The Perfect Picnic Menu for Your Summer Bucket List

On my summer bucket list, I’ve had ‘take more picnics’ scrawled in big letters. Nothing relaxes me more than leisurely eating a meal under a tree on a warm, breezy day. It can be a bit of a pain to pack up and prep for a picnic, but I’m going to make it easy with this super simple picnic menu today.

Appetizers: Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs & Whipped Goat Cheese Dip

First, I like to pack along a few appetizers to nibble on while we get the blanket unfolded and everything set up. As soon as you find the perfect picnic spot, consider popping a bottle of bubbly, and snacking on these Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs. Be sure to pack them on top of ice. Or, this whipped goat cheese dip would be fabulous with a pile of crackers.

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Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs Recipe

15 m  15 m  24 Servings 10 Ingredients

Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs are a smoky twist on a brunch favorite. We're all ready for Easter with this fabulous recipe in our back...

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Whipped Goat Cheese Recipe

5 m  5 m  8 Servings 6 Ingredients

Whipped goat cheese makes an easy party treat. Serve it with your favorite herbed crackers and vegetables.

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Salad: Strawberry Spinach Salad

This strawberry spinach salad recipe is quick to whip up, because the vinaigrette relies on strawberry jam. You could even make the vinaigrette the night before and pack it in a mason jar. It’s best to dress the salad right before serving, so make sure to keep it separate.

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Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

10 m  6 Servings 9 Ingredients

Strawberry spinach salad is a sweet and earthy way to solve your lunch woes. Bright, fresh, and super tasty!

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Main: Picadillo

Drink: Sweet Tea Vodka

As for the main course, I believe in keeping it simple with this Picadillo recipe. It’s great at room temperate with tortilla chips or bell pepper strips for dunking. Since the dip can be a little spicy, I highly recommend packing this Sweet Tea Vodka cooler recipe in leak proof mason jars to beat the heat.

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Picadillo Recipe

5 m  25 m  2 Servings 14 Ingredients

Cuba's Picadillo is a great, party pleasing dip. But it also doubles as a perfect meal for two!

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Sweet Tea Vodka Recipe

20 m  1 Servings 5 Ingredients

This sweet tea vodka recipe might just make the perfect summer drink. Suck it down today!

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Dessert: Lemon Meringue Fudge

We can’t forget about dessert, even on a picnic. This lemon meringue fudge is exactly how I want to end my meal on a sweet note. I would make this fudge the night before, and cut it into petite squares before packing.

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Lemon Meringue Fudge Recipe

4 h 30 m  8 m  32 Servings 11 Ingredients

This lemon fudge recipe creates a dessert that tastes just like pie. Give it a shot today!

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Now you have no excuse not to get outdoors and enjoy the summer days with a great picnic meal like this. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

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