Packing food for a picnic is an art. It needs to be portable, not too messy, durable (it can’t be something that melts, for instance), and, perhaps most important – delicious.

Ideally, picnic food should be healthy, too, especially if you are going to be expending energy playing games or hiking.

Here are some recipes and tips on what to pack for your next picnic:

Pita Bread Sandwiches

Pita bread is ideal for a picnic. It’s easy to pick up and tends to be less messy than bread. You can stuff pitas with all kinds of fillings. Some ideas are:

• Hummus, lettuce, cheese, and alfalfa sprouts
• Deli meats such as salami, turkey, roast beef, or pepperoni
• Raw or sautéed vegetables tossed in the dressing of your choice

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Ingredients

2/3 cup quinoa
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, separated
1/2 chopped yellow onion
1 diced zucchini squash
1 diced yellow squash
2 cups trimmed and chopped green beans
7 roasted garlic cloves
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup chopped walnuts Continue reading →