Picnic Recipes
These recipes are great for making in advance and then enjoying in the sunshine, or - as we’re in Britain - perhaps clouds. Just the thing to get you outside on your lunch break or for weekend park meetups with friends.
Claire Thomson’s Roasted Isle of Wight Tomato Falafels
Flatbreads, tomato yogurt, pickles and crispy delicious falafels – the perfect spread for your summer picnic.
Radish and Celery Potato Salad
Add some crunch to your lunch with this potato salad with celery and radish.
Claire Thomson’s Isle of Wight Tomato Arancini
Eat like the Italians with a tomato twist on the classic street food, arancini. These fried balls of rice and cheese are the ultimate picnic treat!
Zespri SunGold Salad with Broccoli, Pecans and Feta
Even if the sun isn’t shining, this nutty, fruity salad brings the Summer. With fresh golden kiwi, you’re bound to be transported somewhere tropical.
Radish Coleslaw
Coleslaw… but with a seasonal twist! Get the most out of radish season with this great side dish.
Beetroot Stained Boiled Eggs and Parma Ham Salad
Easy to make, delicious to eat, and beautiful to look at. Using beetroot to stain eggs in a salad is a great way to impress your picnic pals!
Isle of Wight Mixed Tomato Focaccia
Summery tear and share focaccia with multi-coloured cherry tomatoes.
Celery and Trio of Dips
Dips to delight everyone’s tastebuds! Serve with celery and flatbreads.
Diana Henry’s Beetroot, Goat’s Cheese and Hazelnut Tart
A classic puff pastry tart, with beetroot and goats cheese and the unique crunch of hazelnuts.
Zespri SunGold Vegan Slices
Put some zing into your picnic with these vegan friendly slices topped with SunGold kiwi.
Asparagus Tortilla
This twist on a classic Spanish dish is a real picnic favourite.
Asparagus Quinoa Tabbouleh with Halloumi
This picnic-friendly salad packs a mood-boosting punch thanks to several key vitamin rich ingredients.
Roast Shallot and Broad Bean Cous Cous
A lovely, light salad – great as the star of the show or as part of a bigger spread.