
No-cook picnic recipes
Fill your picnic basket with these no-cook options for your next family outing.
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Spicy tuna wrap
Rustle up a spicy tuna wrap for a flavour-packed lunch, ideal to pack in a lunchbox for work or school. Spring onions, gherkins and capers all go well in it too, if you want to use up what’s in the fridge
App onlyChickpea salad. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb
Peach & raspberry fruit salad with mascarpone
Get the best out of fresh produce with this lovely peach and raspberry fruit salad. Serve with a scattering of pistachios, mascarpone and maple syrup
Mango salad with avocado and black beans
Get four of your five-a-day with this healthy salad of mango, avocado and beans. It's a nutritional powerhouse that's also vegan and gluten free
Pomegranate salad with feta and beetroot
Enjoy something lighter for lunch with this bright salad. It's low-calorie and full of flavour thanks to mint, parsley, cinnamon and cumin
Spicy lime & mixed bean salad
Pack up this spicy mixed bean salad for an on-the-go lunch, or enjoy as a side dish in a summer barbecue. Add tortilla chips and jalapeños to serve
Strawberry sandos. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Pack up a family picnic and take these moreish Japanese-inspired sweet sandwiches for dessert, filled with sweet whipped cream and strawberries
Tomato, goat’s curd & basil salad with raspberry vinegar dressing
Blend up raspberries and white balsamic vinegar to make the dressing for this fabulous summer salad of tomatoes, basil, goat's curd and pistachios
Minted melon, tomato & prosciutto salad
Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party
Fruit rice paper rolls with coulis dip
Fill rice paper wrappers with tropical fruit for a dessert that's portable and perfect for a picnic. Serve with our mixed berry coulis for dunking
Sugar snap pea, avocado & orange salad
A crisp, fresh rainbow salad with mint and coriander dressing. Versatile enough to be served on the side of various main course meals
Coconut & pineapple cooler
Enjoy this crowd-pleasing tropical cocktail with coconut rum, gin and pineapple juice. It will sit happily in an ice bucket for several hours, ideal for summer barbecues
Orzo, feta & prawn pasta salad
Throw together feta, prawns, orzo, sundried tomatoes and cucumber to make this easy family salad. Toss through some rocket just before serving
Mini milkshakes
Make these cute mini fruit milkshakes for a family picnic. With three flavours to suit everyone, try banana, strawberry & raspberry and mango & coconut
Homemade elderflower cordial
Fragrant and refreshing, springtime elderflower cordial is easy to make. Mix with sparkling water to create elderflower pressé, or add to wine, prosecco or champagne to start a party in style
Pimm's
This Pimm's cup cocktail is a true taste of summer. Make up this fruity punch with lemonade, fresh mint leaves, cucumber, orange slices and strawberries
Chicken caesar sub rolls. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
Dig out a picnic basket or tupperware and pack in these chicken sub rolls for lunch. Great for kids and grown ups alike, they're ideal for a family outing
Blackcurrant cordial
This easy recipe is a great way to use up a pick-your-own glut of blackcurrants and makes a refreshing summer drink
Strawberry gin
Capture the true taste of summer with this berry-infused spirit that makes a stunning gin 'n' tonic or base for a fruity cocktail
Elderflower & cucumber G&Ts
This delicately coloured, refreshing take on the classic gin and tonic makes a perfect picnic tipple
Blueberry & mint iced tea
Refreshing and fruity, this delicious drink is guaranteed to please at a family picnic, barbecue or party
Homemade pink lemonade
Mix up a jug of this refreshing, still, cloudy lemonade made from zingy lemons and plump raspberries
Summer cup mocktail
Get into the summer vibe with this fruity mocktail featuring red berries, lemonade, mint, and cucumber. Cool and refreshing, it's fabulous on hot summer days
Easy iced tea
Make up a jug of refreshing iced tea to serve on summer days. With a subtle tea flavour, oranges, lemons and mint, it's an excellent alcohol-free party drink