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

Macaroni Salad With Lemon and Herbs
Alexa Weibel
4789 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,789
25 minutes
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Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Naz Deravian
575 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
575
45 minutes
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Mango With Chile-Lime Salt
Yewande Komolafe
332 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
332
10 minutes
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The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches
Melissa Clark
1020 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,020
1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3355 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,355
20 minutes
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Easy
Salted Margarita Bars
Vaughn Vreeland
2114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,114
45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ freezing
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Shrimp Salad
Melissa Clark
847 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
847
15 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Kay Chun
3361 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,361
10 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger
Yewande Komolafe
780 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
780
15 minutes
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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken With Fried Basil
Sue Li
1658 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,658
30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2660 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,660
15 minutes
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Easy
Tzatziki Potato Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,607
30 minutes
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Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Basil and Cilantro
Genevieve Ko
2588 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,588
15 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Zucchini Pasta Salad
Kay Chun
999 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
999
50 minutes
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Easy
Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
504 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
504
30 minutes
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
932 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
932
45 minutes
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Raspberry Nutter Butter Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
295 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
295
About 50 minutes
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Coconut Pie Bars
Melissa Clark
279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
279
1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Tahini-Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2318 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,318
45 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1160 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,160
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Mango Slaw
Millie Peartree
2893 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,893
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Easy
Margarita
Rosie Schaap
3586 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,586
3 minutes
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
2970 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,970
20 minutes
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Spicy Party Mix
Margaux Laskey
607 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
607
1½ hours
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S’mores Blondies
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1518 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,518
1 hour, plus cooling
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
477 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
477
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
2334 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,334
About 2 hours, plus cooling
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
6938 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,938
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Horchata
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
797 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
797
15 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2297 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,297
15 minutes
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Easy
Fancy Pigs in a Blanket
Florence Fabricant
404 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
404
1½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Easy
Broccoli Salad With Peanuts and Tahini-Lime Dressing
Lidey Heuck
2950 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,950
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
William Norwich
4447 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,447
45 minutes
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Nectarine and Blueberry Galette
Yossy Arefi
1114 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,114
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3110 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,110
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Supernatural Brownies
Julia Moskin, Nick Malgieri
3740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,740
About 1 hour
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German Potato Salad
Suzanne Hamlin, "The Joy of Cooking"
2271 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,271
40 minutes
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Orzo Salad With Peppers and Feta
Kay Chun
2814 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,814
30 minutes
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Easy
Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
10331 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
10,331
About 25 minutes
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Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
2992 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,992
5 minutes
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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
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Pimento Cheese
The New York Times, Matt Lee, Ted Lee
2948 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,948
5 minutes
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Drop Biscuits
Samantha Seneviratne
2824 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,824
30 minutes
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Broccoli Salad With Garlic and Sesame
Melissa Clark
5616 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,616
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1828 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,828
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Hot Dogs With Pico de Gallo
Genevieve Ko, Tanya Sichynsky
509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
509
30 minutes
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Easy
Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Feta and Mint
Mark Bittman
6975 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,975
5 minutes
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Easy
Magic Cookie Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
2155 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,155
1 hour
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