When the sun is shining and you’re done with work and school for yet another week, nothing beats catching some rays while you sit in a beautiful park surrounded by food. That’s right my friends, picnic season is upon us. But, this year, why not spend a little longer in the kitchen and whip up a picnic that will blow your fellow picnickers away.



These recipes are for healthy picnics – they taste good and they won’t leave you feeling bloated and unhealthy afterwards. What more could you ask for?



Not Your Average Sandwich



A couple of slices of bread, butter, and a slice of ham. That’s all you need for a sandwich right? WRONG. Sandwiches are some of the easiest things to take with you for a picnic but you don’t want to waste your time with basic playground sandwiches. Get in the kitchen and get creative and your body will thank you. For something particularly delicious, grab yourself some wholemeal or sourdough bread and pack it full of spicy grilled chicken, avocado, natural yoghurt, tomatoes, red onion, and a drizzle of sweet chilli sauce. The real question will be how many you can eat without being too full to move afterwards.



Quinoa Salad



This is one of those dishes that you can customize to make it exactly how you like it. You don’t even have to use quinoa – you can opt for brown rice or bulghur wheat if you’d rather. But, quinoa is the healthiest option. I like to add feta, chorizo, spinach, tomato and avocado to a bowl of quinoa. Mix it all up and then drizzle it with olive oil, lemon juice and just a pinch of salt. Mix it all up again so the flavours blend nicely and there you have it. This salad is easy to transport, filling, delicious and healthy. The ultimate combination for a winning picnic dish.



Smoked Salmon Lavash



If you like wraps then you are going to love lavash. Lavash is a wholemeal alternative to a regular tortilla wrap from the Middle East. Grab your flat bread and smear some fat free Greek yoghurt on it as a base. Next pile on smoked salmon, rocket, and alfalfa sprouts and drizzle the whole thing with lemon juice. If you’re a pepper fan then grind some on top. Then, wrap the whole thing up and get ready for one of the most mouth-watering picnic treats you’ve ever experienced.



No-Mayo Potato Salad with Herbs



On a hot day, the last thing you want to be eating and transporting is mayonnaise. Potato salad with mayonnaise is fattening, heavy, and the last thing you want after it’s been sat in a warm picnic basket for an hour or two. This recipe uses a delicious vinaigrette to flavour the potatoes. To make the vinaigrette you’ll need white wine vinegar, cold pressed oil, pickled capers, loosely packed herbs, and spring onions. Mix it all together and pour it over your cooked potatoes. Throw in some celery stalks, diced apple, chopped kale and chickpeas to give the dish a bit of a crunch. This is a dish that never fails to impress.

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