Picnic Ideas

Couple Enjoying a Picnic Date

Ideas for your Picnic Date

Eating outdoors with your date in a scenic location is a great idea and picnics can be as flexible as you like, from a simple loaf of bread and some olives to a full four-course meal served on glassware.

Because of the natural issues with picnics, such as bugs, wind, dirt, and food heating issues, I prefer to keep things very simple, so you won't see anything complicated in this section. Well, make that nothing complicated to eat or setup, there's nothing wrong with making interesting meals to go.

 

Great Picnics!
Take a look at some simple, yet delicious, suggestions for your next picnic such as tomato, mozzarella, and basil, fried chicken, and sushi.

Picnic Dessert Ideas
Recipes for easy and tasty picnic desserts like fresh fruit & cream, chocolate-dipped strawberries, and homemade cookies.

Picnic Side Dishes
Try some of these easy side dishes to complement your picnics. Includes stuffed cherry peppers, 7 layer dip, and melon balls.

Perfect Picnics Date Ideas
Take a look at our Perfect Picnics date for ideas about where to go and what to do on your picnic.

Best Picnic Side Dishes

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  1. Hummus  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +6
  2. Fresh Fruit Salad  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +5
  3. 7-Layer Dip  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +4
  4. Artichoke Dip  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +4
  5. Brie  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +4
  6. Watermelon  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +4
  7. Devilled Eggs  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +4
  8. Olives  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +3
  9. Potato Salad  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +2
  10. Cheese & Crackers  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +2
  11. Coleslaw  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down +1
  12. Potato Chips  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -1
  13. 3 Bean Salad  Move Idea Up Move Idea Down -3