12 Perfect Recipes for Summer Picnics

Salads: Fruity Caprese Salad

Peaches and honey were added to the classic Caprese salad for a sweet and tasty update for summer.Get the recipe: Fruity Caprese Salad

Salads: Potato and Horseradish Salad

What’s a picnic without potato salad? Try this crunchy version, which is made with endive and walnuts.Get the recipe: Potato and Horseradish Salad

Salads: Simple Tomato Salad

Six simple ingredients are all you need to make this flavourful tomato salad, which is sure to become a go-to dish this season.Get the recipe: Simple Tomato Salad

Salads: Strawberry Kale Salad

The sliced strawberries and fresh mint in this salad give it an extra summery feel, and crumbled bacon and toasted almonds add the right amount of crunch.Get the recipe: Strawberry Kale Salad

Sandwiches: Hummus and Veggie Wrap

Hummus and veggies come together to create this super tasty and simple wrap that can be made in a flash.Get the recipe: Hummus and Veggie Wrap

Sandwiches: Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches

The healthy fats in the avocado make this a much better option (we think) than the traditional mayo version.Get the recipe: Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches

Sandwiches: Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich on Raisin-Walnut Bread

Elevate your traditional turkey sandwich by adding slices of brie and green apple.Get the recipe: Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich on Raisin-Walnut Bread

Sandwiches: Curried Chicken and Grapes

This pita sandwich is a bit of a show-off, but you can hardly blame it when its so juicy, crunchy, sweet and ever-so-slightly spicy.Get the recipe: Curried Chicken and Grapes Pockets

Desserts: Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Though fresh fruit steals the show in this summer medley, the subtle honey sauce makes it an especially sweet treat.Get the recipe: Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Desserts: The Great Canadian Hemp Cookie

Grown only in Canada, hemp hearts add a subtle nutty flavour to this cookie recipe.Get the recipe: The Great Canadian Hemp Cookie

Desserts: Chocolate Chunk Cookies

This double chocolate cookie is every health-focused chocoholics dream.Get the recipe: Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Desserts: Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies got a little healthier with this recipe, which calls for apple sauce, dried plums instead of extra sugar. Get the recipe: Healthy Oatmeal CookiesNext: 14 Easy Pasta Recipes Full of Flavourful Ingredients

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