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.

Rachel Vanni for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Barrett Washburne.

Recipes

Antipasto Salad
Dan Pelosi
703 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
703
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Homemade Pop-Tarts
Margaux Laskey
350 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
350
About 2 hours, plus cooling
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Charred Bok Choy and Cannellini Bean Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1474 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,474
25 minutes
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Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich
The New York Times, Craig Claiborne
3345 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,345
5 minutes
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Pasta Salad With Marinated Tomatoes and Tuna
Sue Li
451 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
451
25 minutes
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Hot Slaw
Emily Cochrane, Cathy Lo, Star Vue Drive-In Theater
86 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
86
25 minutes
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Quinoa and Broccoli Spoon Salad
Sohla El-Waylly
7133 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,133
30 minutes
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Lemon Bars With Pecan Crust
Lisa Donovan
251 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
251
4¼ hours
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Peach Tea
Vallery Lomas
375 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
375
15 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
511
20 minutes
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Crispy Sour Cream and Onion Wings
Kia Damon
187 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
187
55 minutes
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Pico de Gallo
Rick A. Martínez
779 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
779
15 minutes
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Italian Hero Sandwich
Ali Slagle
832 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
832
10 minutes
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Roasted Potato Salad With Jalapeño-Avocado Dressing
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1742 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,742
45 minutes
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Rice Krispies Treats
Scott Loitsch
3041 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,041
or to save this recipe.
Nutcracker
Millie Peartree
351 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
351
10 minutes, plus at least 8 hours freezing
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Corn and Miso Pasta Salad
Ham El-Waylly
1510 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,510
or to save this recipe.
Cold Sesame Noodles With Cucumber, Corn and Basil
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1321 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,321
25 minutes
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Egg Salad
Lidey Heuck
1439 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,439
20 minutes
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Furikake Snack Mix
Sue Li
291 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
291
1 hour
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Bánh Mì
Bryan Washington
342 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
342
About 3 hours, including 2 hours’ marinating
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Chicken Karaage
Eric Kim
482 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
482
40 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes' chilling
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Cuban Sandwich
Naz Deravian
222 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
222
About 10 hours
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Mortadella Sandwich With Ricotta and Pistachio Pesto
Genevieve Ko
425 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
425
20 minutes
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Tamales
Rick A. Martínez
197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
197
5 hours 45 minutes
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Green Goddess Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Lidey Heuck
1199 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,199
or to save this recipe.
Chicken Galbi Noodle Salad
Kay Chun
686 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
686
40 minutes
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Salsa Tatemada Norteña (Fire-Roasted Salsa)
Pati Jinich
346 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
346
45 minutes
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Pastelitos
Georgina Fernandez, Rosa Fernandez
148 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
148
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Jambon Beurre
Florence Fabricant
559 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
559
20 minutes
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Taverna Salad
Lidey Heuck
9688 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
9,688
or to save this recipe.
Spicy Shrimp Patties
Zainab Shah
454 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
454
40 minutes
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Pad Woon Sen
Ham El-Waylly
535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
535
45 minutes
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Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches
Ham El-Waylly
1536 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,536
30 minutes
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Kotlet (Meat, Potato and Onion Patties)
Farideh Sadeghin
422 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
422
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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs
Eric Kim
731 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
731
15 minutes
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Roasted Potato Salad With Lemon and Feta
Yossy Arefi
824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
824
1 hour
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Zaalouk (Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
Nargisse Benkabbou
600 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
600
45 minutes
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Cowboy Caviar
Margaux Laskey
4389 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,389
15 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Strawberry Poke Cake
Priya Krishna, April Anderson
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
or to save this recipe.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Lidey Heuck
2603 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,603
35 minutes
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Waldorf Salad
Lidey Heuck
682 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
682
25 minutes
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Melon and Cho Cho Salad
Bryan Washington, Denai Moore
95 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
95
20 minutes
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Ambrosia Salad
Naz Deravian
200 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
200
4 hours and 15 minutes
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Double-Tomato Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
1191 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,191
35 minutes, plus cooling
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Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,170
1 hour 30 minutes
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Pepperoncini Tuna Salad
Eric Kim
1458 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,458
or to save this recipe.
Grilled Tofu Salad
Kay Chun
414 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
414
40 minutes
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