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.

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

Recipes

Muffuletta
The New York Times
522 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
522
30 minutes
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easy
French Potato Salad
David Tanis
706 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
706
1 hour 20 minutes, plus cooling time
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Quinoa Salad
Ali Slagle
1921 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,921
15 minutes
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easy
Blueberry Pie Bars
Samantha Seneviratne
2091 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,091
About 1 hour 10 minutes, plus chilling
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Kimbap
Darun Kwak
517 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
517
40 minutes
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Chocolate Banana Muffins
Samantha Seneviratne
339 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
339
45 minutes, plus cooling
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easy
Tuna Pasta Salad
Lidey Heuck
368 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
368
35 minutes
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easy
White Bean, Feta and Quick-Pickled Celery Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
84 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
84
30 minutes
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easy
Easy Chickpea Salad
Kristina Felix
182 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
182
20 minutes
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easy
Fresh Ranch Dip
Naz Deravian
221 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
221
5 minutes
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easy
Butter Cake With Peaches
Samantha Seneviratne
579 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
579
1 1/2 hours
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easy
Old Bay Party Mix
Ali Slagle
83 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
83
55 minutes
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easy
Baked Chicken Drumsticks
Lidey Heuck
171 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
171
50 minutes
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easy
Tomato-Feta Salad
David Tanis
78 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
78
35 minutes
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easy
Strawberry Jam Bars With Cardamom
Yewande Komolafe
888 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
888
1 1/2 hours, plus cooling
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Oven Chicken Kebabs
David Tanis
101 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
101
1 hour 35 minutes
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Herbed Cucumber-Yogurt Salad
David Tanis
73 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
73
20 minutes
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easy
Charred Corn and Chickpea Salad With Lime Crema
Hetty Lui McKinnon
1164 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,164
20 minutes
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easy
Honey Mustard Potato Salad
Eric Kim
452 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
452
45 minutes
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Peach, Cucumber and Mozzarella Salad With Gochujang Vinaigrette
Hetty Lui McKinnon
700 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
700
20 minutes
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easy
Blondies
Samantha Seneviratne
813 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
813
35 minutes, plus 45 minutes' cooling
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Beeritas
Melissa Knific
174 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
174
10 minutes
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Miso Shrimp and Corn Couscous Salad
Yasmin Fahr
451 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
451
30 minutes
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easy
Buttermilk Ranch Fried Chicken
Vaughn Vreeland
44 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
44
1 hour 20 minutes, plus at least 4 hours’ brining
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Coronation Chicken Salad
Melissa Clark
1529 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,529
1 1/2 hours
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Coleslaw Dressing
Kay Chun
151 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
151
5 minutes
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easy
Sangria
Lidey Heuck
154 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
154
15 minutes, plus at least 2 hours chilling
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Tomato Salad
Ali Slagle
364 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
364
10 minutes
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easy
Lemon Bars
Genevieve Ko
1031 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,031
1 hour, plus 4 hours’ cooling
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easy
Strawberry-Ginger Limeade
Millie Peartree
90 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
90
15 minutes
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Indiana Fried Chicken
Michael Ruhlman, Wagner’s Village Inn
200 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
200
1 hour
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Garlic-Scallion Chicken Sandwiches
Christian Reynoso
379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
379
30 minutes
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easy
Classic Pasta Salad With Mozzarella, Avocado and Basil
Melissa Clark
1706 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,706
25 minutes, plus cooling
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Green Bean Salad With Dill Pickles And Feta
Ali Slagle
366 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
366
1 hour
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easy
BBQ Chicken
Sam Sifton
2619 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
2,619
45 minutes
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Cemitas
Kay Chun
125 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars
125
35 minutes
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Pimento Cheese Pie
Lisa Donovan
218 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
218
3 hours 10 minutes
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Tom Collins
Robert Simonson
413 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
413
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Medieval Hummus
Ligaya Mishan, Lucien Zayan
668 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
668
30 minutes
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Halloumi, Arugula and Tomato Sandwiches
Alexa Weibel, Christina Morales, Jake Marsiglia, Costa Damaskos
609 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
609
1 hour
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Bloody Mary Tomato Salad
Hetty Lui McKinnon
584 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
584
25 minutes
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easy
Tomato-Habanero Salsa
Pati Jinich
52 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
52
30 minutes
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easy
Kimchi Tuna Salad
Ali Slagle
1400 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
1,400
10 minutes
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Orzo Salad
Lidey Heuck
2379 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,379
1 hour
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easy
Brownies
Lidey Heuck
2783 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
2,783
45 minutes
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Baba Ghanouj
Martha Rose Shulman
1632 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars
1,632
1 hour 15 minutes
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healthy
Oven BBQ Chicken
Ali Slagle
894 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
894
1 hour
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easy
Strawberry Hibiscus Limeade
Millie Peartree
250 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars
250
30 minutes, plus chilling and freezing
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