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    20 Picnic Food Ideas for Couples

    By: Jessica · Posted: May 10, 2023 · Updated: Sep 24, 2024 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    If you want to do something special for your sweetie, you are going to love these picnic food ideas for couples. Outdoor dates can be so romantic. With a comfy picnic set up, tasty snacks, and some good music, you are sure to have a really lovely time together, without crowds of people or pricey restaurant meals. You could even have a picnic for an at-home date night idea, by creating an indoor picnic menu or make a charcuterie board with salami roses for a romantic touh.

    If you aren’t sure what to take along on your picnic, you are in the right place. I have gathered some of my favorite picnic foods for couples! From seasoned crackers to munch on with a nice cheese, as an easy summer snack idea; to turkey club sliders which are the perfect size for a picnic. I know you will find a few recipes to try.

    Image collage of picnic food ideas for couples.

     

    If you’re going away for the weekend or just spending a weekend at home, make sure to also get my tips for how to prepare for a romantic weekend with your husband!

    Food Ideas for a Romantic Picnic

    Spicy ranch crackers close-up.

    Spicy Ranch Crackers

    These spicy ranch crackers are awesome to much on as you lounge on a picnic blanket. Pair with your favorite cheese and thin slices of meat for a grown up charcuterie lunch.

    Strawberry jam bruschetta on bread.

    Strawberry Bruschetta

    This take on Bruschetta is perfect for a picnic. The strawberries with a hint of heat taste just like summer when piled onto a cream cheese crusty bread! It would even look amazing on one of these charcuterie boards.

    Homemade Chex mix in a wooden bowl.

    Nuts and Bolts

    This simple snack makes for a really great picnic offering. A handful here and there will sustain you as you soak up some summer sun. Or, go spicy and try this Honey and Sriracha Mix.

    Chicken salad sandwich on white plate, next to apple slices.

    Curry Chicken Salad

    Juicy grapes and savory chicken come together to make the best summer salad. Tuck this tasty salad into a flaky croissant for an easy-to-pack picnic food for couples.

    Egg salad on a croissant with lettuce and bacon.

    Best Ever Egg Salad

    This egg salad sandwich is easy to whip up for a picnic lunch. It has such a creamy texture. After one bite you are sure to agree this recipe is the best ever.

    Chipotle Chicken Melt

    This 4 ingredient Chicken Chipotle Melt comes together in just a few minutes and is cheesy and delicious.

    Chicken Caesar pasta salad.

    Chicken Cesar Pasta Salad

    Bring great flavor to a simple-to-make picnic food. This recipe pairs chicken Caesar salad with pasta for a filling picnic option that travels well and tastes amazing on a summer day.

    Summer side salad in white bowl, with avocado slices on top.

    Summer Side Salad

    This salad is packed with fresh greens, crunchy nuts, fresh strawberries, and a few other ingredients, making it the perfect picnic salad idea!

    Tuna salad on sliced bread.

    Best Tuna Salad

    This easy to make tuna salad uses red onions, celery, and a few tasty herbs and spices to make a perfect picnic lunch option. Serve on your favorite bread with chips on the side for a classic combination for a picnic.

    Honey lime fruit salad in white bowl.

    Honey Lime Fruit Salad

    This fruit salad has a delicious and simple dressing that will really make the flavors of the fruit stand out.

    Crab salad in white bowl.

    Crab Salad

    Crab salad makes for a really great picnic option. Serve it on bread, with crackers, or wrapped in leafy lettuce for a delicious cool meal worth sharing.

    Zesty pasta salad in mason jar.

    Zesty Pasta Salad

    Arrange pasta salad in a mason jar so it transports well, and you have a delicious meal waiting for you when you’re ready. Storing the dressing on the bottom makes serving this dish, fresh, and easy!

    Small triangles of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, stacked on top of one another.

    Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches

    You can’t go wrong with a simple classic like peanut butter and jelly sammy! Make a few of these with a favorite bread to have a simple and satisfying picnic idea. Homemade raspberry jam is perfect with peanut butter.

    Turkey club sliders.

    Turkey Club Sliders

    These little sandwiches are so tasty. Pile them high with turkey, bacon and cheese for a really great lunch that is easy to make ahead and take along in your picnic basket.

    Rice krispie treats on wooden cutting board.

    Rice Krispie Treats

    Rice krispie treats are a favorite snack and dessert for so many! They’re easy to make and perfect to tag along on your picnic.

    Close-up of pinwheel sandwich on cutting board.

    Pinwheels Sandwiches

    A few bites are all it takes to finish a pinwheel, but they are so tasty you will want to nibble on a few on your couples’ picnic.

    A bowl of everything but the bagel dip with vegetables and crackers around it.

    Everything But the Bagel Dip

    This dip adds so much flavor to your picnic. Serve with crackers or veggies, and snack away on this delicious dip recipe.

    Layers of meat and peppers on hawaiian buns
    Italian Sliders Recipe

    Italian Sliders

    If you need a sandwich with some substance, then these Italian sliders are just the thing to make. This sandwich is piled high with meat and cheese for a filling option.

    Old fashioned ham salad sandwiches on wooden cutting board.

    Old Fashioned Ham Salad

    Using just a few simple ingredients, this ham salad transports well, and tastes delicious on your favorite bread or dipped with your favorite crackers.

    Booty dip in a bowl with graham crackers on top.

    Booty Dip

    Dessert has never been so decadent! These are with nutella and berries and lots of chocolate for a summer indulgence to take along on your outdoor dinner date.

    Creamy peanut butter yogurt dip is shown in the center of the photo on an orange background. There is a spoon on the left and graham crackers for dipping on the right.

    Peanut Butter Yogurt Dip

    Perfectly paired with your favorite fruit, crackers or cookies, this easy sweet dip recipe will be great for your picnic!

    Picnic Drink Ideas

    Don’t forget the drinks! You can make a delicious sweet tea, lemonade or this fruit punch recipe that so many have been loving.

    Tips for a Perfect Picnic Date

    If you’re planning the perfect picnic, here are some tips to help you plan the perfect one:

    • Choose a scenic location that offers plenty of space to spread out from other picnickers.
    • Pack plenty of drinks and napkins.
    • Bring an outdoor game.
    • Dress Comfortably.
    • Prepare for your time together with these tips for preparing for a romantic weekend!

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