Delicious Spring Picnic Ideas

When the warm weather starts and the first tiny wildflowers bloom, it’s time to start thinking about beautiful spring picnics.

What Makes Spring Picnics Great

Spring is the most beautiful picnic season. While cozy winter picnics are great, spring and summer picnics are one of life’s greatest joys.

Like the fall picnic season, spring is a celebration of seasonal produce and a colorful change in the landscape.

So dust off your favorite picnic basket and coziest picnic blanket and start thinking about your favorite alfresco locale to enjoy the full bloom of spring on a wonderful picnic.

If you’re planning a group picnic this spring, see my top picnic games to make the most of the great weather and see my Picnic Checklist with a free printable download to help make your group picnic planning a breeze. .

Ricotta Asparagus Tartlets

These quick, easy, and elegant Ricotta Asparagus Tartlets are the perfect welcome to spring and a gorgeous finger food idea for spring picnics. This dish can be served hot or cold and is ready in under an hour.

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Green Pea and Mint Dip

With light and fresh seasonal flavor, you can whip up this bright and cheery dip in less than 20 minutes. You can even use frozen peas for an impromptu picnic dip if you don't have any fresh peas on hand.

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Spring Asparagus Galette with Peas and Bacon

Add a touch of seasonal French charm to spring picnics with this Asparagus Galette– spring veggies, bacon, and creamy cheese in a crispy crust.

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Dill Pickle Potato Salad

This zesty potato salad with crunchy pickles is a fresh addition to any spring picnic. A great make-ahead salad if you need to feed a crowd.

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Easy Whipped Feta Dip

This creamy whipped feta dip is one of the easiest and most versatile. Whip it up in minutes and use it as a spread, a dip, or drizzle it over a fresh spring vegetable platter. Garnish with lemon zest for a fresh citrus spring flavor.

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Veggie Pinwheels with Cream Cheese

These healthy, fragrant veggie pinwheel sandwiches will make a bright and cheery addition to any spring picnic spread. They're also super easy to make, and you can make them ahead of time for a no-stress appetizer.

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Easy Homemade Pesto Cheese Bread

This Basil Pesto Cheese Bread recipe shines for its fresh, homemade appeal. A blend of fresh aromatic herbs with salty feta and melty cheddar wrapped in an easy to make, freshly baked loaf.

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Pesto Orzo Salad with Prosciutto

This Pesto Orzo Salad with Prosciutto recipe stands out for its vibrant, garden-fresh flair. An effortless salad that celebrates the simplicity and sophistication of Italian cuisine.

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Crispy Air Fryer Scotch Eggs

The Scotch Egg is the quintessential British pub snack. It is also one of the best picnic finger foods around. These air fryer Scotch Eggs can also be baked or deep fried in the traditional manner.

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Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches

Everyone loves tea sandwiches, especially for a picnic, and these Chicken Salad Tea Sandwiches are a fresh and breezy addition to any spring picnic menu.

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Chicken Waldorf Salad Sandwich

A timeless classic, the Waldorf Salad becomes a very elegant picnic dish in a sandwich. This Chicken Waldorf Salad Sandwich make a delightful tea sandwich for a spring picnic.

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Vegan Couscous Salad with Tofu

Tossed with fresh herbs and vegetables, finished with a light lemon dressing, this Herbed Couscous and Tofu Salad is a fresh and hearty salad that is so easy to make.

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Classic Grilled Chicken Club Sandwich

A timeless sandwich that elegantly combines grilled chicken and crispy bacon is hard to resist. Serve it as a whole sandwich or cut into triangles for a finger food sandwich with universal appeal.

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Roasted Red Peppers

Roasted red peppers are one of the easiest and most adaptable ingredients in your picnic arsenal.

They keep well, travel well, and work well with many dishes – add them to mezze platters, put them in salads, sandwiches, or tarts; they make a great side to grilled meats and even whip up nicely into a dip or sauce.

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Slow Roasted Vine Tomatoes

Another great go-to ingredient for picnic recipes is slow-roasted tomatoes. They can bring a whole new flavor profile to so many picnic dishes – add them to salads or sandwiches, use them in tarts and frittata's, or serve them on a mezze plate with dips and roasted peppers. Fresh tomatoes are lovely; roasted tomatoes are a whole other world.

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Raw Veggie Wraps with Avocado

Make the most of fresh spring vegetables with these simple, yet delicious raw veggie wraps with avocado. Super convenient and easy to manage, these wraps make a fresh and healthy alternative to traditional sandwiches.

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Roast Beef Sandwich with Slow Roasted Tomatoes

The roast beef sandwich is another one that makes it in all my seasonal picnic lists – why? Because it's a classic, of course, and it has no seasonal boundaries. A well-made roast beef sandwich can be a thing of magic. A perfectly rare roast beef sandwich is a thing of beauty, and this little beauty has slow-roasted tomatoes to make it even better.

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Easy Smoked Duck Summer Rolls

Look no further than a rice paper roll for an Asian-inspired spring picnic dish that is fresh and a little bit fancy. I have gone with slices of smoked duck with fresh, crispy veg for a little bit of sophistication, but feel free to fill as you please to suit the season.

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Creamy Pesto Potato Salad

Embrace the arrival of fresh seasonal basil with this deliciously creamy Pesto Potato Salad. All the goodness of a traditional creamy potato salad bursting with fragrant basil.

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Creamy Crunchy Coleslaw

A spin on the traditional salad, this coleslaw is loaded with seeds and nuts for a crunchy twist to the creamy original. This hearty salad can even be served as a main dish with some sides.

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Easy Mushroom Quesadillas

Spring is also the season for mushrooms. Why not add a Mexican touch to seasonal produce with these easy-to-make and very portable Mushroom Quesadillas.

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Simple Chicken Soup

If you're picnicking on the chilly side of spring, there's nothing more comforting than a thermos of homemade chicken soup. Serve it as a starter or as the main with crusty bread or cheesy croutons.

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Easy Homemade Lemonade

Spring is a beautiful season for homemade lemonade, as the lemons are at their best. Three ingredients and 15 minutes is all it takes for delicious homemade lemonade.

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Raspberry Cupcakes With Lemon Mascarpone Frosting

Ready in under an hour, these gorgeous Raspberry Cupcakes combine fresh fruit flavors with a light and creamy Lemon Mascarpone Frosting. These beautiful cupcakes will bring a burst of sunshine to any spring picnic.

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Orange Upside Down Cake

While oranges are available year-round, this is a perfect picnic cake for any season. However, it really shines in late winter to early spring when citrus fruits are at their peak, adding a fresh note to your spring picnic menu.

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Easy White Chocolate Fudge

This easy White Chocolate Fudge recipe is quick to make with only 4 ingredients. Use this recipe as the base and switch out almonds for any nut of your liking, or feel free to experiment with different additions to suit the season.

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Blackberry Lemon Crumb Cake Recipe

If you want a scrumptious and easy picnic dessert made with fresh ingredients, look no further than this lemon blackberry crumb cake.

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Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies

Love chewy cookies with a crunchy exterior? These Lemon Sugar Cookies, rolled in powdered sugar before baking, offer a crispy crackled texture and a burst of fresh lemon zest in every bite.

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Easy Avocado Chocolate Truffles

Add healthy chocolate decadence to your spring picnic with these oh-so-simple dark chocolate avocado balls. Sweet, creamy chocolate balls, you would never know that avocado steps in for heavy cream in this no-bake recipe.

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Easy Mini Plum Tarts

You can whip up these little picnic lovelies in under half an hour for a flaky, creamy, sweet season picnic dessert. Topped with spring plums, you can use any stone fruit your heart desires.

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Mini Bundt Cakes with Citrus and Vanilla

Somewhere between a fluffy layer cake and a dense pound cake, these mini bundt cakes have notes of vanilla and the freshness of orange and lemon zest.

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Spring is one of the most beautiful picnic seasons. Warmer weather, spring blooms, and a bounty of delicious, fresh ingredients to explore. I hope these Spring picnic ideas help make your spring picnic season a breeze.