Top 5 Picnic Recipes to Impress Your Friends
Picnics are a great way to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. But what's a picnic without delicious food? Here are five easy and impressive picnic recipes that will make your next outing a hit:
1. Caprese Skewers
Ingredients:
* 12 cherry tomatoes
* 12 mozzarella balls
* 12 basil leaves
* 12 wooden skewers
* Olive oil
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Thread a cherry tomato, mozzarella ball, and basil leaf onto each skewer.
2. Drizzle with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Serve immediately or chill for later.
2. Watermelon Salad with Feta
Ingredients:
* 1 small seedless watermelon, cubed
* 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
* 1/4 cup chopped red onion
* 1/4 cup chopped mint
* 1/4 cup olive oil
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* Salt and pepper
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Toss to coat.
3. Serve chilled.
3. Chicken Caesar Wraps
Ingredients:
* 12 small flour tortillas
* 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/4 cup Caesar salad dressing
* Romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions:
1. Spread Caesar salad dressing on each tortilla.
2. Top with chicken, Parmesan cheese, and lettuce.
3. Wrap tightly and chill for at least 30 minutes.
4. Hummus with Veggie Sticks
Ingredients:
* 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
* 1/4 cup tahini
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1 garlic clove, minced
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
* Vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, cucumbers)
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients (except vegetable sticks) in a food processor.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Serve with vegetable sticks for dipping.
5. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip
Ingredients:
* 1 cup chocolate chips
* 1/2 cup peanut butter
* 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
* 1/4 cup sugar
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
2. Mix until well combined.
3. Serve with graham crackers, marshmallows, or fruit for dipping.