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.

Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Liza Jernow.

Recipes

Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Eric Kim
5459 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
5,459
1 hour
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Berry-Jam Fried Chicken
Nicole Taylor
1217 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,217
35 minutes, plus at least 30 minutes’ marinating
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Lemon Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
1390 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,390
1 hour 30 minutes
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Panzanella
Melissa Clark
2537 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,537
45 minutes
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Watermelon Margarita
Alexa Weibel
1520 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,520
5 minutes
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Esquites
Kay Chun
2282 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,282
15 minutes
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Six-Foot Meatless Italian Hero
Gabrielle Hamilton
306 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
306
1½ hours
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Italian Broccoli Salad
Ali Slagle
1223 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,223
20 minutes
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Easy
Butter Mochi
Genevieve Ko
2547 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,547
2 hours, plus cooling
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Vegetable Noodle Salad With Sesame Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
1636 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,636
20 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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Beer Brats
Melissa Clark
647 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
647
20 minutes
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Lemonade
Lidey Heuck
339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
339
20 minutes, plus cooling and chilling
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Easy
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Jesse Szewczyk
560 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
560
1½ hours
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Guacamole
Florence Fabricant, Josefina Howard
2837 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,837
15 minutes
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Easy
Blueberry Cornmeal Shortbread Tart
Alison Roman
2236 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,236
50 minutes
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Todd Richards’s Fried Catfish With Hot Sauce
Korsha Wilson, Todd Richards
443 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
443
35 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Sweet Tea
Vallery Lomas, Leona Marcena Clay Johnson
335 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
335
15 minutes, plus cooling
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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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Rice Krispies Treats With Chocolate and Pretzels
Genevieve Ko
2602 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,602
15 minutes, plus cooling
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Easy
Macaroni Salad With Lemon and Herbs
Alexa Weibel
4701 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
4,701
25 minutes
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Artichoke and Olive Farro Salad
Naz Deravian
556 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
556
45 minutes
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Mango With Chile-Lime Salt
Yewande Komolafe
330 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
330
10 minutes
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The Best Roast Beef for Sandwiches
Melissa Clark
986 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
986
1 hour, 45 minutes, plus at least 5 hours resting
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Chile-Oil Noodles With Cilantro
Judy Kim
3284 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,284
20 minutes
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Easy
Salted Margarita Bars
Vaughn Vreeland
2049 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,049
45 minutes, plus 2 hours’ freezing
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Shrimp Salad
Melissa Clark
814 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
814
15 minutes
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Easy
Chickpea Salad Sandwich
Kay Chun
3061 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
3,061
10 minutes
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Easy
Cucumber Agua Fresca With Mint and Ginger
Yewande Komolafe
763 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
763
15 minutes
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Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken With Fried Basil
Sue Li
1640 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,640
30 minutes, plus 1 hour marinating
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Spicy Shrimp and Chickpea Salad
Yasmin Fahr
2617 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,617
15 minutes
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Easy
Tzatziki Potato Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1589 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,589
30 minutes
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Corn Salad With Tomatoes, Basil and Cilantro
Genevieve Ko
2499 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,499
15 minutes
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Easy
Roasted Zucchini Pasta Salad
Kay Chun
928 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
928
50 minutes
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Easy
Sweet Corn Salad With Buttermilk Vinaigrette
Kay Chun
483 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
483
30 minutes
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Mexican Hot Dogs
Kiera Wright-Ruiz
917 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
917
45 minutes
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Raspberry Nutter Butter Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
294 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
294
About 50 minutes
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Coconut Pie Bars
Melissa Clark
274 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
274
1 ½ hours, plus 2 hours’ chilling
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Tahini-Parmesan Pasta Salad
Ali Slagle
2304 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,304
45 minutes
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Easy
Vegan Onion Dip
Yossy Arefi
1124 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,124
45 minutes, plus soaking and chilling
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Mango Slaw
Millie Peartree
2794 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,794
5 minutes, plus chilling
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Easy
Margarita
Rosie Schaap
3455 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
3,455
3 minutes
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Salad-e Shirazi (Persian Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Salad)
Samin Nosrat
2809 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,809
20 minutes
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Spicy Party Mix
Margaux Laskey
593 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
593
1½ hours
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S’mores Blondies
Erin Jeanne McDowell
1489 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,489
1 hour, plus cooling
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Marinated Feta With Herbs and Peppercorns
Alexa Weibel
465 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
465
10 minutes, plus marinating
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Easy
Fresh Strawberry Bundt Cake
Yossy Arefi
2315 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,315
About 2 hours, plus cooling
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Chickpea Salad With Fresh Herbs and Scallions
Lidey Heuck
6562 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
6,562
15 minutes, plus 30 minutes’ marinating
or to save this recipe.
Easy
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