15 Crowd-Pleasing Savory Picnic Recipes for Spring and Summer
Apr 27, 2025
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With warm sunny days here to stay, there’s no better way to enjoy a meal than with a picnic outdoors. These savory picnic recipes are sure to please your taste buds with their exquisite flavours and textures. So pack up your basket, grab a blanket, and get ready to indulge in some mouth-watering bites, they are so delicious!
Table of Contents
- Chicken Sandwich
- Fried Green Plantains
- King’s Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
- Air Fryer Chickpeas
- Salmon Balls
- Carrot and Zucchini Muffins
- Cheese Twists
- Cheese and Bacon Turnovers
- Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
- Spanakopita Triangles
- Mini Sausage Rolls
- Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasties
- Broccoli Bites
- Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels
- Monte Cristo Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
This Chicken Sandwich is made with rotisserie or leftover roast chicken and it’s perfect for packing on a picnic or for enjoying it as a light meal on the go. Quick and easy to make, and family-friendly too.
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Fried Green Plantains
A fantastic snack for taking on a picnic or enjoying whenever hunger strikes, these Fried Green Plantains are golden and crispy, and seasoned with salt for a delicious savoury dish that everyone loves.
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King’s Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
King’s Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders made with a savory double mustard and Vidalia onion sauce, shaved deli ham and melty Swiss cheese, a fanstastic picnic food recipe that everybody will absolutely love.
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Air Fryer Chickpeas
These Air Fryer Chickpeas are crispy and spicy, perfect for snacking on or for adding to your picnic basket. It’s a much healthier alternative to all the high-calorie snacks, and they are really easy to make in no time.
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Salmon Balls
These Salmon Balls are some healthy and delicious bites that are quick and easy to make in under 20 minutes from scratch. They are incredibly moist and nicely baked, and are a family-favourite picnic recipe.
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Carrot and Zucchini Muffins
Carrot and Zucchini Muffins loaded with cheese, super moist and easy to make, these savoury muffins can be enjoyed by kids and grown-ups too. They are the perfect bites for a snack or picnic, and can be easily stored to last well for days.
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Cheese Twists
These Cheese Twists are made from scratch with a few simple ingredients. They are golden and so delicious, a popular snack with kids and grown-ups too.
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Cheese and Bacon Turnovers
Cheese and Bacon Turnovers with puff pastry, only 4 ingredients, and you get a fantastic snack that everybody will love. Why not add them to your picnic basket, they will be a guaranteed success.
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Ham and Cheese Pinwheels
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels with puff pastry, a delicious finger food recipe for any gathering or picnic. Easy to make, these bites will not last long around, so better grab some quickly.
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Spanakopita Triangles
Spanakopita Triangles, a delicious snack that can be enjoyed either warm or cold. Learn how to fold the phyllo pastry to perfection and impress everyone with these fabulous Greek bites. Quick and easy to make, perfect to bring to a picnic.
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Mini Sausage Rolls
Mini Sausage Rolls, a delicious snack for all occasions. They are super easy to make using shop-bought sausagemeat and puff pastry. Whether you make them for a picnic, family gathering or a light lunch.
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Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasties
Potato, Cheese and Onion Pasty, perfect as a snack, and a big hit with everyone. The pasties are golden and delicious, and can be enjoyed either warm or cold.
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Broccoli Bites
Baked Broccoli Bites, a delicious healthy snack that is perfect for kids and grown ups alike. Whether you make them for a picnic, kids’ school lunch box, or simply a healthy snack in between meals, my fantastic cheesy broccoli bites are sure to please a crowd.
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Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels
Spinach and Ricotta Pinwheels made with only 3 ingredients, a delicious picnic food idea that is ready in about 30 minutes. Super simple to make, these pinwheels are a favourite with my family.
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
This Original Monte Cristo Sandwich is sure to satisfy your cravings. It’s incredibly flavourful and filling, a great food choice for a picnic with family and friends.
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