What should I make for a picnic?

Question

I will be hiking a short distance with the food so it needs to be light.

Answer 1

I would definitely go with lighter foods. A pasta salad with red, green or yellow peppers. Throw in some cherry tomatoes, zucchini or yellow squash, some scallions and basil and a little olive oil and its delish. And also maybe a simple kind of pita or foccacia sandwich. This recipe is delish!

Picnic Pitas

This light, elegant dish provides a welcome change to the usual picnic fare. Best of all, it can be made a day ahead.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. balsamic or red wine vinegar
2 tsp. olive oil
1/4 cup fresh, chopped basil
1 small eggplant, sliced into thin rounds
1 zucchini, sliced thinly
1 yellow squash, sliced thinly
1 red pepper, sliced thinly
1 small red onion, sliced thinly
1/4 cup 2% plain yogurt
2 tbsp. low fat mayonnaise
1 tbsp. fresh, chopped basil
1 tsp. lemon juice

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Blend vinegar, oil and basil. Add vegetables, tossing to coat.

2. Place vegetables in roasting pan and cook, stirring occasionally until tender, about 30 minutes.

3. Whisk together ingredients for yogurt spread.

4. Spread yogurt mixture on pita halves, crusty rolls or focaccia bread. Top with veggie mixture and serve.

Answer 2

Any kind of sandwich if it is for yourself, maybe a peanut butter one to keep your strength up if you are hiking a long distance. Plus make sure you have some cold water with you as well to help with the heat. =)

Answer 3

A good fruit salad, sandwiches, water or lemonade, maybe some fresh veggies with dip. You want good, nutritious food that won't slow you down for hiking.

Answer 4

Cold fried chicken, or peanut butter sandwiches, because you don't have to worry about keeping them at a specific temperature. Fruit salad to keep up strength. Maybe some protein or cereal bars for a snack, and some nice cold water.

Answer 5

Beef Jerky
Dried Fruit
Water
Trail Mix

or, if it's not THAT far....

cheese and meat slices
loaf of hearty bread
individual mayo packets
fresh fruit
homemade cookies
water

Answer 6

A thermos of gazpacho, some french bread, cheese, pears and a good bottle of chilled white wine.

Answer 7

My husband and I like cold fried chicken, french bread, string cheese, and some fruit, because you can eat everything with your hands and don't need plates or forks.

Answer 8

finger sanwiches and fruit skewers. Just pick water kind of fruit you like such as; grapes, watermelon, cantelope, honeydew melon, and cut them up and put them on the skewer.

Answer 9

~Egg salad or Tuna Sandwiches
~Lemonade
~Lots of water
~Trail mix
~A fruit salad

Answer 10

Fried chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and pie.