11 Easy Summer Picnic Food Ideas

It's definitely starting to feel like picnic season.

Here we’ve shared 11 quick and easy foods for a picnic that won't compromise on flavour or convenience. From quiches to simple salads and straightforward slices that will travel in style, these recipes are all you’ll need to get cracking on your perfect summer picnic.

Most of these delicious picnic recipes can be prepared the day before (or the morning of for all us procrastinators) and are easily transportable to your park and rug of choice.

1. Egg, Mushroom & Pesto Tart

Delicious & oozy. Made with puff pastry, this tart combines eggs, cheese and mushrooms. It’s the perfect picnic starter.

2. Breakfast Roll-Ups

The trifecta. Kid-friendly, healthy and delicious. You’ll have kids ‘rolling up’ from across the neighbourhood to get a bite of these.

 3. Zucchini Slice

Think: healthy quiche without the crust. This Zucchini slice is as versatile as it is delicious just mix, pour and bake. And for an easy and flavourful vegetarian option, just swap out the bacon for finely chopped mushrooms. Though, you can load it up with any vegetable of your choice – be bold!

4. Healthy Boiled Egg Salad

When it comes to adding that protein power-kick to your picnic, boiled eggs are your easy – and nutritious – salad solution. So, get your timer ready in clocking that ideal cooking time for your boiled egg of choice.

5. Easy Quiche

With four different variations on the classic quiche, choose one of these quiche recipes next time you're wanting to cook an easy lunch or dinner during the week. Or if you're the type to meal prep ahead of time, these quiche recipes can be frozen and that's your lunch for the week sorted. Plus they are guaranteed to impress in the office at lunchtime!

6. Wild Rice, Dukkah Egg and Pomegranate Salad

This amazing Wild Rice & Egg Salad is a celebration of flavours, colours and textures. Featuring wild rice, eggs, pomegranate and a delicious orange dressing, this salad will be sure to impress at your next picnic or family affair.

7. Mushroom, Spinach and Fetta Quiche

Light and tasty, this easy-to-make mushroom, spinach and fetta quiche is a filling and healthy option for picnic guests of all ages. Serve this quiche warm or cold, and cut into wedges (voilà).

8. Individual Silverbeet Frittatas

These individual frittatas will be the highlight of any picnic gathering, great for sharing with family and friends and super easy to transport without a mess! Even better, you can choose your own filling - the only limit to your imagination is what's in your fridge or pantry.

9. Wholemeal Date & Walnut Loaf

Is there anything more delicious than caramelised dates and crunchy walnuts? Yes, actually. A not-so-traditional wholemeal date and walnut loaf – drizzled with honey and ricotta. And using wholemeal self-raising flour, this better-for-you recipe makes for a delectable and dense, golden loaf that's perfect for any picnic. Nut-free? Not a fan of walnuts? Substitute any nuts you like, or simply leave the nuts out. 

10. Gluten-Free Banana Bread with Raspberries

Talk about next level. This raspberry-filled banana bread is delicious—and just so happens to be gluten-free as well! Blend, pour and bake, and you’re well on your way to a delicious picnic sweet.

11. Raspberry Almond Muffins

We wish every morning started with these raspberry, almond and buttermilk muffins.  These muffins will have you salivating the minute they come out of the oven. 

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