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Limp lettuce, supermarket-made pastries and soggy chips are just some of the ways a picnic can be ruined \u2013 so why not spend a little time planning ahead with these delicious crowd-pleasers? We\u2019ve selected some of the most popular picnic food ideas which are also quick and easy to source and make. Once you\u2019ve packed them into your ClickClack Daily containers<\/a>, you\u2019re ready to go!<\/p>\n

Picnic Food Idea #1: Hummus<\/h3>\n

A tin of chickpeas, a dash of tahini, olive oil and lemon juice, a couple of cloves of garlic\u2026 and you\u2019re ready to go! The dip is so versatile it works with bread, chips, crudit\u00e9s and more \u2014 perfect for a choose-your-own-adventure picnic.
\nWhy not add some other unique flavours such as paprika, roasted capsicum or spinach for a unique twist. Don\u2019t forget to chop up your raw vegetable sticks in advance and pack in an airtight ClickClack Daily container<\/a> for maximum freshness. Cucumber, celery, carrots and cherry tomatoes will all work well with a dollop of hummus.<\/p>\n

Picnic Food Idea #2: Seasonal Cordial<\/h3>\n

An easy one to make ahead, a cordial will add a splash of goodness to any mineral or sparkling water \u2014 or could even form the base of a cocktail if you\u2019re hosting an adults-only picnic.
\nElderflower, raspberry, blackcurrant, lemon, mint and rosehip all make great bases for cordials and can be mix-and-matched to suit any taste. For a simple elderflower cordial: Leave the elderflower buds themselves to infuse in a pre-boiled saucepan of water, sugar, citric acid and lemons (zest and all) for a day. Sieve and transfer it into a sterilised bottle and keep the cordial in a fridge for up to 6 weeks.<\/p>\n

Picnic Food Idea #3: Couscous Salad<\/h3>\n

Couscous salads are great picnic staples as they\u2019re quite hardy and won\u2019t wilt! Both regular and giant couscous options are delicious and can be easily turned into a delightful dish.
\nFor a straightforward flavouring, add pesto and\/or lemon juice to get started. Then layer in your veggies \u2014 roasted or pan-fried \u2014 before finishing off with a sprinkle of cheese, nuts, sultanas and\/or herbs. We love feta cheese or mozzarella, pine nuts, basil and parsley here. It\u2019s a great way to use up any leftover ingredients too.<\/p>\n

Picnic Food Idea #4: Something sweet<\/h3>\n

Don\u2019t forget a sweet treat for dessert, or you\u2019ll risk losing the crowd! A simple selection of fruit will always go down well on a warm summer\u2019s day. Pre-chop your strawberries, grapes, melon, mango and more before sealing into a ClickClack Daily container<\/a> for freshness.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to take it up a level, consider an Eton mess which can be transported easily in your container and divided into cups when ready to go. Bliss balls (such as our\u00a0favourite recipe here<\/a>), cakes (carrot cake is our go-to, see recipe here<\/a>) and slices also transport well.<\/p>\n

And voila, ready is the perfect picnic (complete without soggy sandwiches)!<\/p>\n

For more recipes, cooking inspirations and tips, visit our Instagram<\/a> or Facebook<\/a> page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Limp lettuce, supermarket-made pastries and soggy chips are just some of the ways a picnic can be ruined \u2013 so why not spend a little time planning ahead with these delicious crowd-pleasers? We\u2019ve selected some of the most popular picnic food ideas which are also quick and easy to source and make. 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