18 fuss-free recipes to make for a spring picnic
Finger foods, sandwiches, breezy tarts and fresh salads are all fool-proof picnic classics.
1. Pumpkin & Red Pepper Tart with Creamy Goat Cheese
This easy vegetarian tart is practically begging to be shown off at your next gathering.
2. Roasted Cauliflower, Lentil Tabbouleh and Cumin Yoghurt
This hearty salad can be served as is, or with your choice of protein.
3. Caramelised Onion and Gruyere Cheese Scones
Raise your scone game with the nutty gruyere cheese and sweet caramelised onion.
4. Chicken & Tarragon Sandwiches
French tarragon, a perennial herb that appears late spring to early summer, is perfect with chicken.
5. Avocado Caesar Salad in a Jar
Freshen up your next lunch or picnic with this simple salad-in-a-jar.
6. Chargrilled Cauliflower Tarts
If you need a finger food, a light starter, or even a tasty lunch, cauliflower tarts are the ticket.
7. Broccolini, Buckwheat & Herb Salad
If the vegetable gods are smiling, use fresh broad beans instead of frozen and swap out the broccolini for asparagus.
8. Chicken Curry Puffs
These baked golden parcels can impress on their own as a spicy entrée or make a tasty addition to an afternoon spread.
9. Garden Greens Feta Filo Pie
A simple tart to use up excess garden greens, heavy on the fresh herbs and complemented with briny feta.
10. Beetroot Cashew Dip
This vibrant dip will be a hit at any picnic, afternoon tea or party.
11. Parmesan-Crumbed Eggplant Rounds
Warmer weather calls for lovely finger food.
12. Potato, Fennel, Mozzarella & Anchovy Tart
Potatoes are the anchor ingredient in this flavourful tart.
13. Butter Bean Salad with Preserved Lemon Peel
The secret to Ruth Pretty’s zippy butter bean salad? Preserved lemon peel.
14. Pesto Puffs with Cherry Tomatoes
These babies push all the right buttons when you want a tasty savoury bite.
15. Creamy Asparagus, Spinach, Herb and Goat’s Cheese Tart
Pair this savoury meal with a dollop of tomato relish and a glass of pinot gris.
16. Crispy Veggie Chips
Forget splurging on a bag of gourmet chips at the store, try making your own (hint: it’s easier than you think).
17. Blueberry Muffin Cake with Almond Topping
This dessert is simple to make with a good crunchy topping — just mix and stir!
18. Chocolate Cheesecake Brownies
Cheesecake and brownies rolled into one ultra-decadent treat.
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