Picnic Menu Ideas

Last saturday night I ordered tacos, guacamole and chips from Bar Taco and ate at the beach. While I was sitting at the beach I started thinking about different menu ideas that would be perfect for a picnic. I came up with a few ideas that I wanted to share. I thought about food that is easy to transport and can be served cold. I hope my menu ideas inspires you to plan a picnic for your family and friends this summer.

Picnic Set-up Inspiration

I love the plaid and packaging of this picnic

Photo courtesy of: DIY Projects

Patriotic Red, White & Blue Picnic. I love the flower in the jar and candle. What a nice way to elevate your picnic to the next level

Photo courtesy of: yourhomebasedmom

Pretty picnic inspiration. That last picture is giving me beach envy. sunset on the beach is my absolute favorite thing! 

Photo: I found the photo on Pinterest (not sure where it's from)

Picnic Menu ideas

Asian-inspired picnic menu 

Asian noodle salad in a jar

Photo courtesy of: foxeslovelemons

Chicken pad thai spring rolls

Photo courtesy of: Taylor Made by Taylor Bee

Sushi (pick up ready made sushi from your favorite sushi restaurant or if you are really ambitious make your own sushi)

Photo courtesy of: foodspotting

Mexican-Inspired Picnic Menu

Mexican salad in a jar

Photo courtesy of: A Zesty Bite

Chips and Salsa (perfect containers to bring chips & salsa for a picnic)

Photo courtesy of: I Dream Of

Shrimp Caviche

Photo courtesy of: Muy Bueno Cookbook

Italian-Inspired Picnic Menu

Bruchetta

Photo courtesy of: Tasty Trials

 

Caprese Pasta Salad

Photo courtesy of: Huffington Post

 

Chicken Kale Caser Salad

Photo courtesy of: Kim's Healthy Eats

 Dessert:

Strawberry shortcake in a jar

Photo courtesy of: Babble

Looking for a picnic basket? Here are some choices:

Picnic basket

photo courtesy of & where to buy: Walmart

Bamboo 21-Piece Insulated Picnic Basket

Photo courtesy of & where to buy: Bed, Bath & Beyond