It’s a classic to bring a bag of chips, candy, chocolate and bread with cheese on a picnic. But it’s totally possible to prepare a few recipes in advance that will bring health and flavour with you. Here all some superb recipes for a colorful picnic.
1. Mexican Salad in a Jar
Super practical! Throw everything in a jar, close it and you’re ready to bring it to your picnic. It’s a perfect recipe to add a bit of spice in your meals with the suggested sriracha, if you feel like it!
2. Veggie Pâté
Our veggie pâté is perfect for a little meal in the great outdoors! All you have to do is bring a good baguette or crackers to enjoy it! You can even serve it with your favourite cheese and some grapes. Yum!
3. Cauliflower Couscous from Ricardo
Children won’t know what hit them when you replace the usual couscous with ground cauliflower! It’s a marvellous way to ensure you eat some vegetables while on your little escape.
4. Infused Water
Most would opt for a soft drink or an alcoholic beverage during a picnic, but it’s so simple to prepare infused water. Also, these refreshing mixes ensure that everyone has proper hydration to fully enjoy the activities on the agenda.
5. Salmon Tartare
For a fancier picnic, bring a tartar and serve it with an avocado mousse.
6. Bring a Dressing Bar
It’s always pleasant to have options because we don’t feel obligated to eat something in particular. With these three dressings, your children will be able to choose their favourite to pair with their salad and their vegetables.
7. Devilled Eggs
So easy to make and a great idea to accompany your salad and insert a beautiful source of protein to your picnic.
8. Crispy Chickpeas
This recipe can be prepared in advance and it doesn’t need to be kept refrigerated. In addition to eating it during the picnic, you can enjoy some as a late day snack.
9. Protein Brownies
Who said dessert can’t be nutritious? Here’s an excellent recipe to add protein and fibre to your children’s dessert at the picnic.
10. Rainbow Fruit Skewers
In order to make everyone enjoy a few pieces of fruit at the end of the picnic! With those colours, who doesn’t want to grab a little skewer?
We hope some of these ideas will please your family and yourself! Take advantage of the last weeks of summer to spend quality time around a tasty picnic!
Cheers!
