Opt for a deli salad or take a bag of salad from the produce department, toss with your favorite dressing and add a tomato for the perfect side dish. This is perfect for tossing the kids in the car and heading to the beach or grabbing a canoe and heading down Econfina with a few friends. But with just a bit more effort and planning, picnic fanatics can add a personal touch to dining outdoors and create a memorable meal fit for a family reunion or romantic sunset repast. Chicken is probably still the picnic star of choice. Fry, bake or barbecue a family favorite recipe for fowl, and you've got a main dish that travels well.
Side dishes allow more personal choices.
Potato salad and cole slaw are two perennial favorites, but don't forget macaroni and cheese or even a fruit salad. Maybe keep it really simple and pack lots of crispy, bite-sized veggies carrots, cauliflower, broccoli or celery. Bake a batch of family-favorite cookies or brownies for dessert. Add some rolls or a nice loaf of bread and all the makings exist for a meal fit for a king or at least the average family. Whether the plan is to pack up and head to a favorite park, plan a romantic sunset dinner or take the kids for a day at the beach, you can grab some food and have a picnic.