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50 Classic Picnic Food Ideas for Your Next Outdoor Gathering

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By Southern Living Editors Updated June 26, 2022
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Sunny days, blue skies, and a gentle breeze make for perfect picnic weather—there is nothing like a hike in the country and an outdoor meal of your favorite picnic foods. Ditch the dining room this season and take it outside. Our best food picnic ideas will help you enjoy every minute of these glorious days.

Paired with a soft blanket and a patch of green grass, these easy and impressive picnic recipes will enliven any outdoor event. Similar to hosting a tailgate, a hostess needs to think about portability and casual charm for picnic food ideas. To minimize pre-party prep and stress—and maximize praise from your picnic guests—try these delicious, make-ahead recipes, including Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise and Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies. Check out thrift stores or antique shops for not-so-perfect wicker baskets, hand-me-down vintage blankets, and charming quilts to help you set up a perfect picnic. These picnic recipes are both portable and casual, making for the perfect picnic menu. Armed with these recipes, you are sure to pull together a memorable movable feast.

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Picnic Egg Salad

Picnic Egg Salad
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Picnic Egg Salad

It's all the name! This simple, old-school egg salad recipe will fit right in on your picnic spread, whether you put it between two slices of bread or spread it on toasted baguette slices.

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Smoky Snack Mix

Smoky Snack Mix
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Smoky Snack Mix

Go ahead and double this addicting recipe—it won't last long.

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Spicy Pineapple Slaw

Spicy Pineapple Slaw
Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Kellie Kelley; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Spicy Pineapple Slaw

This vibrant slaw recipe will kick your picnic game way up.

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Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars

Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars
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Recipe: Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars

This delicious recipe has everything you love about a summery fruit cobbler in grab-and-go form that's perfect for picnics.

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Southern-Style Potato Salad

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Recipe: Southern-Style Potato Salad

This Southern classic is always a welcome sight at a picnic.

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Mini Muffulettas

Mini Muffulettas
Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke

Recipe: Mini Muffulettas

This tiny take on the muffuletta sandwich can be made a day in advance so you don't waste any daylight on the day of your picnic.

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No-Bake Granola Bars

No-Bake Granola Bars
Credit: Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: No-Bake Granola Bars

These healthy homemade granola bars will keep everyone full throughout the day, and there are three flavor options to satisfy every family member.

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Tomato Sandwiches

Tomato Tea Sandwiches
Credit: Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Tomato Tea Sandwiches

This new spin on a classic tomato sandwich features our all-time favorite Summer Sauce.

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Field Pea and Pasta Salad

Field Pea and Pasta Salad
Credit: Photo: Kelsey Hansen; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Julia Levy

Recipe: Field Pea and Pasta Salad

Mini glass jars make for easy and adorable toting for this summery pasta salad recipe.

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Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches

This easy sandwich recipe makes the most of that rotisserie chicken you have in the fridge.

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Classic Pimiento Cheese

Basic Pimiento Cheese
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Basic Pimiento Cheese

Throw a Tupperware container full of pimiento cheese and an assortment of crackers into your basket, and you're good to go. You could always make easy-to-tote sandwiches with this favorite spread, too.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad
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Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh fruit is always welcome at our picnics. Bring skewers or toothpicks for utensil-free serving.

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Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites
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Recipe: Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites

To round out your picnic with a bite of something sweet, toss a few of these easy pecan pie bites into a Mason jar.

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Lemonade Iced Tea

Lemonade Iced Tea
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Recipe: Lemonade Iced Tea

Our riff on a classic Arnold Palmer is refreshing for hot summer days.

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Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich

Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich
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Recipe: Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich

Crunchy apple and nutty, creamy brie are a perfect match with sliced turkey for a sandwich that's anything but boring.

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Egg Salad Sandwiches

Egg Salad Sandwiches
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Recipe: Egg Salad Sandwiches

Egg salad is a potluck favorite, so we made it picnic accessible in Masters-style tea sandwiches.

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Cheddar Cheese Straws

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Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Straws

Cheese straws are an all-time favorite Southern snack for parties, hostess gifts, and any occasion that might arise because they're so easy to toss in a tin and take with you.

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Dianne's Southwestern Cornbread Salad

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Recipe: Dianne's Southwestern Cornbread Salad

Remember cold layered salads? We never forgot about them! These vintage recipes are so easy to package and take on a picnic.

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Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
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Recipe: Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad

This old-school recipe is delicious, nostalgic, and easy to pack and take in zip-top plastic bags for a satisfying lunch at the park.

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Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars

Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
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Recipe: Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars

You can still enjoy a bite-size picnic dessert when it's too hot to turn the oven on. These no-bake bars fit the bill perfectly.

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Sweet Potato Chips

Sweet Potato Chips
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Recipe: Sweet Potato Chips

If you want to go all-out on homemade, try out this simple chip recipe that's so much better than bagged.

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Barbecue-Peach Summer Rolls

Sweet Pepper-Peanut Sauce
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Recipe: Barbecue-Peach Summer Rolls

Showcase fresh summer peaches with this healthy handheld recipe.

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Golden Corn Fritters

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Recipe: Golden Corn Fritters

These crispy poppers will be all gone long before the picnic is over.

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Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
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Recipe: Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise

This bite-size spin on a classic BLT will become a new favorite.

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Permanent Slaw

Permanent Slaw
Credit: Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Toni Brogan

Recipe: Permanent Slaw

This simple slaw recipe was meant to be made ahead, so you don't have to worry about it when you're trying to pack up and go.

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Oatmeal-Caramel Cream Pies

Oatmeal-Caramel Cream Pies Recipe
Credit: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Oatmeal-Caramel Cream Pies

This childhood favorite is perfect for carrying along on a breezy afternoon picnic.

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Muddy Buddy Mix

Muddy Buddy Mix

Recipe: Muddy Buddy Mix

Whip up this addicting snack in just a few minutes.

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Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

Salmon Bagel Sandwiches
Credit: Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Salmon Bagel Sandwiches

The bright, tender salmon that stars in this recipe is made with the help of your slow cooker.

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Fire Crackers

Fire Crackers

Recipe: Fire Crackers

This Southern favorite starts with a sleeve of saltines from the pantry.

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Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
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Recipe: Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad

Bacon and ranch are a match made in side-dish heaven.

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Apple Chips

Apple Chips
Credit: Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Apple Chips

You'll leave store-bought bags behind once you try these healthy homemade chips.

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Greek Grilled Chicken Pita

Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
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Recipe: Greek Grilled Chicken Pita

Make your picnic lunch more fun than usual turkey sandwiches with this easy and fresh pita recipe.

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Blackberry-Oat Crumble Bars

Blackberry-Oat Crumble Bars
Credit: Photo: Helen Norman; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Recipe: Blackberry-Oat Crumble Bars

If blackberry cobbler is your favorite Southern treat, you have to make these portable bars.

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Chicken and Fontina Panini

Chicken and Fontina Panini
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Recipe: Chicken and Fontina Panini

This simple but tasty sandwich makes the most of store-bought pesto and rotisserie chicken.

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Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies

Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies
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Recipe: Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies

These mini desserts let you enjoy your favorite apple pie to-go.

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Ranch Snacker Crackers

Ranch Snacker Crackers
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Recipe: Ranch Snacker Crackers

If you can't get enough of ranch dressing, this simple snack will be your new favorite.

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Red Potato Salad

Red Potato Salad
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Recipe: Red Potato Salad

This potato salad is perfect for picnics because it tastes just as good at room temp as it does warm.

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Crispy Cheese Wafers

Crispy Cheese Wafers

Recipe: Crispy Cheese Wafers

Make your picnic a snack lunch featuring these homemade cheese crackers.

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Raspberry Crumble Bars

Raspberry-Almond Crumble Bars
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Recipe: Raspberry Crumble Bars

Fresh or frozen raspberries will work for these bars that are both gooey and crunchy.

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Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo

Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo
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Recipe: Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo

This panini recipe calls for freshly grilled chicken, but you could use the rotisserie chicken from the fridge to save time.

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Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

Sweet-and-Salty Snack Mix
Credit: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Katie Jacobs

Recipe: Sweet and Salty Snack Mix

Your family will beg you to make this snack mix all the time.

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Puppy Chow Snack Mix

Puppy Chow Snack Mix
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Recipe: Puppy Chow Snack Mix

This classic snack mix will be a forever-favorite.

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Bacon Bites

Bacon Bites
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Recipe: Bacon Bites

You can't stop going back for more once you try this two-ingredient snack.

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Italian Beef Sandwiches

Italian Beef Sandwiches
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Recipe: Italian Beef Sandwiches

These savory sandwiches start in the slow cooker so hands-on time is minimal.

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Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham

Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham
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Recipe: Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham

This make-ahead dish is reminiscent of the cold layered pasta salads of our childhoods.

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Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies

Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies
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Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies

We love chicken pot pie so much that we found a way to make it totally portable.

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Turkey Salad

Turkey Salad
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Recipe: Turkey Salad

Whether you make the classic version or try one of our twists—Golden Curry Turkey Salad, Pickle-and-Dill Turkey Salad, or Fruit-and-Nut Turkey Salad.

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Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese

Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese
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Recipe: Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese

Two Southern favorites—fried chicken and pimiento cheese—meet in these mini sandwiches that everyone will love.

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Blueberry-Lavender Hand Pies

Blueberry-Lavender Hand Pies
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Recipe: Blueberry-Lavender Hand Pies

A touch of lavender brings a floral note to these portable pies.

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Tuna Pasta Salad

Tuna Pasta Salad
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Recipe: Tuna Pasta Salad

We gave Mama's vintage tuna pasta salad a modern makeover with this fresh recipe that's delicious chilled or at room temperature.  

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    3 of 50 Spicy Pineapple Slaw
    4 of 50 Blackberry-Peach Cobbler Bars
    5 of 50 Southern-Style Potato Salad
    6 of 50 Mini Muffulettas
    7 of 50 No-Bake Granola Bars
    8 of 50 Tomato Sandwiches
    9 of 50 Field Pea and Pasta Salad
    10 of 50 Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwiches
    11 of 50 Classic Pimiento Cheese
    12 of 50 Fresh Fruit Salad
    13 of 50 Crunchy Pecan Pie Bites
    14 of 50 Lemonade Iced Tea
    15 of 50 Turkey, Apple, and Brie Sandwich
    16 of 50 Egg Salad Sandwiches
    17 of 50 Cheddar Cheese Straws
    18 of 50 Dianne's Southwestern Cornbread Salad
    19 of 50 Cheese Puffs with Ham Salad
    20 of 50 Chewy Chocolate-Peanut Butter Bars
    21 of 50 Sweet Potato Chips
    22 of 50 Barbecue-Peach Summer Rolls
    23 of 50 Golden Corn Fritters
    24 of 50 Mini Tomato Sandwiches With Bacon Mayonnaise
    25 of 50 Permanent Slaw
    26 of 50 Oatmeal-Caramel Cream Pies
    27 of 50 Muddy Buddy Mix
    28 of 50 Salmon Bagel Sandwiches
    29 of 50 Fire Crackers
    30 of 50 Bacon-Ranch Pasta Salad
    31 of 50 Apple Chips
    32 of 50 Greek Grilled Chicken Pita
    33 of 50 Blackberry-Oat Crumble Bars
    34 of 50 Chicken and Fontina Panini
    35 of 50 Salted Caramel-Apple Hand Pies
    36 of 50 Ranch Snacker Crackers
    37 of 50 Red Potato Salad
    38 of 50 Crispy Cheese Wafers
    39 of 50 Raspberry Crumble Bars
    40 of 50 Smoky Chicken Panini with Basil Mayo
    41 of 50 Sweet and Salty Snack Mix
    42 of 50 Puppy Chow Snack Mix
    43 of 50 Bacon Bites
    44 of 50 Italian Beef Sandwiches
    45 of 50 Classic Macaroni Salad with Ham
    46 of 50 Chicken Pot Pie Hand Pies
    47 of 50 Turkey Salad
    48 of 50 Fried Chicken Sliders with Pimiento Cheese
    49 of 50 Blueberry-Lavender Hand Pies
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