We love going for a picnic by the lake on a hot summer day, but having the right food is imperative. You need sandwiches, side dishes, refreshments and desserts to make the day perfect. We’ve got your summer picnic menu right here!
Lemon Basil Chicken Caesar Salad Sandwich
“Chicken salad never had it so good as in this lemon basil chicken caesar salad sandwich! I am a fan of chicken salads where chicken is served in a light, usually mayo-based dressing along with extras and for a twist I enjoy using a caesar salad dressing as the dressing, especially when it’s a home made one!” - Kevin
Broccoli Crunch Salad With a Parmesan Twist
“Light, crisp, savory, and sweet are the words that come to mind when I describe this salad. Everybody wants to make it...there are so many versions and I decided to change mine up a bit with Parmesan cheese. It complements the other flavors so well. You can adjust the amount of dressing you make depending on how wet you like it. Great for summer gatherings!” - Mary Kay
Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies
“Looking for a sweet treat that’s a bit different? These Chocolate Chip Pan Cookies are a fantastic twist on old favorites! This dessert is packed with tons of flavor! Absolutely divine!” - Paula
Picnic Club Sandwich
“This club sandwich tastes fresh and delicious. It's layered with meats, cheese, tomato, and lettuce sandwiched between toasted bread. Mayonnaise, chili sauce, and sweet pickle relish create an aioli that's the perfect sandwich topper. Slice into quarters and serve on a platter to guests or just make one for your lunch. Either way, with chips and a pickle it's like you're eating a deli sandwich (without having to run to the deli).” - Kitchen Crew
Cold Brewed Iced Tea
“I like to assemble a few of them in mason jars with lids and throw them in the fridge one night to enjoy, cold, straight from the fridge over the next few days; it’s so convenient! The next time you want an iced tea this summer, try cold brewing it!” - Kevin
Veggie Cream Cheese Roll-Ups
“My best friend made these for me. LOVE THEM. Easy, bite-size, and good for parties. Good for vegetarians as well, not vegan. I don't like a lot of onion in mine, so I cut a few chives, dice those up and add those instead of green onions. Make them colorful by buying tomato, spinach, or whole wheat flour tortillas.” - Donna
Famous Potato Salad
“Everyone who has ever tried this Famous Potato Salad gives it rave reviews. You won’t believe how simple this ingredient list is or the ingredient that makes it so creamy! Unlike most potato salads that have cubes or chunks of potatoes, this potato salad is smooth and creamy. It has a consistency much like mashed potatoes.” - Paula
The Best Snickerdoodles
“Wow ... these really are the best snickerdoodles. The cookies spread out to a perfectly thin cookie that's slightly crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle. The cinnamon sugar coating has just the right amount of cinnamon. What's great about this snickerdoodle cookie recipe is that it doesn't make a ton of cookies. We got 12 cookies out of this recipe. The perfect amount if you're looking for a snack and some leftovers.” - Kitchen Crew
Egg Salad Sandwich
“Egg salad is a summer classic and homemade is the best! Making your own egg salad is so easy! At its base it’s chopped hard boiled eggs and mayonnaise and you can add extra ingredients and flavours.” - Kevin
Mom's Macaroni Salad
“Elbow macaroni, celery, sweet relish and hard-boiled egg make up my mom’s macaroni salad. Light and flavorful, you think you will eat just one scoop on your plate, but then you find yourself going back for seconds and thirds. Backyard barbeques would not be the same without pairing a macaroni salad with a grilled steak, hamburger, or hot dog.” - Darci
Sweet and Sour Marinated English Pea and Corn Salad
“Sweet and Sour Marinated English Pea and Corn Salad is bright and fresh. Using frozen or canned vegetables, this is a tasty marinated vegetable salad recipe for any time of year.” - Paula
Blackberry Cobbler
“There's not much better than a cobbler in the summer and this old-fashioned blackberry cobbler is delish. The batter rises around the blackberries creating a cakey crust. If blackberries aren't your favorite, substitute with a different berry. Serve warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a heavenly dessert.” - Kitchen Crew
Nana JoAnn's Potato Salad
“Looking for a simple potato salad recipe for summer cookouts? Definitely try this one. JoAnn uses red potatoes in her recipe which is a great choice because they are firm and don't become super mushy in the potato salad. Since there are very few ingredients, using good mayonnaise and mustard is a must in this recipe. The mustard, along with the lemon pepper, gives the salad a little tang. If you have picky eaters, this potato salad is for you.” - Kitchen Crew
Watermelon Mozzarella Salad
“Watermelon Mozzarella salad is very easy to make, flavorful and crowd pleasing. It is perfect for your BBQ parties or any other summer gatherings.” - Grishma
Yummy Apple Coleslaw
“I was hungry for coleslaw and decided to make some for lunch and I remember seeing your recipe somewhere along the way. Best coleslaw I have had in a long time. I threw a couple of salted peanuts on top and it was so good. Excellent!” - SK
Southern Deviled Eggs
“My grandma taught my mom how to make these when she was just a girl. I never cease getting raves about these deviled eggs, no matter where I take them. Nothing new wave about this recipe, nothing fancy. Just full of flavor and SO good! I hope you enjoy them as much as my friends and family do.” - Barbara
Upside-Down Peach Cobbler Spice Cake
“I wanted some peach cobbler, but being me I kept messing around with the recipe and ended up with this delicious mixture. Hope you enjoy it as I did. It’s strange but very good, especially if you serve it warm and add some french vanilla ice cream. Yummy!!” - Janette
Summer Picnic Sandwich
“This sandwich holds up very well in a cooler and seems to get more flavorful after a couple of hours when the ingredients have melded together. Cut a big wedge, pour a glass of iced tea or lemonade, and enjoy the day. If you’re short on time, buy the grilled vegetables from the salad bar at your supermarket.” - Suzanne
Mustard Potato Salad
“A good old family standby. This is a must-have for any family get together. We are on the fourth generation with this recipe. Hope you enjoy it too.” - Beverly
Cucumber Snacks
“Everyone loves to snack on something. I like a snack that is crisp and crunchy but also good for you and I love cucumbers and came up with this idea. My oldest son David really enjoyed them. You can make as many as you like, they really hit the spot when you want just a little something and always good on a hot day. I think you will really enjoy this snack.” - Eileen
Cool Cucumber Sandwiches
“These are great sandwiches for picnics or for a cool summer brunch. You can make these with tuna or chicken if you want. I ate lunch at a restaurant called The Mustard Seed. They had a great tuna sandwiches with grapes in it. I loved it so I came home and added my favorite ingredients to make it just perfect!” - Michelle
Picnic Lemonade
“Super refreshing and cooling for a hot summer day. Perfect to keep on hand for an afternoon picnic or to cool off after yard work. We used the wildflower honey and loved it. The honey adds an aromatic, flowery scent. It gives this lemonade such a fresh taste. But, if you don't have honey on hand, it would be just as refreshing with the sugar.” - Kitchen Crew
Cherry Cream Pie
“This is more of a cherry custard pie than a cherry cream pie, but it's quite delicious. We loved the creamy vanilla custard with the cherry topping. Adding almond extract and a little sugar brightens up the cherry topping making it taste fresher. The custard layer is so delicious, you can try it with different toppings too (blueberry would be yummy). This is a fantastic old-fashioned dessert.” - Kitchen Crew
Better then K.F.C Coleslaw
“Soooo, delicious! With some Tabasco and Club Crackers I can make it a meal. Everyone loved this coleslaw!” - Jennifer