Hi Reader,

You want food that shows up to the picnic looking like it actually belongs there — not like it just survived a bumper car ride in your trunk.
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These dishes were basically made for traveling.

Picnic Favorites

Easy to pack, easy to serve, and still tasty even after a few scenic detours.

WHAT'S INSIDE...

• ​Leftover Pasta Frittata​
• ​Crème Fraîche Potato Salad​
• ​Apple & Celery Salad​
• ​Roasted Beet, Feta, & Mint Salad​
• ​Panzanella​
• ​Cajun Pickled Eggs​
• ​Tuna Salad Sandwich​
• ​Brownies With Marshmallow Topping​
• ​Open-Face Egg Salad Sandwich​
• ​Creamy Coleslaw With Cilantro​

​Leftover Pasta Frittata​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.69 from 19 votes

This mashup of pasta and frittata combines some of my favorite comfort foods for a rich, cheesy, inexpensive pantry meal. And the variations are endless, too.

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​Crème Fraîche Potato Salad​

Solid boiling potatoes are best for this recipe. I prefer to use slightly nutty Charlottes but small potatoes with red skin are also good.

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​Apple & Celery Salad​

This apple celery salad is also good with grated raw celery root or with radishes thinly sliced in half-moons in place of the celery.

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​Roasted Beet, Feta, & Mint Salad​

This roasted beet salad is so easy and can be bulked up by adding some arugula and watercress. It is a lovely side for pan-fried smoked mackerel and crispy potatoes.

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​Panzanella​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.77 from 13 votes

This panzanella, aka Tuscan bread salad, is simply croutons made from day-old bread, tomatoes, cucumbers, red and yellow bell peppers, onions, and a tangy vinaigrette. An Italian classic that is refreshing and takes no time to make. How easy is that!

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​Cajun Pickled Eggs​

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.87 from 15 votes

Cajun pickled eggs. Think eggs. Vinegar. Cajun spice. Hot sauce. And something that's sooooooo much more than the sum of its parts.

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​Tuna Salad Sandwich​

These tuna salad sandwiches were a huge hit with our testers. They praised the versatility and the flavors that Hank Shaw suggests—capers, chiles, pickles, Dijon, bacon. You'll discover your own favorite variations, too.

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​Brownies With Marshmallow Topping​

Like the classic campfire treat, but easier to eat and available all year round, these brownies with marshmallow topping are certain to satisfy any s'mores craving.

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​Open-Face Egg Salad Sandwich​

This open-face egg salad sandwich is just as creamy as the classic but calls for nothing but yogurt, garlic, chives, and, natch, eggs. It's not at all your mother's egg salad sandwich. Not. At. All.

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​Creamy Coleslaw With Cilantro​

This easy-peasy creamy coleslaw combines cabbage, red onion, carrot, and cilantro in a tangy mayonnaise-based orange dressing. It can be mostly prepared ahead of time and tossed with dressing just before serving. No wonder people are calling it the best creamy coleslaw they've ever tried.

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