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.

David Malosh for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Hadas Smirnoff.

Recipes

Mango With Chile-Lime Salt
Yewande Komolafe
339 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
339
10 minutes
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The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches
Melissa Clark
1052 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,052
1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3407 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,407
20 minutes
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Salted Margarita Bars
Vaughn Vreeland
2279 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,279
45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ freezing
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Shrimp Salad
Melissa Clark
898 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
898
15 minutes
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Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Kay Chun
3740 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,740
10 minutes
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Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger
Yewande Komolafe
819 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
819
15 minutes
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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken With Fried Basil
Sue Li
1675 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,675
30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2694 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,694
15 minutes
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Tzatziki Potato Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1636 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,636
30 minutes
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Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Basil and Cilantro
Genevieve Ko
2773 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,773
15 minutes
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Roasted Zucchini Pasta Salad
Kay Chun
1541 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,541
50 minutes
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Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
538 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
538
30 minutes
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
958 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
958
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
292 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
292
1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Tahini-Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2348 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,348
45 minutes
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Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1181 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,181
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Mango Slaw
Millie Peartree
3066 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,066
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Margarita
Rosie Schaap
3709 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,709
3 minutes
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
3539 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,539
20 minutes
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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
1534 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,534
1 hour, plus cooling
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
2367 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,367
About 2 hours, plus cooling
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
7526 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,526
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Horchata
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
838 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
838
15 minutes, plus overnight soaking
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Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2645 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,645
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
2979 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,979
20 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Potato Salad With Dijon Vinaigrette
William Norwich
4912 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,912
45 minutes
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Nectarine and Blueberry Galette
Yossy Arefi
1154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,154
1½ hours, plus cooling
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Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad
Lidey Heuck
3339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,339
5 minutes, plus 15 minutes’ marinating
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Supernatural Brownies
Julia Moskin, Nick Malgieri
3874 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,874
About 1 hour
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German Potato Salad
Suzanne Hamlin, "The Joy of Cooking"
2434 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,434
40 minutes
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Orzo Salad With Peppers and Feta
Kay Chun
2908 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,908
30 minutes
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Lemon-Garlic Kale Salad
Julia Moskin
11128 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
11,128
About 25 minutes
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Greek-Style Watermelon Salad
Mark Bittman
3135 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,135
5 minutes
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Blueberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie
Samantha Seneviratne
197 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
197
1 hour 45 minutes, plus chilling and cooling
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Pimento Cheese
The New York Times, Matt Lee, Ted Lee
3104 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,104
5 minutes
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Drop Biscuits
Samantha Seneviratne
2999 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,999
30 minutes
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Broccoli Salad With Garlic and Sesame
Melissa Clark
5873 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
5,873
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Macaroni Salad
Millie Peartree
1989 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,989
30 minutes, plus chilling
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Hot Dogs With Pico de Gallo
Genevieve Ko, Tanya Sichynsky
673 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
673
30 minutes
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Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Feta and Mint
Mark Bittman
7726 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
7,726
5 minutes
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Magic Cookie Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
2186 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,186
1 hour
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Lemon-Tahini Slaw
Ali Slagle
2734 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,734
15 minutes
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Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
609 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
609
50 minutes, plus chilling
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