Looking for a way to enjoy a picnic without dragging the grill along? These cold food ideas for a picnic might just do the trick.While many of us enjoy the taste of grilled foods at a picnic, it’s nice to change things up and eliminate the need for cooking while at the picnic. These cold food ideas for a picnic are delicious and will free everyone up to fish, play a game of softball, go for a hike or just lounge out and take in the scenery.List of Cold Food Ideas for a PicnicSandwiches: I can hear some of my readers groaning because sandwiches are boring. But they don’t have to be. Today we have a tasty variety of breads to choose from. If you choose a hearty dense bread, sandwiches are less likely to grow soggy in transport, too.Cold chicken: Instead of the standard, unhealthy fried chicken, roll your chicken in crushed pretzels and bake in the oven the day before the picnic. Cold chicken transports well and is a favorite.Pinto bean dip and baked chips: This combination satisfies in two ways: taste and the need to crunch.Salads: You don’t have to limit yourself to leafy green salads. Summer offers plentiful selections of fresh vegetables and fruits. Try salads made with ingredients like corn and chickpea, cucumber and tomatoes or snap peas with marinated mushrooms. Let’s face it, the possibilities are endless.Fruit and cheese: Fruit and cheese complement one another. One of my favorites is grapes with low fat cheddar, and actually I enjoy celery with cheese, too.Whatever cold picnic foods you choose, I recommend you experiment with recipes before picnic day, if you’ve never made them before. Be sure you do like whatever it is your bringing or you might find yourself stopping at the fried chicken joint to pick up a bucket of chicken. Relax, enjoy your day and eat healthy.
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