Can you suggest me some fast and easy picnic foods?

Question

I'm going on a picnic with my best friend this weekend!
What are some foods I can bring on a picnic, that's easy to make, and buy? It's in the evening, so something filling will be good.

Suggestions for both food and drinks please?

Thanks!

Answer 1

Will there be a grill involved? Hard to beat hotdogs.

Otherwise, cheese, wine, bread, grapes are always a good choice.

Answer 2

A good Quiche, dressed salad (and/or pasta salad), potato salad, cheese straws, sandwiches, cold roast chicken (don't forget the napkins, as finger food is messy) crisps with dips, Crusty French bread, gazpacho, fruit salad, fruit juice with vodka to drink, or wine. The most important thing is not to take foods that will melt or go off if not refrigerated for a few hours.

Answer 3

Get a French loaf and some salamis or pepperonis.It's simple to make sandwiches and very ideal for a picnic with friends.A jar of olives,cheese dips and some crackers ...very Italian eh?If you need smthin more,boil some rice,cool it and mix that with some cucumber dices,cheese,tomatoes,tuna shreded(canned),boiled eggs dices,olive oil and half tsp of vinegar and pack in an airtight conatiner for an exquisite rice salad.Chopped fruits in an airtight container which you can mix later with some red wine,shake and voila! you'll get the best macedonia as desert.Cheers in advance.

Answer 4

Unless we feel like really cooking (in which case I'll usually make fried chicken), we usually just take several different sandwich meats, condiments, cheese, and bread. Then we make sandwiches at the picnic. It's the easiest way to do it, but it's not fancy at all.

Answer 5

Orange Orzo Salad Recipe Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

A refreshing salad that looks as pleasing as it tastes.

Orange Orzo Salad
Ingredients
- 8 ounces orzo
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons orange juice
- 3 tablespoons grated orange peel
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 oranges, peeled, cut into sections and chopped
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Cook orzo according to package directions, drain.
Prepare orange vinaigrette: combine olive oil, orange juice and orange peel; mix well.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Combine orzo, oranges, raisins, green onions, and cilantro in serving bowl.
Add orange vinaigrette, toss to coat.
Chill before serving.



Pineapple Watermelon Salsa Recipe

Pineapple Watermelon Salsa (+)
A great summer salsa, perfect for dipping or in combination with chicken, fish, or pork.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple, chopped
- 2 cups watermelon, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small jalapeño, finely chopped
fresh cilantro, chopped, adjust amount for taste
juice from 1 lime
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Directions

Mix all ingredients together.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving to combine all of the flavors.

Answer 6

A really good sandwich - put the lettuce, tomatos, etc in seperate baggies so the bread doesn't get wet.
Potato salad --homemade, not the store stuff.
Pickles or cut up vegis.
A couple of real good rich cookies for afterwards.
Individual bottles of wine (or wine coolers).

Answer 7

If i was you i will get some hamburgers ,catchup,and stuff tat you will put on the hamburger for the the drink you shod bring apple Jude and enjoy you picnic!!!!!

Answer 8

Fresh bread, individual cheese, fruit, individual wine servings, chicken wings packed in disposable containers with blue cheese dressing, and of course some cheese cake or chocolate squares

Answer 9

1. fried chicken
2. chicken strips
3. pasta salad
4. chicken salad sandwiches
5. ham and cheese sandwiches
6. potato salad
7. cole slaw
8. chips
9. salsa dip
10. cheese dip
11. relish tray
12. brownies
13. asst. cookie tray
14. peeled shrimp with cocktail crackers and saltine crackers (don't forget the lemons)
15. sausage balls
16. soft drinks
don't forget to get lemons, mayo, mustard, salt, pepper, plastic utensils, paper plates, paper napkins, solo cups, blankets, table cloths, trash bags, plastic wrap.
also, take plenty of extra ice plus ice to keep your shrimp, pasta salad, chicken dishes sandwiches, etc. cool.
have a great time!

Answer 10

sandwhiches are always fast and easy if you are not going far from the preperation site fried chicken with potato salad and other fixings are good also salads of differing kinds are good drink soft drinks lemonade and other similar type drinks