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Take It Outside! 24 Easy-to-Pack Recipes for Summer Picnics, BBQs and Beach Days

Cucumber salad, lemon poppy seed poundcake, deviled eggs and more dishes for dining al fresco. Read the article for tips and suggestions.

Christopher Simpson for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews.

Recipes

Potato Salad With Tartar Sauce and Fresh Herbs
Alexa Weibel
671 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
671
30 minutes
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Grilled Chicken Skewers With Tarragon and Yogurt
Clare de Boer
2389 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,389
1 hour, plus marinating and resting
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Salmon Onigiri
Priya Krishna
88 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
88
2 hours
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Nutcracker
Millie Peartree
340 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
340
10 minutes, plus at least 8 hours freezing
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Italian Hero Sandwich
Ali Slagle
769 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
769
10 minutes
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Easy
Spicy Cucumbers With Mint, Scallions and Crushed Peanuts
David Tanis
608 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
608
20 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ chilling
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Easy
Furikake Snack Mix
Sue Li
253 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
253
1 hour
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Easy
Caprese Antipasto
David Tanis
861 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
861
About 30 minutes
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Naan-o Paneer-o Sabzi (Bread, Feta and Herb Platter)
Naz Deravian
509 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
509
10 minutes
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Easy
Watermelon Chaat
Tejal Rao, Malika Ameen
821 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
821
15 minutes, plus chilling
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Easy
Dill Pickle Tzatziki
Ali Slagle
383 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
383
15 minutes
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Easy
Saladu Nebbe (Black-Eyed Pea Salad With Tomatoes and Cucumbers)
Korsha Wilson, Isaiah Screetch
174 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
174
30 minutes, plus 2 hours’ refrigeration
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Easy
Tomato and Farro Salad With Arugula
Yossy Arefi
428 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
428
55 minutes
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Easy
Macaroni Salad With Lemon and Herbs
Alexa Weibel
4702 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,702
25 minutes
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Pimento Cheese and Tomato Sandwiches
Kia Damon
145 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
145
25 minutes
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Cauliflower Salad Sandwiches
Ham El-Waylly
1401 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,401
30 minutes
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Easy
Ham and Jam Sandwich
Ali Slagle
754 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
754
10 minutes
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Grilled Harissa Shrimp
Yossy Arefi
212 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
212
15 minutes
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Easy
Grilled Chicken Salad
Yossy Arefi
123 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
123
About 35 minutes
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Easy
Quick Smoked Salmon Tart
Christian Reynoso
493 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
493
45 minutes
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Easy
Summer Vegetable Skewers
Melissa Clark
506 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
506
25 minutes, plus grill heating
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Black Sesame Rice Krispies Treats
Eric Kim
1718 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,718
30 minutes
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Easy
Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom
Yewande Komolafe
1014 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,014
1½ hours, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Saffron Pistachio Blondies
Priya Krishna
1052 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,052
1 hour, plus cooling and chilling
or to save this recipe.
Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake
Melissa Clark
4629 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,629
1 hour 20 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Simple Guacamole
Eric Kim
413 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
413
10 minutes
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Easy
White Bean Caprese Salad
Colu Henry
3927 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,927
10 minutes
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Easy
Egg Salad
Lidey Heuck
1195 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,195
20 minutes
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Easy
Chicken and Herb Salad With Nuoc Cham
Yewande Komolafe
2705 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,705
35 minutes
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Easy
Rice Krispies Treats
Scott Loitsch
2180 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,180
20 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Easy
White Bean Hummus With Tahini and Coriander
Genevieve Ko
1483 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,483
5 minutes
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Easy
Fresh Spring Rolls
Ali Slagle
1009 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,009
1 hour 30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Healthy
Lemon Potato Salad With Mint
Melissa Clark
4623 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
4,623
45 minutes
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Scotcheroos
Samantha Seneviratne
775 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
775
20 minutes, plus cooling
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Sesame Tomato Salad
Kay Chun
719 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
719
20 minutes
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Easy
Orzo Salad With Peppers and Feta
Kay Chun
2761 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,761
30 minutes
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Easy
Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
2910 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,910
1 hour
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Easy
Extra-Green Pasta Salad
Andy Baraghani
1899 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,899
30 minutes
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Cold Noodle Salad With Spicy Peanut Sauce
Hetty Lui McKinnon
8714 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
8,714
20 minutes
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Charcuterie Board
Kay Chun
762 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
762
20 minutes
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
6563 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,563
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
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Easy
Pasta Salad
Melissa Clark
2582 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,582
30 minutes
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Easy
Greek Salad
Lidey Heuck
2057 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,057
15 minutes
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Easy
Coleslaw Dressing
Kay Chun
184 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
184
5 minutes
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Easy
Peanut-Butter Chocolate-Chip Cookies
Yossy Arefi
1884 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,884
30 minutes, plus cooling
or to save this recipe.
Easy
Panzanella
Melissa Clark
2541 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,541
45 minutes
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Fruit Salad
Ali Slagle
474 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
474
20 minutes
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Easy
Cowboy Caviar
Margaux Laskey
3755 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,755
15 minutes, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Easy
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