Perfect Picnic Lunch Ideas for Outdoor Dining

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Perfect Picnic Lunch Recipes

Packing the perfect picnic is perilous, so launch into this collection of picnic lunch ideas for exciting al fresco inspo!

From sensational sandwiches to sublime salads, our picnic lunch dishes are ideal for outdoor dining. Spicy lamb lollipops or barbecued chicken are hand-held heaven, and crispy chicken fingers are a picnic staple. For a sandwich sojourn around the world, try pittas stuffed with tabbouleh and shards of feta from the Middle East, Iberico ham and manchego empanadas from Spain, or a Chicago steakhouse sandwich from the Windy City. Light bites include a vibrant banana blossom pork and prawn salad, or mouthwatering marron with native citrus and fennel

Up your packed lunch game with these incredible picnic lunch recipes.

Amy Schumer Learns To Make Picnic Friendly Pesto Pasta & Brownies | Amy Schumer Learns To Cook

Amy and her husband takes to the kitchen to make pesto pasta salad and peanut-butter brownies for their family picnic.

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Mouthwatering Picnic Lunch Dishes

Whether you're looking for simple picnic lunch recipes or something more elaborate, we've got you covered.
Say goodbye to sad sandwiches and hello to delicious picnic lunch ideas guaranteed to turn you into a packed lunch pro! Whether you’re on the patio or in the park, our picnic lunch dishes are full of fab flavours. A pork, bacon and apple pie, or a goat’s cheese tart are al fresco classics, and if you’re looking for salad inspiration, look no further than a gorgeous Greek orzo and grilled shrimp salad with mustard vinaigrette, or a zingy spinach salad with warm bacon and apple cider dressing. Smoked salmon tea sandwiches are delectably dainty, and it’s almost impossible to resist a mini chicken and broccoli pot pie! Savour the great outdoors with these amazing picnic lunch recipes.