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.

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

Recipes

Rice Krispies Treats With Chocolate and Pretzels
Genevieve Ko
2740 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,740
15 minutes, plus cooling
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Easy
Macaroni Salad With Lemon and Herbs
Alexa Weibel
4806 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,806
25 minutes
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Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Naz Deravian
582 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
582
45 minutes
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Mango With Chile-Lime Salt
Yewande Komolafe
334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
334
10 minutes
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The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches
Melissa Clark
1033 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,033
1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,367
20 minutes
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Easy
Salted Margarita Bars
Vaughn Vreeland
2168 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,168
45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ freezing
or to save this recipe.
Shrimp Salad
Melissa Clark
862 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
862
15 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Kay Chun
3484 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,484
10 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger
Yewande Komolafe
785 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
785
15 minutes
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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken With Fried Basil
Sue Li
1665 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,665
30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2669 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,669
15 minutes
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Easy
Tzatziki Potato Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1613 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,613
30 minutes
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Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Basil and Cilantro
Genevieve Ko
2600 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,600
15 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Zucchini Pasta Salad
Kay Chun
1018 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,018
50 minutes
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Easy
Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
509
30 minutes
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
940 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
940
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
284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
284
1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Tahini-Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2329 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,329
45 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1170 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,170
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
or to save this recipe.
Mango Slaw
Millie Peartree
2919 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,919
5 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Margarita
Rosie Schaap
3623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,623
3 minutes
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
3050 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,050
20 minutes
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Spicy Party Mix
Margaux Laskey
611 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
611
1½ hours
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S’mores Blondies
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,522
1 hour, plus cooling
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
479 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
479
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
2347 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,347
About 2 hours, plus cooling
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7144 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,144
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Horchata
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
805 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
805
15 minutes, plus overnight soaking
or to save this recipe.
Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2376 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,376
15 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Florence Fabricant
405 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
405
1½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Easy
Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Lidey Heuck
2958 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,958
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
William Norwich
4499 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,499
45 minutes
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Nectarine and Blueberry Galette
Yossy Arefi
1116 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,116
1½ hours, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3146 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,146
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Supernatural Brownies
Julia Moskin, Nick Malgieri
3810 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,810
About 1 hour
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German Potato Salad
Suzanne Hamlin, "The Joy of Cooking"
2301 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,301
40 minutes
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Orzo Salad With Peppers and Feta
Kay Chun
2837 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,837
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
10724 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,724
About 25 minutes
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Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
3003 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,003
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie
Samantha Seneviratne
194 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
194
1 hour 45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling
or to save this recipe.
Pimento Cheese
The New York Times, Matt Lee, Ted Lee
3002 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,002
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Drop Biscuits
Samantha Seneviratne
2921 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,921
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Broccoli Salad With Garlic and Sesame
Melissa Clark
5725 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,725
10 minutes, plus marinating
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1839 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,839
30 minutes, plus chilling
or to save this recipe.
Hot Dogs With Pico de Gallo
Genevieve Ko, Tanya Sichynsky
512 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
512
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Feta and Mint
Mark Bittman
7017 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,017
5 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
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