12 Perfect Recipes for Summer Picnics

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Salads: Fruity Caprese Salad

Peaches and honey were added to the classic Caprese salad for a sweet and tasty update for summer.

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Salads: Potato and Horseradish Salad

What’s a picnic without potato salad? Try this crunchy version, which is made with endive and walnuts.

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Salads: Simple Tomato Salad

Six simple ingredients are all you need to make this flavourful tomato salad, which is sure to become a go-to dish this season.

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Salads: Strawberry Kale Salad

The sliced strawberries and fresh mint in this salad give it an extra summery feel, and crumbled bacon and toasted almonds add the right amount of crunch.

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Sandwiches: Hummus and Veggie Wrap

Hummus and veggies come together to create this super tasty and simple wrap that can be made in a flash.

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Sandwiches: Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches

The healthy fats in the avocado make this a much better option (we think) than the traditional mayo version.

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Sandwiches: Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich on Raisin-Walnut Bread

Elevate your traditional turkey sandwich by adding slices of brie and green apple.

Get the recipe: Turkey, Brie and Apple Sandwich on Raisin-Walnut Bread

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Sandwiches: Curried Chicken and Grapes

This pita sandwich is a bit of a show-off, but you can hardly blame it when it’s so juicy, crunchy, sweet and ever-so-slightly spicy.

Get the recipe: Curried Chicken and Grapes Pockets

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Desserts: Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

Though fresh fruit steals the show in this summer medley, the subtle honey sauce makes it an especially sweet treat.

Get the recipe: Honey Poppy Seed Fruit Salad

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Desserts: The Great Canadian Hemp Cookie

Grown only in Canada, hemp hearts add a subtle nutty flavour to this cookie recipe.

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Desserts: Chocolate Chunk Cookies

This double chocolate cookie is every health-focused chocoholic’s dream.

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Desserts: Healthy Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal cookies got a little healthier with this recipe, which calls for apple sauce, dried plums instead of extra sugar.

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