Summer is here and with it, the desire to enjoy the sun outdoors. What’s better than a good picnic with friends or family to relax and share a friendly moment? Discover our ideas for easy and delicious recipes for your next picnic.
The must-have sandwiches
A successful picnic begins with a varied selection of sandwiches.
Here are some suggestions that will delight your taste buds:
- The classic ham and butter: a fresh baguette, semi-salted butter, and slices of white ham. Guaranteed simplicity and effectiveness!
- Chicken sandwich: fill your bread or baguette with grilled chicken fillets, green salad and a light yogurt sauce.
- The Niçois pan bagnat: Combine Mediterranean flavors with crumbled tuna, black olives, tomatoes, bell pepper, and anchovies in a round bread.
- The vegetarian: to satisfy all tastes, also offer a sandwich without meat made from fresh cheese, cucumber, radish and rocket.
Freshness Salads
To accompany your sandwiches, consider mixed salads.
Light and indulgent, they bring a touch of freshness to your picnic:
- Pasta salad: mix cold pasta, corn, cherry tomatoes, feta, and diced ham for a complete meal.
- Quinoa salad: garnish the quinoa with crunchy vegetables such as avocado, bell peppers and grated carrots, as well as aromatic herbs to enhance the taste.
- Homemade tabbouleh: prepare a fragrant couscous with mint, parsley, raisins, spring onions, and small diced tomatoes.
- The Greek salad: combine cucumber, tomatoes, black olives, red onions and feta for a guaranteed change of scenery.
Bites to Share
The Meatballs
Why not add to your picnic basket some veal or chicken meatballs, easy to eat with your fingers? You can also opt for vegetarian recipes based on chickpeas or lentils. Serve them with a tomato or tzatziki sauce for added indulgence.
The savory quiches and pies
Timeless, quiches and savory pies are perfect for a picnic. Choose for example a quiche lorraine or a sunshine vegetable pie, such as ratatouille. Also, consider mini-tartlets for even easier tasting.
The wraps and spring rolls
Add a touch of originality to your picnic with wraps filled with raw vegetables, grilled chicken, or smoked salmon. You can also be tempted by homemade spring rolls, filled with shrimp, rice noodles, and fresh vegetables.
Sweet treats to finish beautifully
A good picnic would not be complete without some sweet treats for dessert:
- Fresh fruits : consider colorful and refreshing fruit skewers, such as melon, pineapple, strawberries or grapes.
- Homemade biscuits: prepare your own cookies, shortbread or madeleines to delight the whole family.
- The cakes and pastries: bring along a fruit cake, a pound cake or even a brownie to satisfy sweet cravings.
- Verrines: dare to be original with verrines of apple sauce, chocolate mousse, or fruit salad.
By following these ideas for easy and delicious recipes, your next picnic will surely be a success. Don’t hesitate to vary the pleasures by adapting the ingredients according to your tastes and desires. Bon appetit!