Picnic Ideas?

Kellbellftw

Now that the weather is starting to warm up, I'm planning a hike to a lake with my fiance, and I want to pack us a picnic. Trouble is I cant think of anything but pita sandwiches and veggie sticks lol I really want to WOW him with this picnic, any awesome ideas?

MB_Positif

you could do some wasa crackers with laughing cow light cheese spread on them. yum...and with the veggie sticks you could bring some spicy hummus or make your own, there's a good smoky chipotle hummus on allrecipes.com

ahealthy4u

Cold chicken, maybe some potato salad or egg salad. If you are looking to keep it light with some chips and dip try low fat cottage cheese with ranch dressing. Mix it up so it looks like a dip. Try this website out.
http://www.delish.com/entertaining-ideas/parties/picnics/

it sounds like a fun time have to let us know how it went.

LittleFootHafner

Sparkling Flavoured Water in Wine Glasses
Fruit Kabobs for Dessert

k8es

oh how I love picnic! How about an interesting salad?
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/03/spinach-and-quinoa-salad-with.html
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/spinach-pasta-salad-50400000109578/
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/farro-salad-with-tomatoes-and-herbs-recipe/index.html

Cut up fruit always works out well too. You could make a yogurt sauce to dip it in

Hope you have fun!

kappyblu

For dessert try these 180 calorie cupcakes from Hungry Girl. They are just a devil's food cake mix combined with a can of pumpkin. Soooooooo yummy! Simple to make, but they do dry out easily, so keep tightly covered! Great source of Vitamin A and fiber, too!

http://www.hungry-girl.com/newsletters/raw/367

Have fun! :happy:

Mandakat17

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dls06

Bread, Cheese, Wine, Blanket and Privacy! You'll work it off. :blushing:

TrailRunner61

Sandwiches made from 45 calorie whole wheat bread, chicken, slices of avocado or tomato, lettuce, etc and some chardonnay mustard.

Fresh veggies but bring a variety, not just carrot sticks and celery. Dip? I don't about that one. Maybe one made with hummus?

Maybe some cheese?

Fresh fruit salad made with watermelon, fresh pineapple, grapes, melons. YUM!

Dessert too? Make or buy a smoothie and freeze it in 2 containers to share, plus it will help keep the rest of your lunch cold.
or
Homemade 'guilt' free rice krispie treats. If you need the recipe, add me as a friend and I'll send it to you.

Kellbellftw

Thanks guys! These all sound like great ideas! Now have so many ideas I dont know what to make! haha I'll have to let everybody know what I'll decide on! Going to browse the grocery and see whats on sale or what sparks my creativity