Source: Okkijan2010, AdobeStock A picnic isn't just about shashlik. In fact, shashlik and even a grill are completely optional here. Various snacks come to the rescue, helping you have a pleasant time. We've gathered a selection of the 20 best recipes for you!
1. Lavash with Tuna
Source: stariydrug.ruThis snack can be prepared right on the spot in a matter of minutes.
You will need: 1-2 sheets of lavash, 1 can of tuna, 2 green onion stalks, 2 eggs, 1/2 bunch of herbs, 3-4 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Boil the eggs hard in advance and chop them finely. Mince all the herbs, mash the tuna with a fork, mix everything together, and dress the filling with mayonnaise. Cut the lavash and wrap the filling into envelopes.
2. Picnic Hummus
Source: pinterest.comYou can dip sliced vegetables, breadsticks, or other snacks into hummus.
You will need: 250 g canned chickpeas, 3 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp lemon juice, 4 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp tahini, 2 pinches cumin, 0.5 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, spices.
Preparation: Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Achieve the desired consistency with oil.
3. Vegetable Salsa
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruIt can be eaten as a salad, placed in tartlets, or on bread.
You will need: 500 g colorful tomatoes, 1 red onion, 1-2 chili peppers, 2 cloves garlic, 1 bunch cilantro, 1 tbsp each lemon juice and lime juice, 0.5 tsp cumin, salt and spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, garlic, chili, and cilantro. Dice the tomatoes finely as well. Mix everything together, season, and drizzle with lemon and lime juice.
4. Lavash Roll with Crab Sticks
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThe roll must be prepared in advance and chilled for a couple of hours.
You will need: 2-3 sheets of lavash, 200 g hard cheese, 250 g crab sticks, 2-3 tomatoes, 4 sprigs dill, mayonnaise.
Preparation: Grate the cheese, finely chop the tomatoes and crab sticks, mince the dill, and dress with mayonnaise. Wrap this filling in lavash, roll it up in plastic wrap, and refrigerate. Slice before serving.
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5. Italian Picnic Cake
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA stunning savory cake. Not only delicious but also beautiful when sliced!
You will need: 300 g flour, 150 ml milk, 4 eggs, 50 g Parmesan, 150 ml olive oil, 8 g baking powder, 280 g sun-dried tomatoes, 50 g olives, 1 tsp capers, 1 handful spinach or basil, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop the tomatoes, spinach, olives, and add capers. Whisk eggs with milk and oil, gradually add sifted flour with baking powder, then spices and grated Parmesan. Mix the batter and filling, pour into a mold, and bake the cake in the oven for about 45 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
6. Eggplant Rolls with Nuts
Source: receptisalatov.comThese can even be cooked right at the picnic on the grill.
You will need: 1 eggplant, 70 g cream cheese, 50 g walnuts, 1 clove garlic, 4 sprigs cilantro.
Preparation: Slice the eggplant thinly and fry until cooked through using any convenient method. Separately, mix cream cheese and chopped walnuts with garlic and cilantro. Place the filling on the eggplant slices and roll them up.
7. Tomato and Herb Picnic Snack
Source: almode.ruIf needed, secure the snack with skewers or toothpicks.
You will need: 3 large tomatoes, 100 g cream cheese, 1 bunch herbs, 2 cloves garlic, spices.
Preparation: Slice the tomatoes into rounds. Mix cream cheese with chopped herbs, garlic, and spices. Place this filling on each tomato slice and stack several slices together.
8. Chicken Pâté
Source: pinterest.comSimple to prepare and very tasty, it's great with bread or a baguette.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 100 g walnuts, 1 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp each butter and olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Boil chicken until cooked. Toast walnuts in a dry pan. Mince onion and garlic, and sauté them in a mixture of the two oils. Pass everything through a meat grinder or blend until smooth. Season the pâté to taste.
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9. Ham and Cheese Sandwiches
Source: traveltimes.ruSandwiches are especially delicious when made with whole-grain bread.
You will need: 8 slices bread, 1 bunch radishes, 2 cucumbers, 100 g hard cheese, 200 g ham, 1 red onion, 1 cucumber, 1 tomato, 4 lettuce leaves.
Preparation: Place lettuce leaves on 4 slices of bread, then arrange the remaining ingredients, sliced thinly, in any order. Cover the sandwiches with the remaining bread.
10. Chicken Muffins for a Picnic
Source: dzen.ruThese muffins are good even when cold, making them convenient to take with you.
You will need: 500 g chicken, 150 g hard cheese, 4 tbsp sour cream, 1 cup flour, 250 ml milk, 1 onion, 3 eggs, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with spices and sour cream. Add milk and flour, continuing to whisk. Boil and dice chicken fillet finely. Grate cheese, mince onion and herbs, and mix everything with the batter. Spoon into muffin molds and bake in the oven for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
11. Cheese Sticks
Source: vkusno-prigotovim.ruMade from store-bought puff pastry, so any beginner can handle it.
You will need: 250 g puff pastry, 200 g any cheese, 1 egg, 2 tbsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Roll out the dough, cut it into thin strips, and sprinkle with grated cheese. Twist everything into spirals, brush with egg, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake the cheese sticks for 10-15 minutes on parchment paper in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius.
12. Smashed Cucumbers
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA wonderful Asian snack for a picnic and beyond.
You will need: 500 g cucumbers, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 1 tsp sesame seeds.
Preparation: Cut cucumbers into sticks, place them in a bag, and smash with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin. Gently, not into a mush. Add minced garlic, chili, and all other ingredients to the cucumbers. Mix and let sit for at least half an hour.
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13. Stuffed Baguette for a Picnic
Source: youtube.comSlice it into medium-thick pieces before serving.
You will need: 1 baguette, 400 g sausages, 200 g pickled cucumbers, 150 g butter, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tsp lemon juice, herbs, spices.
Preparation: Cut the baguette lengthwise and remove the soft interior. Finely chop sausages and pickled cucumbers, and mix them with softened butter, mustard, lemon juice, and spices. Toast the baguette interior in the oven or a pan, crumble it, and mix into the filling. Stuff the baguette, join the halves, and wrap in plastic film. Refrigerate for a couple of hours.
14. Mushrooms with Vegetables in Lavash
Source: pinterest.comA lighter variation of shawarma, but without meat.
You will need: 1 sheet lavash, 70 g Napa cabbage, 200 g mushrooms, 3 tbsp yogurt, 1 onion, 70 g Korean carrots, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and fry mushrooms with onion until cooked. Thinly shred Napa cabbage, add Korean carrots, and mix with mushrooms. Spread lavash with yogurt and spices, place the filling, and roll everything up.
15. Zucchini Rolls with Cottage Cheese
Source: prokuhnyu.ruBlend the cottage cheese to make the filling smoother.
You will need: 2 zucchinis, 250 g cottage cheese, 3 cloves garlic, 1 bunch dill, 2 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Slice zucchinis thinly and fry them until cooked through using any convenient method. Separately, mix cottage cheese, sour cream, spices, and minced garlic with dill. Wrap this filling in the zucchini slices.
16. Caprese Skewers for a Picnic
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruBefore serving, drizzle the Caprese with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
You will need: 12 mozzarella balls, 12 cherry tomatoes, 6 basil leaves.
Preparation: Rinse and pat dry the basil. Thread small cherry tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella balls onto skewers in any order.
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17. Salami and Vegetable Salad
Source: pinterest.comHearty, delicious, and vibrant. And it's ready in just a couple of minutes!
You will need: 1 head lettuce, 3 cucumbers, 1 red onion, 2 tomatoes, 120 g corn, 130 g salami, 3 eggs, 1 bunch radishes, olive oil.
Preparation: Boil eggs hard in advance and chop. Arbitrarily chop vegetables and salami, add corn, and drizzle the salad with olive oil.
18. Stuffed Tomatoes with Feta
Source: blogspot.comInstead of feta, brine cheese or another soft cheese will also work.
You will need: 6-8 tomatoes, 120 g feta, 4 cloves garlic, 3 sprigs herbs, 1 tsp paprika, 3 tbsp sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Mix feta, sour cream, chopped herbs, garlic, and spices. Cut off the tops of the tomatoes, scoop out the pulp with a spoon, and stuff the tomatoes with this filling.
19. Picnic Guacamole
Source: recepty-s-photo.ruSpread guacamole on crackers or lavash, or use it as a dip for snacks.
You will need: 1 avocado, 1 tomato, 2 cloves garlic, 1 lemon, 1/2 red onion, 2 sprigs cilantro, 2 sprigs mint, 2 tbsp olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Blend avocado flesh with oil, garlic, herbs, spices, and lemon juice to taste. Finely chop the onion and tomato, and mix everything together.
20. Sausage and Tomato Muffins
Source: novyefoto.ruMuch more convenient than any sandwiches!
You will need: 2 eggs, 160 ml milk, 150 g flour, 0.5 tsp baking powder, 0.5 tsp salt, 8 Bavarian sausages, 6 cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp basil, spices.
Preparation: Whisk eggs with milk and add sifted dry ingredients. Add spices, sliced sausages, and cherry tomato wedges. Mix everything together, spoon into muffin molds, and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.