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

Esquites
Kay Chun
2614 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,614
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Six-Foot Meatless Italian Hero
Gabrielle Hamilton
309 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
309
1½ hours
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Italian Broccoli Salad
Ali Slagle
1891 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,891
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Butter Mochi
Genevieve Ko
2684 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,684
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Vegetable Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1662 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,662
20 minutes
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Ham and Jam Sandwich
Ali Slagle
784 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
784
or to save this recipe.
Beer Brats
Melissa Clark
700 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
700
20 minutes
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Lemonade
Lidey Heuck
446 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
446
20 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
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Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Jesse Szewczyk
809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
809
1½ hours
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Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
3110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,110
15 minutes
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Blueberry Cornmeal Shortbread Tart
Alison Roman
2470 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,470
50 minutes
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Todd Richards’s Fried Catfish With Hot Sauce
Korsha Wilson, Todd Richards
457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
457
35 minutes, plus marinating
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Sweet Tea
Vallery Lomas, Leona Marcena Clay Johnson
344 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
344
15 minutes, plus cooling
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Summer Vegetable Skewers
Melissa Clark
553 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
553
25 minutes, plus grill heating
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Rice Krispies Treats With Chocolate and Pretzels
Genevieve Ko
2844 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,844
15 minutes, plus cooling
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Macaroni Salad With Lemon and Herbs
Alexa Weibel
4979 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,979
25 minutes
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Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Naz Deravian
598 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
598
45 minutes
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Mango With Chile-Lime Salt
Yewande Komolafe
337 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
337
10 minutes
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The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches
Melissa Clark
1039 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,039
1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3372 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,372
20 minutes
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Salted Margarita Bars
Vaughn Vreeland
2215 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,215
or to save this recipe.
Shrimp Salad
Melissa Clark
874 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
874
15 minutes
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Kay Chun
3554 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,554
10 minutes
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Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger
Yewande Komolafe
792 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
792
15 minutes
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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken With Fried Basil
Sue Li
1669 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,669
30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2680 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,680
15 minutes
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Tzatziki Potato Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1616 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,616
30 minutes
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Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Basil and Cilantro
Genevieve Ko
2624 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,624
15 minutes
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Roasted Zucchini Pasta Salad
Kay Chun
1198 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,198
50 minutes
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Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
511 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
511
30 minutes
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
944 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
944
45 minutes
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Raspberry Nutter Butter Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
298 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
298
About 50 minutes
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Coconut Pie Bars
Melissa Clark
287 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
287
1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Tahini-Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2333 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,333
45 minutes
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Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1175 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,175
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Mango Slaw
Millie Peartree
2989 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,989
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Margarita
Rosie Schaap
3644 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,644
or to save this recipe.
Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
3325 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,325
or to save this recipe.
Spicy Party Mix
Margaux Laskey
615 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
615
1½ hours
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S’mores Blondies
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1525 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,525
1 hour, plus cooling
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
480 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
480
or to save this recipe.
Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
2352 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,352
About 2 hours, plus cooling
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7346 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,346
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Horchata
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
814 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
814
15 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2485 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,485
15 minutes
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Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Florence Fabricant
406 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
406
1½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Lidey Heuck
2963 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,963
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
William Norwich
4592 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,592
45 minutes
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