What are some good "picnic-type" foods?

ginncjb
ginncjb Posts: 44 Member
edited January 17 in Food and Nutrition
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.

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  • AllisonConnell1301
    AllisonConnell1301 Posts: 98 Member
    Chicken salad
    tuna salad
    subs
    apples
    grapes
    veggies with dip (celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, cucumber)
    dried fruit
  • Circapaleo
    Circapaleo Posts: 114 Member
    Roast chicken
    Wraps
    Fruits and veggies
    Granola and yogurt
    Meat salads
  • 777Gemma888
    777Gemma888 Posts: 9,578 Member
    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
    ginncjb Posts: 44 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions! Have always fallen back on the same unhealthy foods, but now I see their are lots of healthier choices.:smile:
  • jennyrebekka
    jennyrebekka Posts: 626 Member
    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
    themommie Posts: 5,033 Member
    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
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