Editors’ Collection

Our Best Summer Picnic Recipes

Deviled eggs, corn on the cob, watermelon salad and more summer picnic ideas. Discover more recipes in our Best Summer Recipes collection.

Panzanella — Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Liza Jernow.

Recipes

Panzanella
Melissa Clark
2396 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,396
45 minutes
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Watermelon Margarita
Alexa Weibel
1464 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,464
5 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2188 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,188
15 minutes
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Six-Foot Meatless Italian Hero
Gabrielle Hamilton
306 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
306
1 1/2 hours
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Italian Broccoli Salad
Ali Slagle
1186 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,186
20 minutes
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easy
Butter Mochi
Genevieve Ko
2513 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,513
2 hours, plus cooling
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Vegetable Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,624
20 minutes
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easy
Ham and Jam Sandwich
Ali Slagle
744 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
744
10 minutes
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Beer Brats
Melissa Clark
636 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
636
20 minutes
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Lemonade
Lidey Heuck
295 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
295
20 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
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easy
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Jesse Szewczyk
547 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
547
1 1/2 hours
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Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
2795 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,795
15 minutes
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easy
Blueberry Cornmeal Shortbread Tart
Alison Roman
2125 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,125
50 minutes
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Todd Richards’s Fried Catfish With Hot Sauce
Korsha Wilson, Todd Richards
442 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
442
35 minutes, plus marinating
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easy
Sweet Tea
Vallery Lomas, Leona Marcena Clay Johnson
327 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
327
15 minutes, plus cooling
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Summer Vegetable Skewers
Melissa Clark
492 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
492
25 minutes, plus grill heating
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Rice Krispies Treats With Chocolate and Pretzels
Genevieve Ko
2580 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,580
15 minutes, plus cooling
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easy
Macaroni Salad With Lemon and Herbs
Alexa Weibel
4610 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,610
25 minutes
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Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Naz Deravian
546 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
546
45 minutes
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Mango With Chile-Lime Salt
Yewande Komolafe
328 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
328
10 minutes
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The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches
Melissa Clark
983 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
983
1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,274
20 minutes
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easy
Salted Margarita Bars
Vaughn Vreeland
2017 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,017
45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ freezing
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Shrimp Salad
Melissa Clark
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
15 minutes
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easy
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Kay Chun
2952 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,952
10 minutes
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easy
Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger
Yewande Komolafe
741 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
741
15 minutes
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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken With Fried Basil
Sue Li
1635 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,635
30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,563
15 minutes
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easy
Tzatziki Potato Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,538
30 minutes
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Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Basil and Cilantro
Genevieve Ko
2391 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,391
15 minutes
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easy
Roasted Zucchini Pasta Salad
Kay Chun
882 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
882
50 minutes
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easy
Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
471 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
471
30 minutes
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
908 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
908
45 minutes
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Raspberry Nutter Butter Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
293 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
293
About 50 minutes
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Coconut Pie Bars
Melissa Clark
273 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
273
1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Tahini-Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2288 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,288
45 minutes
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easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1118 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,118
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Mango Slaw
Millie Peartree
2514 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,514
5 minutes, plus chilling
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easy
Margarita
Rosie Schaap
3320 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,320
3 minutes
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
2743 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,743
20 minutes
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Spicy Party Mix
Margaux Laskey
591 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
591
1 1/2 hours
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S’mores Blondies
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1471 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,471
1 hour, plus cooling
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
463 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
463
10 minutes, plus marinating
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easy
Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
2302 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,302
About 2 hours, plus cooling
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
6200 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
6,200
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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easy
Horchata
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
773 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
773
15 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
1910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,910
15 minutes
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easy
Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Florence Fabricant
397 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
397
1 1/2 hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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easy
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