Beach Picnic Meal Plan for the Perfect Summer Day
What could be more fun than heading to the beach with friends and family this summer? When you plan ahead, you can make easy food to take to the beach that will make for a delicious meal. Need some beach picnic food ideas? We’ve got easy beach food recipes you’ll love.
Before we share our picnic lunch recipe ideas, we’d like to acknowledge that not everyone wants to learn new recipes before heading to the beach. That’s fine! You can easily pack up healthy beach food without too much time or energy. Bring some hydrating fruit like grapes, berries, and cut up watermelon, and some baby carrots and sliced raw veggies. Throw in some individually wrapped cheese snacks and a tub of hummus, and you’ve got a delicious spread that everyone will enjoy. Remember to bring the bottled water, because being on the beach can be dehydrating. If you’ve got some time to invest in creating one of the best ever picnic meals for the beach, we’d like to suggest the following recipes:
- Pulled Chicken Sandwiches with Mango Chutney and Lime: This recipe comes together in 20 minutes, thanks to rotisserie chicken! Make it into sliders for the perfect beach bite.
- Roast Beef Summer Rolls: Lighter than a sandwich and more filling than the traditional summer rolls with shrimp, these tasty rolls are sure to impress.
- Vegetable Salad with Curry Vinaigrette and Fresh Mozzarella: Don’t forget the sides! Make this vegetable salad easy by blanching the vegetables the night before and refrigerating them separately.
- Couscous Salad with Zucchini and Roasted Almonds: Nutrient-dense, with plant-based protein and veggies, this salad is good for keeping energy up on the beach. When you’re preparing your side dishes, consider packing them individual portions for convenience during your beach day.
- Pasta Salad with Grilled Sausage and Peppers: Grilling on the beach is a sandy affair, but grilling up your favorite sausage ahead of time makes for the perfect pasta salad.
- Fruit and Nut Trail Mix: It’s great to pack a meal, but don’t forget the snacks! Trail mix is a healthy treat to grab on the go.
- Thai Basil Sangria: Water is important, but cocktails are fun. Pack them in individual mason jars for convenience and style.
- Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookie Bars: Everyone will appreciate that you remembered to bring dessert! On the beach, choose something light and easy to grab.
No matter which summer beach picnic recipes you decide to make, you’ll find everything you need at Net Cost Market. For over 20 years, we’ve helped our customers save time and money while offering them the world of food all in one place. We’re a local supermarket with a global reach, providing a selection of everyday food products as well as culinary delights from around the world. It’s our goal to provide authentic, high-quality food products from local farmers as well as global suppliers. When you shop with Net Cost Market, you’ll find a gratifying shopping experience that even includes online shopping and home delivery.