
2. 4-6 slices of turkey breast
3. 1 slice of  cheddar or Swiss cheese
4. 1 tbsp mayonnaise or mustard
5. 2 lettuce leaves
6. 2 tomato slices

Instructions:

1. Spread mayonnaise or mustard on each slice of bread.
2. Top one slice of bread with turkey slices, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
3. Top with the second slice, cut in half, and serve.

2. Ham and Swiss Sandwich Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 2 slices of bread
2. 4-6 slices of ham
3. 1 slice Swiss cheese
4. 1 tbsp mayonnaise or mustard
5. 2 lettuce leaves
6. 2 tomato slices

Instructions:

1. Spread mayonnaise or mustard on each slice of the bread.
2. Layer ham, Swiss cheese, lettuce, and tomato on one slice.
3. Add the second slice, cut, and dig in.

3. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Recipe

 

Ingredients:

1. 2 slices of bread
2. 2 tbsp peanut butter
3. 2 tbsp jelly or jam (strawberry, grape, or raspberry)

Instructions:

1. Spread peanut butter on a slice of bread.
2. Put jelly or jam on the other slice.
3. Reassemble the pieces, slice, and eat.

4. Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 2 slices of bread or a croissant
2. 1 cup cooked, shredded chicken
3. 2 tbsp mayonnaise
4. 1 tsp Dijon mustard
5. 1 tbsp chopped celery
6. 1 tbsp chopped red onion
7. 1 tbsp chopped walnuts (optional)
8. 1 tbsp dried cranberries (optional)
9. Salt and pepper to taste
10. 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Combine chicken, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, walnuts, and cranberries. In a bowl
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Spread the mixture over one slice of bread and top with lettuce and another slice.

5. Egg Salad Sandwich

Ingredients:

1. 2 slices of bread
2. 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
3. 2 tbsp mayonnaise
4. 1 tsp Dijon mustard
5. 1 tbsp chopped celery
6. 1 tbsp chopped green onion
7. Salt and pepper to taste
8. 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Mash the eggs in a bowl and mix with mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and onion
2. Season with salt and pepper
3. Spread mixture on bread; add lettuce; top with second slice.

6. Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 2 slices of bread
2. 1 can (5 oz) tuna, drained
3. 2 tbsp mayonnaise
4. 1 tsp Dijon mustard
5. 1 tbsp chopped celery
6. 1 tbsp chopped red onion
7. 1 tsp lemon juice
8. Salt and pepper to taste
9. 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion,,n and lemon juice
2. Season with salt and pepper
3. Spread on one slice of bread, add lettuce, and top with the other slice.

7. BLT Sandwich Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 2 slices of bread
2. 3 slices cooked bacon
3. 2 lettuce leaves
4. 2 tomato slices
5. 1 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread (optional)
2. In this step, spread mayonnaise on one or both slices
3. Add bacon, lettuce, and tomato.
4. Close the sandwich, slice, and serve.

8. Caprese Sandwich (Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil) Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 1 ciabatta roll or baguette
2. 3 slices of fresh mozzarella cheese
3. 3 slices of tomato
4. 3 fresh basil leaves
5. 1 tbsp balsamic glaze (optional)
6. 1 tbsp olive oil
7. Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Cut the bread into slices and drizzle with olive oil
2. Add a layer of mozzarella, tomato, and basil
3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sal,,t and pepper
4. Close the sandwich and enjoy.

9. Club Sandwich Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 3 slices of bread
2. 2 slices of turkey
3. 2 slices of ham
4. 2 slices cooked bacon
5. 1 slice of cheddar or Swiss cheese
6. 2 lettuce leaves
7. 2 tomato slices
8. 1 tbsp mayonnaise

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread (optional)
2. Spread mayonnaise on a slice, then pile turkey, ham, cheese, lettuce, and tomato.o
3. Top with another slice of bread, then add bacon and more lettuce.
4. Top with the remaining slice of bread cut into triangles, and serve.

10. Veggie and Hummus Wrap Recipe 

Ingredients:

1. 1 large whole wheat tortilla
2. 3 tbsp hummus
3. ¼ cup shredded carrots
4. ¼ cup sliced cucumbers
5. ¼ cup sliced bell peppers
6. ¼ cup spinach or lettuce
7. ¼ cup avocado slices (optional)

Instructions:

1. Spread the hummus over the tortilla
2. Layer all vegetables evenly
3. No. Roll the tortilla tightly, then cut it in half.

11. Chicken Caesar Wrap Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 large flour tortillas (10-inch size)
• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped (grilled or rotisserie)
• 1/3 cup Caesar dressing
• 2 cups romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 cup croutons (optional, for crunch)
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. WaTortillaslus: Light tortillas in a pan or microwave for 10–15 seconds to warm them.
2. Mix filling: In a large bowl, add ripe chicken, Caesar dressing, chopped romaine, Parmesan cheescheesectoss Toss until it is coated evenly.
3. Wrap it: Divide the mixture evenly between tortillas. Fold on the sides, then roll tightly like a burrito.
4. Alternative Steps: Grill the raps on a dry pan for 1-2 minutes for a crisp finish.
5. Serve: Slice in half and serve immediately.