Delicious Picnic Food Ideas to Fill Your Basket With Flavor

With all the flavors of your favorite antipasto platter, this amazing Antipasto Pasta Salad with Parmesan Herb Vinaigrette eats like a meal.

Nashville Style Hot Fried Chicken is famous for its spice and addicting flavor. One bite and you’ll be hooked!

Pinwheel sandwiches are perfect for picnics because they’re totally customizable, and so easy to make with ingredients you have on hand.

Combining the delicious creaminess of avocado and flavorful chicken, Avocado Chicken Salad is the perfect addition to your picnic plans.

Cool and creamy and loaded with chopped pickles, herby dill, and spices, this Dill Pickle Dip is delicious with crackers, chips, or veggies.

Super easy Bacon and Egg Picnic Slice is a twist on the classic New Zealand bacon and egg pie, but easier and quicker.

This viral TikTok Grinder Sandwich features Italian meats, provolone cheese, and a creamy grinder salad dressing.

​​All your favorite Mexican Street Corn flavors, delivered in deviled eggs. Easy, elegant, and outright delicious, they’ll be the talk of the day!

This classic BLT sandwich is one of those awesome summer foods everyone craves when tomatoes are in season.

​​Fresh, buttery, salty, warm, these pretzel dogs are a deliciously fun alternative to traditional picnic food. You’ll feel like a kid again!

Orange Chicken Salad is very filling and full of bright flavor. With just 9 simple ingredients, you can have this salad ready in 25 minutes or less.

No picnic is complete without something sweet, and these Carrot Cake Cupcakes are much better than the traditional cake!

Make ahead cold Italian Pressed Sandwiches are loaded with fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced prosciutto and salami, basil, peppers, and a balsamic vinaigrette.

Everyone loves a great Taco Salad recipe and this version has seasoned ground beef, fresh lettuce, pinto beans, veggies and chips, all sauced up with a zingy dressing.

Homemade Lebanese Chicken Shawarma is packed with exotic flavors. It's extremely easy to make with a few simple ingredients, and ready in just 20 minutes!

Hearty enough for a main dish, Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is packed with flavorful diced chicken, crispy bacon, tender pasta, French Fried Onions, and creamy Ranch dressing.

This tasty Salmon Sandwich is made with seared pink salmon and a quick Dijon yogurt sauce. Ready in 15 minutes!

Easy and creamy Avocado Egg Salad is made with a simple mayo mixture, hard-boiled eggs, and cubed avocado, in just 20 minutes.

Roast Beef Sliders are oh so delicious and incredibly versatile. They’re a breeze to throw together with a punchy horseradish and green onion sauce and melty provolone cheese.

Deviled Egg Pasta Salad has the flavors of both deviled eggs and pasta salad, making it an ideal summer party dish.

Yellow Squash Tots are perfect little bites that use up a lot of yellow squash (or zucchini!). They're tasty, snackable, and are a great way to eat more veggies.

Popular with kids and adults alike, Corn Dog Bites are very budget-friendly because all you need is a couple of pantry and fridge staples and hot dogs.

Pecan Chicken Salad with apples, cranberries and goat cheese is crazy delicious! The real magic is in the quick Maple-Balsamic Dressing.

Karaage Chicken Sliders are savory mini sandwiches featuring crispy Japanese fried chicken, spicy mayo, and tangy slaw on a sweet Hawaiian roll.

Chewy, soft, and fudgy Lemon Brownies are made with a box of cake mix and topped with a lemon glaze. Just a few ingredients!

Quick and easy appetizer Everything Bagel Cream Cheese Peppers have just 4 ingredients, are inexpensive and healthy, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Caprese Sandwiches with Truffle Salt are a show-stopping panino that takes only a few minutes to make and calls for a handful of simple fresh ingredients.

This Easy Coleslaw recipe is the ultimate quick, creamy, delicious side dish that pairs with any picnic sandwich.

This classic British Sausage Plait or 'Poor Man's Wellington,' is the kind of dish that will make you feel like you’re picnicking in the English countryside.

Pimento Cheese Spread is the ultimate in summer comfort food, with a zesty blend of two sharp cheddar cheeses, tangy pimentos, mayo and just the right amount of spice.

Mexican Street Corn Salad features roasted corn, fresh vegetables and herbs, creamy mayonnaise, and Mexican-style spices.

Crispy Fried Chicken, without all the work! Wait til you see the secret ingredient and unconventional method.

Homemade Potato Chips are flavorful, crispy, salty, and better than the store-bought version. So fun to make!

Italian Antipasto Salad with Lupini Beans is packed with protein and bursting with Mediterranean flavors enveloped in a sweet and zesty balsamic & olive oil dressing.

Your slow cooker can create the most flavorful pulled pork! Just let it cook all day long for fork-tender pork that tastes amazing on a pretzel bun or sandwich roll.

Refreshing Spicy Watermelon Salad includes juicy chunks of fresh watermelon, charred corn, lots of herbs, and a spicy jalapeño-lime dressing.

Cheesy Bean and Rice Burritos are easy to make and perfect for a picnic lunch. Hearty, comforting, and made with simple ingredients you probably have on hand.

Mushrooms and leeks make this quiche extraordinary, full of flavor, and a wonderful dish for brunch, potlucks, picnics.

Ultimate Potato Salad is a classic potato salad that includes hard boiled eggs, crunchy celery, onion, and more tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing.

With just 7 ingredients, Marinated Olives with Feta has tangy Mediterranean flavors in every mouthful.

This Chicken Salad Sandwich features a light, tangy Greek yogurt dressing a burst of sweetness from red grapes, and a bit of diced cucumber for crunch and texture.

Lemon Raspberry Cookies are soft, fluffy, buttery, and bursting with the delicious flavors of fresh lemon and raspberries.

Easy Baked Falafel delivers flavor-packed fluffy centers and canned chickpeas for minimal effort. No overnight soaking, or no deep-frying required.

Antipasto Skewers make such a great picnic food! Easy to make in advance, have all the classic antipasto flavors on an easy-to-eat kabob.

Buttery croissants are stuffed with smoky ham and rich Swiss cheese, then spread with a tangy honey mustard sauce. Simple yet so full of flavor.

Greek Shrimp Pasta Salad is full of bright citrus and Greek flavor. The shrimp makes it filling enough for a main dish.

Arayes is basically a meat-stuffed pita, featuring ground meat mixed with a blend of exotic spices, then stuffed inside pita bread and grilled or baked to perfection.

The variety of ingredients in this Summer Cheese Board create such a wonderful medley of flavors and textures. It’s such a fun and easy way to snack at a picnic.

Homemade biscuits are so much better than store-bought and easily made with just 6-ingredients in less than 30 minutes.

Spinach, Sundried Tomato and Pesto Quiche is a delicious combination of sweet and tart sun-dried tomatoes and the fresh flavors of basil pesto and spinach.

This easy Fruit Salad is full of fresh fruit all tossed in a simple vanilla-kissed fruit salad dressing. Completely versatile, and can be prepped well in advance.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders feature tender chicken and bacon, plus a boost from tangy ranch dressing, all on soft and sweet Hawaiian rolls.

Easy Salmon Patties are made with canned salmon, yogurt, breadcrumbs, and a few easy-to-find seasonings. Serve them with a quick and easy mustard sauce.

Cowboy Caviar is a colorful bean salad made with a mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, and a tangy lime dressing.

Maple Sausage Brunch Bites are made with hashbrowns, sour cream, cheese, onions and maple sausage. A make-ahead, portable, finger food that can be eaten warm or cold.

This Pesto Chicken Pressed Sandwich can feed a crowd! It uses an entire loaf of bread that gets piled high with fresh ingredients.

Lentil Salad with Tuna packs a protein punch that will keep you satisfied for hours. It's full of warm weather goodies like carrots and kale in a simple lemon dressing.

​​Strawberry Shortcake Cookies taste just like shortcakes in cookie form, with fresh juicy strawberries and buttery shortbread crumbs.

Cheese Hotteok is pure picnic comfort food. This recipe puts a spin on the popular Korean street food by filling it with delicious mozzarella cheese.

Chicken Macaroni Salad is filling, easy to make, contains plenty of vegetables.

Burrata Caprese is bright, fresh, and full of flavor. Made with creamy burrata instead of mozzarella, it's a delicious twist on the traditional caprese salad. Ready in just 15 minutes!

Banh Mi Thit Nuong is a Vietnamese Grilled Pork Sandwich that combines smoky grilled pork, tangy pickled veggies, and crisp, fresh herbs all nestled within a soft, airy baguette.

Easy and quick vegan pearl Couscous Salad with a lemon vinaigrette is a light yet satisfying, with fresh veggies like beets and asparagus, nutty couscous and a zesty, herby lemon dressing.

Frittata Primavera is a filling-but-still-light vegetarian dish that uses those delicious spring and summer veggies. Perfect hot or cold!

Hawaiian Macaroni Salad is an easy, authentic Hawaiian side dish that’s cool and creamy with a tangy and subtly sweet taste in just 20 minutes.

Reuben Rolls are an easy and portable version of the classic favorite. Crescent rolls are stuffed with swiss cheese, corned beef and sauerkraut and baked until golden brown.

Packed with flavor, nutrients, and a delightful combination of textures, Cold Salmon Salad with Avocado Lime Dressing will leave you feeling satisfied and energized.

Burrata bruschetta is a fun twist on the traditional Italian appetizer. It's made with creamy burrata, sweet tomatoes, and a crusty bread that's toasted to perfection.

With vegetables, chicken, and homemade dressing, this delicious Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is marries your favorite Caesar salad and a traditional pasta salad.

Rosemary Chicken Sandwiches, filled with shredded chicken breast, freshly sliced celery and a rosemary dressing, taste like something you'd find at your favorite deli.

Easy Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto is perfect to take to a summer picnic because it has no mayo and only 5 ingredients.

Air fryer Fried Chicken is crispy and delicious with only a fraction of the fat and calories of the fried version.

Delicious Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is packed with juicy tomatoes, fresh cucumbers, zippy red onion, smoky kalamata olives, and tangy feta cheese.

A few simple ingredients and 10 minutes is all you need to make these simple Ham and Cheese Wraps.

Chickpea Salmon Salad is filled with salmon and chickpeas, and the other toppings and dressings like red onion, garlic and apple cider vinegar give this salad layers of flavor.

Delicious Sunny Picnic Quiches are made with chorizo, pepper, and cheddar cheese. They totally look like happy little suns!

Homemade Egg Salad, made with creamy mayo, crunchy celery, fresh chives, and a bite from two kinds of mustard is sure to be your new favorite sandwich!

Homemade Breaded Chicken Tenders are not deep fried, and perfect to eat with your favorite dipping sauce, on top of a salad, or inside a sandwich or wrap.

BLT Pasta Salad is loaded with crispy bacon, juicy tomatoes, fresh lettuce, and tender pasta, all tossed in a creamy dressing.

Yummy Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups are a fun twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich that you can take on the go!

Refreshing and brightly flavored, Chopped Shrimp Salad with Rice and Avocado has a base of briny shrimp, creamy avocado, crunchy cashews, tangy chopped green apple, and cooked rice with a bit of green onion.

Turkey Bacon Grinders are a flavor packed, filling sandwich that’ll satisfy even the heartiest eaters. Be sure to bring extra napkins!

Flavor-packed Mediterranean ingredients like kalamata olives and feta cheese combined with arugula, chickpeas, and quinoa all tossed in a homemade sun-dried tomato vinaigrette.

This Smoky BBQ Pulled Chicken makes the best BBQ chicken sandwich. It could not be easier in the slow cooker!

Summer Pesto Chicken Pasta Salad is the easiest, quickest and most delicious main dish pasta salad. It has chicken, fresh mozzarella, sweet tomatoes, and delicious homemade basil pesto.

Turkey Wraps are the perfect meal on the go and can be made with turkey from the deli or even leftover roast turkey.

Chicken Pineapple Kabobs are the best of sweet and savory. Eat them cold, or bring naan bread for delicious wraps.

A refreshing twist on a Mexican elote corn salad, this dish combines cucumbers and corn with jalapenos, red onion, cilantro and a sour cream dressing you will love.

Curried Chicken Salad is made healthier with Greek yogurt, honey, mango, and raisins to give the salad a welcoming sweetness.

This flavorful Greek Orzo Salad has the Greek-inspired flavors of dill, lemon, cucumber, and feta mingle for a fresh and tasty combination.