Looking for new picnic food recipe ideas? You’re in the right place. From grilled mushroom skewers to spicy corn salad, these easy picnic food ideas are perfectly portable and play wonderfully with blankets and sunshine! Enjoy!
Easy Picnic Food Recipes: 22 Easy Picnic Food Ideas That Aren't Sandwiches!
1. Whipped Cream Cheese Toasts with Smoked Salmon
This cream cheese toast recipe with smoked salmon looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! Try these salmon toasts when you have company at home!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box2. Caprese Avocado Salad with Mozzarella, Pesto, Tomato, and Balsamic
This Caprese avocado salad boasts layers of flavors and is the perfect fix for a light lunch or healthy dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box3. Fudgy Chocolate Brownie Cookies
The best brownie cookie recipe around! These super indulgent chocolate brownie cookies have a crackly crust, fudgy centers, and intense chocolate flavor!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad
This tomato cucumber salad is light and refreshing. Fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, chopped parsley, and cilantro are marinated in a delicious vinaigrette dressing. This tomato salad is perfect for a casual dinner or a potluck party!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Cheddar Corn Dog Mini Muffins
Super cute and adorable - A great brunch snack or the perfect appetizer for the big Thanksgiving dinner coming up!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad
This easy kale salad recipe is packed full of hearty nutrients and tastes amazing!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box7. Spicy Corn Salad
Easy and delicious corn salad recipe - A great light lunch or side for bbq and grilling.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box8. Perfect Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella
These marinated tomatoes make a perfect hors d’oeuvre full of fresh summer flavors!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box9. Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers
These grilled garlic mushrooms on skewers are so good, you’ll want to make them every single day of the week!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box10. Cucumber Strawberry Salad
This strawberry salad with cucumber and watermelon is the perfect summer side to serve with grilled chicken or steak. What would be more cooling than a freshly cut strawberry salad?
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
The perfect fruit salad for an any occasion! Refreshing, lightweight and done in about 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
This Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box13. Pepperoni Pizza Cups
You might want to double the recipe, because these won't last long.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. Avocado Corn Salad Recipe with Feta
This Avocado Corn Salad is so creamy and flavorful - A light, yet satisfying meal!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. Fudgy Chocolate Brownie
This Fudgy Chocolate Brownie recipe is Your best companion for a comfy afternoon snuggled with a cup of coffee and a good book
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. Roasted Zucchini Salad with Feta and Italian Dressing
This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box17. Roasted Potato Salad
This roasted potato salad recipe is super nourishing and packed with flavor. The perfect side dish for your BBQ menu.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. Easy Strawberry Oats Crisp
This juicy and sweet strawberry Oats crisp is super easy and makes a spectacular summer dessert make with rolled oats!
Cooking time: 45 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box19. Cilantro Lime Watermelon Feta Salad
Sweet, fresh and juicy - This Cilantro Lime Watermelon Feta Salad recipe is a definite crowd pleaser!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box20. Oven-Baked Garlic Herb Butter Flatbread
These garlic herb butter flatbreads are perfect as an appetizer, and you can play as much as you want with the toppings!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box21. Healthy Chickpea Quinoa Salad
This chickpea quinoa salad is quick, healthy, and perfect to make ahead!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box22. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado
Pasta salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! the best Pasta salad to add to your dinner table. - One bowl of this healthy pasta salad will delight even the pickiest eaters!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box22 Easy Picnic Food Ideas That Aren’t Sandwiches!: Whipped Cream Cheese Toasts with Smoked Salmon
by eatwell101
Yield: 2 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 0 min
This cream cheese toast recipe with smoked salmon looks fancy but is incredibly quick and easy! Try these salmon toasts when you have company at home!
Ingredients you need for the Whipped Cream Cheese Toasts with Smoked Salmon
Directions
1. To make the cream cheese toasts with smoked salmon: Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
2. Arrange the bread slices on a baking sheet. Bake until toasted, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway. Remove the toasted bread slices and let them cool completely before rubbing them with the garlic clove. You can also use your toaster if it’s more convenient for you!
3. For the cream cheese, combine the cream cheese and lemon juice. in a small bowl. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
4. To assemble: spread the cream cheese mixture on the cooled bread slices, top with the slices of smoked salmon. Garnish the cream cheese toasts with smoked salmon with chopped scallion and black sesame seeds. Enjoy! ❤️
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