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

Tuna Crunch Sandwiches
J. Kenji López-Alt
1457 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,457
5 minutes
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Mojito
William L. Hamilton, Cuba Cafe
879 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
879
5 minutes
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Black Sesame Rice Krispies Treats
Eric Kim
2322 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,322
30 minutes
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Easy
Green Salad With Sour Cream and Onion Dressing
Jesse Szewczyk
1176 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,176
10 minutes
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Easy
Strawberry Cream Cheese Tart
Melissa Clark
634 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
634
1 hour 15 minutes
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Grilled Chicken Legs
Genevieve Ko
343 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
343
35 minutes, plus grill heating time
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Arnold Palmer
Lidey Heuck
94 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
94
10 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ cooling
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Easy
Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
9260 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
9,260
20 minutes
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Classic Deviled Eggs
Alex Witchel
6992 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,992
45 minutes
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Japanese Potato Salad With Mentaiko
J. Kenji López-Alt
348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
348
45 minutes
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Classic Caprese Salad
Melissa Clark
1916 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,916
15 minutes
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Easy
Chive Pesto Potato Salad
Kay Chun
1331 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,331
45 minutes
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Oven BBQ Ribs
Millie Peartree
769 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
769
3¼ hours
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Easy
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
510
10 minutes
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Easy
Chocolate Zucchini Loaf Cake
Jesse Szewczyk
4387 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,387
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Easy
Turkey Sandwich With Savory Blueberry Jam
Eric Kim, Matt Cahn
344 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
344
1 hour
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Shish Kebab
Naz Deravian
636 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
636
30 minutes, plus 2 to 24 hours’ marinating
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Orecchiette Salad With Halloumi Croutons
Yossy Arefi
2943 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,943
45 minutes
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Easy
Raspberry Pie Crunch Bars
Melissa Clark
644 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
644
1½ hours
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Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
759 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
759
20 minutes
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Easy
Orzo Salad With Lentils and Zucchini
Ali Slagle
2535 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,535
40 minutes
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Classic Zucchini Bread
Alison Roman
3287 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,287
1 hour 15 minutes
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Tabbouleh
Martha Rose Shulman
1698 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,698
30 minutes
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Easy
Keema Samosas (Chicken Samosas)
Zainab Shah
285 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
285
1½ hours
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Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
Margaux Laskey
3915 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,915
8 to 10 hours, plus refrigeration
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Sesame Cucumber and Avocado Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
4041 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,041
10 minutes
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Healthy
Classic Potato Salad
Millie Peartree
2178 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,178
35 minutes, plus chilling
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Mochi Brownies
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1242 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,242
40 minutes
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Easy
Smashed Pickle Salad
Ali Slagle
928 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
928
10 minutes
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Muhammara Chicken Sandwiches
Yewande Komolafe
510 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
510
25 minutes
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
788 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
788
20 minutes
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Very Green Coleslaw With Grilled Poblanos
Nicole Taylor
247 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
247
25 minutes
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Coleslaw
Kay Chun
1295 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,295
10 minutes
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Easy
Pasta Salad
Melissa Clark
2950 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,950
30 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Cucumbers With Yogurt, Lemon and Herbs
Yewande Komolafe
1808 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,808
30 minutes
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Easy
Tropical Fruit Salad
Eric Kim
265 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
265
5 minutes
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Easy
Empanadas de Chipilín
Rick A. Martínez
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
45 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ resting
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Country Panzanella With Watermelon Dressing
Nicole Taylor, Yewande Komolafe, Gabrielle E.W. Carter
1217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,217
30 minutes
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Sugar Cookie Bars
Margaux Laskey, “American Girl Cookies”
6646 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,646
40 minutes, plus cooling
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Best Chicken Salad
Julia Moskin
5107 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,107
20 minutes, plus 2 hours' resting and 4 hours' chilling
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Fried Chicken Biscuits With Hot Honey Butter
Tejal Rao
1773 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,773
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Cucumber Sandwiches
Priya Krishna
389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
389
50 minutes
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Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Eric Kim
5776 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,776
1 hour
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Berry-Jam Fried Chicken
Nicole Taylor
1221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,221
35 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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Lemon Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
1519 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,519
1 hour 30 minutes
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Panzanella
Melissa Clark
2907 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,907
45 minutes
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Watermelon Margarita
Alexa Weibel
1563 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,563
5 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,526
15 minutes
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