PICNIC RECIPES YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW
PICNIC RECIPES YOU NEED IN YOUR LIFE RIGHT NOW
There are a million different ways we love to celebrate summer but one of our favourites has to be grabbing some friends, packing a picnic and finding a great secret spot to eat, chat and play the day away.
Melon, Prosciutto & Mozzarella skewers
Thread prosciutto, mozzarella and melon cubes onto small cocktail skewers and place on a serving platter. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired. Drizzle with balsamic reduction and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Recipe/Image from The Comfort Cooking
Paper Bag Popcorn
Place 2 tablespoons of the kernels into a paper bag. Fold the top of the bag over three times, then fold in the corners to secure. Place the popcorn bag in the microwave on high for 2 minutes or until you hear (with sharp ears) that the popping has slowed to around 1 pop every 3 seconds. Use a tea towel to carefully remove the bag from the microwave – it’ll be hot. Allow to cool a little, open up, then snuggle in and enjoy!
Recipe/Image from Donna Hay
Lemon Coconut Bliss Balls
Into a food processor, Place 2 cups unsalted cashews, 1 cup desiccated coconut, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon coconut oil, juice and zest of 1 medium lemon and blend until the mixture resembles a sticky crumb. Use your hands to shape the mixture into balls. Roll the balls in the extra coconut and place in the fridge to set!
Recipe/Image from Wholefood Simply
Watermelon Mint Cucumber Water
Mix together in a pitcher 1.5 litres of water, 2 cups sliced watermelon, 1 cup sliced cucumber and 10 fresh mint leaves. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Add ice cubes and serve.
Recipe/Image from Food Lovin' Family
Tangy Cabbage Slaw
Combine in a bowl 1 red onion sliced thinly, ¼ cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons wholegrain mustard, 1 ½ tablespoons honey and 2/3 cup olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand, tossing occasionally until onion is wilted, 5 to 10 minutes. Add 1 small cabbage head shredded) and toss to coat. Chill 15 minutes. Toss in 6 slices of cooked and diced bacon.
Recipe/Image from Country Living
Picnic Grazing Board
Grab a serving board and top with your favourite nibbles. Some of our go-to additions are Smoked Salmon, Chorizo, Cheddar Cheese, Hummus, Fresh Sliced Cucumber, Grapes + Berries, Apricots, Plums, and Nectarines, Crackers, Olives, Lemon Slices, Fresh Dill and Pickled Red Cabbage. However, these are just suggestions – get creative and make it your own!
Image from mamjo | Mr Mrs Jones
Chive Potato Salad
Simmer 900g of potatoes in salted water until just tender, run under cold water to cool. Cut into quarters. Puree ½ cup chopped chives, 1/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and kosher salt and black pepper in a blender until smooth. Add sauce and 2 tablespoons chopped parsley to potatoes and toss to combine.
Recipe/Image from Country Living
The Best Chunky Guacamole – Dairy free, Oil free, Gluten Free, Nut Free
To a large bowl, add 3 medium ripe avocados, juice of 1 lime, 2 crushed garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon chilli powder and ½ teaspoon salt to a large bowl and mash until well combined. Some chunks of avocado can remain if you’d like. Gently stir in the ½ medium red onion (finely diced), 2 chopped tomatoes and 2 tablespoons chopped chives. Garnish with lime slices and serve with tortilla chips or fresh veggies.
Recipe/Image from Veggie Society