Picnic food for summer

Food ideas

Picnic food for summer

Pack up tasty picnic food

You'll find all you need for a great family picnic at Sainsbury's, from great food to stylish picnic ware. And don't worry if the
weather lets you down - you can always picnic indoors!

If you're planning on creating a picnic to make the most of the British sun at the beach, heading to the park to enjoy the great
outdoors or off on a family day trip, we've some really tasty recipes to help you put together delicious picnic food and drink.
Get the kids involved as Mum's little helpers to make great family picnic food.

Sandwiches Sandwiches are an ideal choice for your picnic hamper as they're quick and easy to make. If you're looking for something a bit different for your sarnies, then give these recipes a try. Did you know? All bread and bakery products are free-from artificial and natural flavours and colours.

Cheese baguette Lancashire cheese, red pepper & kiwi fruit for a sandwich with a difference.	Coronation chicken & mango roll A chicken roll that's packed full of flavour.	Black olive ciabatta sandwich A quick and easy to make Italian ciabatta bread sandwich.

Wraps and rolls Sandwiches are great, and if you're looking for some fresh ideas to ensure the kids keep up their energy, then make sure these are on your picnic menu. Did you know? All our UK Cheddar and regional cheeses are made with British milk.

Pinto & feta quesadillas A spicy Mexican sandwich which is packed with flavour.	Ham & cheese sandwich wheels These little pinwheels are ideal for younger children.	Chicken salsa wraps A tortilla wrap with fresh salsa dip, young leaf spinach & cooked chicken.

Super salads Salad is great picnic food as you can make it up in advance and store in the fridge. Try these summer salad recipes for your next picnic. Remember, only add the salad dressing just before you serve your salad to avoid wilting the leaves. Did you know? We source British tomatoes all year round.

Greek-style salad A simple salad with the classic Greek flavours of feta cheese and olives.	Cous cous salad A tasty cous cous salad packed with vegetables and herbs .	Picnic pasta salad Try making a perfect picnic pasta salad with sausages & cherry tomatoes.

Lunch These recipes are great lunch ideas for your picnic. What's great about these recipes is that you can vary the ingredients to suit your family's tastes. Did you know? All our fresh eggs are 100% British.

Onion & potato frittata An ideal dish for lunch or picnics, as good hot as it is cold.	Picnic pasties Make these mini chicken breast with curry paste pasties for your picnic.	Provençal tomato tart A flavoursome dish of puff pastry, pesto and tomatoes.

Picnic treats Cakes and biscuits are an essential item for the family picnic. Give your picnic hamper that culinary edge with these home-baked delights.

Picnic squares step by step These are great treats for the family picnic.	Blueberry muffins A quick all-in-one method for making perfect blueberry muffins.	Sticky ginger parkin Delicious with a cuppa and perfect for your picnic.

Thirst quenching drinks Keeping the family hydrated is a must on sunny days, so take plenty of bottled water. For a fruity drink, try making these recipes to take with you on your picnic. A handy tip when making up your drinks is to use chilled water and ice cubes. The ice in the drink will keep your drinks cooler for longer.

Lemon barley water A refreshing drink on a hot sunny day.	Irresistible ice tea A non-alcoholic drink made with Earl Grey tea.	Fruit punch A mix and match fruit punch perfect for picnics and parties.