If you're wondering what to make this weekend... I've got you covered!
Yesterday on the blog I shared my 9 ALL-TIME favorite picnic meals— easy to pack up and head outside with and eat on the go with your fam! Bonus that they double as great backyard meals for the long holiday weekend!
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Happy, happy 4th, I hope you get to spend it outside & with people you love! And tag me on insta @simplyrealhealth if you make one of these recipes... enjoy!
The BEST Picnic and 4th of July Meals:
1. The Summer Picnic Poblano Salad: a bright, colorful, flavorful salad that doesn't get mushy! Nothing better for a summer picnic (hence the name)!
2. The Ultimate Farmer's Market Salad: this one takes you from market to picnic with yummy, fresh, seasonal AND locally grown ingredients. Filling, delish and easy to make and pack to-go!
3. Peach Avocado Pesto Salad: mmmm, an oldie but forever favorite. Just a handful of fresh, yummy ingredients that pack a big punch! This one would be great on a fresh GF baguette sliced into small rounds for a fresh picnic bruschetta.
4. Watermelon Cucumber Gazpacho: I know, it sounds like an interesting combo, but this chilled soup is SO refreshing on a hot day! Pack it up in a jar with a lid and you're all set to go!
5. Pesto Chicken Veggie Bake: ok, this one takes a little more prep that involves the oven— but it is SO worth it! You can make it for dinner one night and then pack up leftovers for your picnic! Or make it in the morning one day. You can even slice the chicken thin and add it to fresh GF sourdough with a little tomato and spinach for a satisfying summer sandwich.
6. The Real Greek Salad: another hit on a warm day, and a non-soggy salad win! I loooove this crunchy, fresh salad so much. You can't go wrong with olives, cucumber, tomatoes and fresh feta (and a simple but flavorful homemade vinaigrette).
7. The Baja Chopped Caesar Salad: anyone else crave a great caesar salad once summer arrives? Because, same. This one's better than any caesar you'll ever get in a bag, pinky promise.
8. Build-Your-Own Summer Sammy: prep, slice and pack up a bunch of goodies to make your own easy summer sandwiches at your picnic! I aim to have a few options for everyone: bread (GF sourdough is our fav), protein (organic cheese, turkey or almond butter), extra toppings (organic tomato, spinach, jalapeno, cucumber or sliced banana to go with the almond butter) and condiments (olive tapenade, oil/vinegar, spicy mustard). So fun for everyone to pick what they want to make!
9. To-Go Charcuterie Board: another easy picnic is packing a "snacky" charcuterie lunch. Pack up a bunch of your favorite small bites and prep as much as you can beforehand (slice the veggies/cheese, wash fruit, etc.). Some ideas to pack: organic cheeses, organic deli meats, GF crackers, olives, pickles, grapes, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, mustard, jam, dried fruit, figs, hummus, carrots, mini cucumbers, honey, sliced apple… pick your family's favorite 5-6 items and have fun with it!
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