What are some good "picnic-type" foods?

ginncjb

In the Spring & early Summer, my husband & I go out in our boat or go hiking 3-4 nights a week immediately after I get off work & don't get home until almost bedtime. This is in a remote area & we are usually taking dinner with us. In previous years, I've gotten take out about 1 night a week (which I'm now trying to avoid) & the other nights have been some variation of a sandwich with chips or veggies. Any ideas for easy prep healthy items that will hold up well in a cooler? It needs to work as our evening meal....not just a snack.

AllisonConnell1301

Chicken salad
tuna salad
subs
apples
grapes
veggies with dip (celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber)
dried fruit

Circapaleo

Roast chicken
Wraps
Fruits and veggies
Granola and yogurt
Meat salads

777Gemma888

Grilled chicken kebabs
Oven Fried Chicken
Poached Salmon
Poached Tuna
Nut crusted chicken breast
Seared (fish eg Ahi Tuna) with a relish like pineapple/mango++
Crab/other fish cakes
Chicken/Fish picatta
Meat/veggie Quiches
Filet mignon panini
Cucumber salad
Asparagus and portobello salad
Fennel salad varieties
Cabbage slaw varieties
Stuffed veggies
Chocolate banana pops
Chocolate dipped strawberries
Fruit tarts
Cheese & grapes
Crackers, crisps, dips and spreads
Wine/water etc
Fruits

ETA: Pasta or noodle salads

ginncjb

Thanks for the suggestions! Have always fallen back on the same unhealthy foods, but now I see their are lots of healthier choices.

jennyrebekka

I don't many suggestions except maybe hummus and edamame....maybe rice crackers....oh and fat free cool whip (with some sugarfree instant vanilla pudding mix stirred in)....to dip strawberries in.

oh...i guess i DID have some suggestions after all....lol - - but what i wanted to say is HOW COOL that you and your husband do fun little dates like this during the week! have fun!

themommie

sounds fun
what about chicken waldorf salad with pita bread and fruit
quinoa salad or couscous salads
taco salad\
hummus and crackers
oven fried chicken
crab and sourdough bread with fruit
wrap sandwiches