24 Mar 202110 Snack Ideas for a Springtime Picnic
After some rain, the sun is finally out and it’s a perfect time for a springtime picnic. Picnic blanket in hand, and a kite and some cool drinks packed away, it’s time to go. But the most important part of any picnic is, of course, the food. Whilst there are multiple food items to bring with you, the food prepared for a picnic must be served cold with little or no utensils required. Try these snack ideas for a picnic to complete the day.
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Sandwiches are a staple food item for any picnic. They’re easy to make, and you don’t need any utensils to eat – just your hands! From ham and cheese, to egg salad sandwiches, there are plenty to choose from, but for this picnic why not go for a healthier option that is also vegan? The Chickpea Salad Sandwich is a feast of wonderful flavours from homemade hummus with added mustard and cilantro, combined with cucumbers, olives, and basil leaves for some Mediterranean goodness.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Love and Lemons for the recipe.
Coriander-Crusted Roast Beef sandwiches
So you want something a little fancier? Have some leftover roast? Combine it with this homemade coriander-horseradish pesto for extra goodness. For picnics, the pesto should be carried in a separate container and added before eating. Though simple to make, these sandwiches will add a bit of fanciness for anyone planning a picnic proposal!
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to the Food Network for the recipe.
Quinoa Veggie Wrap
Or perhaps you think sandwiches for a picnic are a bit too cliché? Wraps are just as filling and yummy but offer an alternative to the standard sandwich. The colours of the ingredients in this wrap scream springtime, and the wrap itself can be served cold since the majority of the ingredients other than the quinoa itself are fresh vegetables. This recipe takes it a bit further by adding a kale pesto for added texture, but this can be replaced with a different spread such as hummus too.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Love and Lemons for the recipe.
Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad
The pearl couscous used in this recipe not only looks pretty but will keep you full. Just because it’s a salad doesn’t mean you’ll be hungry afterwards! The tomatoes and fresh herbs in this salad bring with it a crispness as fresh as the spring air, whilst the roasted tomato adds further dept, and colour, to the salad. The salad is also an alternative use for tomatoes in a typical salad.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Love and Lemons for the recipe.
Watermelon Salad with Feta
Maybe tomatoes in salads are not for everyone. Whilst raw tomatoes offer a salad so much freshness, that doesn’t mean there aren’t alternatives. This watermelon salad with feta, combined with lime, avocado and mint is the definition of refreshing. It’s also a great sweet and savoury combo where all the flavours complement each other to create something new and amazing.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Love and Lemons for the recipe.
Strawberries, Avocados, and Spinach Salad
The combination of red and green make this salad really pop. Similarly to the watermelon salad, this also combines sweet and savoury flavours that harmonise together perfectly. And it’s the ideal way and time of year to incorporate fresh strawberries into your picnics. Add some lime to keep your avocados from browning, and this salad is a real picture.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Gimme Some Oven for the recipe.
Caprese Skewers
A twist on a Caprese salad, these skewers are perfect to eat on a picnic without needing any plates, cutlery or utensils. They’re simple to make and easy to eat. Whilst this recipe contains peaches for some added sweetness, the Caprese skewers can be kept classical with only traditional ingredients used, or can easily be swapped for other ingredients. The best thing about these skewers is that you could make a number of different ones according to everybody’s unique tastes since nothing is combined in a bowl.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Love and Lemons for the recipe.
Rosemary Focaccia Bread
If you love baking, this focaccia bread complements the salads and dips at any picnic. It can also be used for the above picnic sandwiches for extra richness. It takes some preparation time, especially as you need to wait for the dough to rise, but the result is delicious. You’ll find yourself making this bread whether or not you have a picnic planned.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Love and Lemons for the recipe.
Baba Ganoush Dip
And what goes well with bread? Homemade dip. Baba Ganoush is a Middle Eastern dip based on aubergines and can also be served with traditional pita bread as well as with celery and carrot sticks. This dip is a great way to use your leftover aubergines and its makeup is very similar to hummus save for the key ingredient of aubergines instead of chickpeas.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to Love and Lemons for the recipe.
Risotto Balls
If you’re after something a little different to sandwiches and salads on a picnic, these risotto balls are a delicious addition, and can also be served cold. Though there is some cooking involved, these risotto balls don’t take too much time to make and you’ll have plenty to go around.
Learn how to prepare it here.
Credit to the Food Network for the recipe.
As the weather warms up and we become more active, it can be difficult to stay healthy. These snack ideas for a picnic are a perfect way of incorporating fruit and veg, even when you’re out and about. Keep yourself healthy, whether it’s by being careful what you eat or by taking out a Health Insurance Plan from Laferla. For more information contact us today.