Last Updated on November 7, 2022 by
What is the perfect food to take to the park with your friends? What better way to spend a Sunday afternoon, with your family and friends, than to go on a picnic. The best part of a picnic is that you can make it whatever you want. It can be a short and sweet affair or an all day affair. The choice is yours.
Two of my favorite things in life are food and picnics. Gathering up some friends and heading out to the lush outdoor views that our state has to offer to discover food that is perfect for a picnic. There will be three major sections to this article and an in-depth review. These sections are the snacks, meals, and desserts:
Most people love the idea of having a picnic. It’s just simply an easy way to enjoy time outside and it doesn’t require much planning. The food is easy, you don’t have to do much cleaning up, and depending on how close you are to the person you’re with, they might even bring the plates, dice and cups. But what food is best for a picnic? Are there any foods that don’t keep well at picnics?
Perfect Food For A Picnic

- Homemade Pineapple Juice
- Southern Sweet Tea
- Lemonade
Picnic Bread and Sandwiches
- Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Tuna Melt
- Chicken Sandwich
- Egg Salad Sandwich
- Cucumber Sandwiches
- Focaccia Bread
- Pita Bread
Picnic Finger Foods
- Sausage Rolls
- Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels
- Flaky Homemade Biscuits
- Homemade Tortilla Chips
- Beef Empanadas
- Lemon Blueberry Scones
- Deviled Eggs
Picnic Salad
- Grape Salad
- Macaroni Salad
- Panzanella Salad
- Caribbean Potato Salad
- Watermelon Salad
- Easy Pasta Salad
- Cowboy Caviar
Picnic Dips
- Hummus
- Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Pico De Gallo
- Mango Salsa
Picnic Desserts
- Lemon Bars
- Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies