Recipe
How to Make a Picture Perfect Fall Picnic
Personally, I believe fall is by far the best season. Ever. What's not to love about pumpkin patches, hay rides, haunted houses, cozy sweaters, fall foliage, and beautiful, crisp weather? The list of reasons why fall is the best is a never ending one. So, take my word for it and utilize this time to go on a picture perfect fall picnic while the weather is crisp and breezy.
Even though the world is abundant with recipes to enjoy during a picnics, deciding which snacks to bring can be difficult. We could spend hours in the kitchen trying to cook up some of the best looking and tasting picnic foods ever, or we could spend just one hour making these easy recipes to also create a delicious and picture perfect fall picnic. Your choice, but I'd go with the latter.
1. Cajun Turkey Sandwich
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 slices Pepperidge Farm Sourdough bread
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 slices Cajun turkey or roast beef
- 4-6 slices Gouda cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- SpoonTip: Do one sandwich with turkey and the other with roast beef.
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2. Charcuterie Board
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- Artisan Nut-Thins Multi Seeds Crackers
- 8 ounces smoked salmon
- 4 ounces goat cheese
- 4 ounces brie cheese
- 4-6 ounces blackberries
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3. Caprese Salad with Avocado and Corn
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes quartered
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese diced
- 1/2 cup corn kernels
- 1 avocado diced
- 3 tablespoon basil chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
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4. Very Berry Lemonade
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- About 23-25 ounces Simply Lemonade
- 1 small lemon sliced
- 1/4 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup blackberries
- 10 mint leaves
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SpoonTip: Take some fun colored straws and drink straight from the mason jar.
If you have time to make the lemonade from scratch, definitely check out this recipe.
Now that you have delicious Cajun turkey sandwiches, charcuterie, salad, and lemonade, you are ready for your picture perfect picnic.
The next step is to carefully pack your goodies into airtight containers and load them into your picnic basket. You can even decorate with flowers like I did in this photo. And lastly, drive yourself and some loved ones to a place that has the best view of the fall foliage, and enjoy a lovely afternoon with your picture perfect fall picnic.