15 Crowd-Pleasing Savory Picnic Recipes for Spring and Summer

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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!

Chicken Sandwich

Two stacked chicken salad sandwiches with lettuce on white bread are placed on a white plate, accompanied by three red radishes.
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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

Plantain chips in a white bowl.
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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

The image shows baked slider sandwiches topped with diced onions and seasonings, filled with sliced ham and pickles.
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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

A white dish filled with roasted chickpeas sits on a marble surface next to a green and red checkered cloth.
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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

A white serving bowl with salmon balls.
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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

Muffins on a serving platter.
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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

Cheese twists on a rectangular platter.
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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

Six cheese and bacon turnovers on a baking tray.
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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

Three ham and cheese pinwheels on a white rectangle plate.
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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 on a white rectangle plate.
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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

Four sausage rolls on a large white platter.
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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

A stack of 2 pasties.
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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

Broccoli bites on a white plate.
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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

Seven spinach and ricotta pinwheels on a plate.
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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

A plate of Monte Cristo sandwiches filled with ham and cheese, a glass of red sauce, grapes, cherries, and melon slices.
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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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