When the weather warms up and the days are longer, it’s a perfect excuse for a picnic. On Friday nights, instead of staying in, venture outside with your family for a special Shabbat picnic. Spread a blanket out in the garden and meet up with friends at a local park. Grab some take-out or challah and already prepped chicken for your picnic, or use one of the fast, kid-approved, and best of all, healthy recipes below. Each of these sides, salads, or snacks can be made in advance and taste delicious when served as part of a picnic spread. Mix and match a few, pair one with a supermarket rotisserie chicken, or bring one along to your next potluck.
APPLE COOKIE POPS
You’ll need something sweet to wrap up your picnic, so be sure to pack these delicious apple cookie pops. These naturally sweet cookies are a snap to make and are actually full of healthy fibre and grains. Print the Recipe Card for the Apple Cookie Pops.
BRIGHT BEAN SALAD
Looking for a recipe you can memorise with ease? Try this delicious bean salad full of protein and fibre. This yummy take on a classic three bean salad is also allergen-friendly and a wonderful make-ahead dish. Get the recipe for the bean salad.
CHAROSET SNACK BALLS
Not sure what to do with your leftover matzo meal from Passover? Put it to use in these yummy, protein packed, and portable snacks. No matzo meal? No problem! You can substitute puffed rice cereal or bread crumbs, or simply add extra coconut and make a gluten-free version. Get the recipe for charoset balls.
FRUIT AND YOGURT PARFAIT
Your kids will have a blast prepping these parfaits with you. The recipe is flexible and easy to customise, so everyone in the family can have one adapted to their favourite flavours. If you’re taking these along for a picnic, be sure to make them the morning of, or keep them in the fridge until you’re ready to pack the cooler and head out. Get the recipe for fruit and yogurt parfaits.
HARVEST VEGGIE ROLL UPS
What’s a picnic without sandwiches or wraps? If you have left-over veggies from dinner, take inspiration from this recipe and turn them into a tasty wrap, or get out the sheet pan and roast a batch for these delicious seasonal roll-ups. Get the recipe for Harvest Veggie Roll Ups. Print the Recipe Card for Harvest Veggie Roll Ups.
HUMMUS
Who doesn’t love hummus? Spread it on challah, dip veggies in it, or, if you’re like some two-year-old PJ Library subscribers, eat it straight with a spoon. If you don’t already have a family hummus recipe, be sure to try PJ Library’s favourite basic hummus.
QUINOA TABOULEH
Are you looking for a delicious and healthy one-pot meal that your entire family will enjoy? Try this bright take on the classic Israeli dish tabouleh -- made complete with the addition of quinoa. Get the recipe for quinoa tabouleh.
MORE:
5 Kid-Friendly Chicken Recipes for Shabbat
Easy Challah Recipes to Make With Your Kids
5 Cool Treats to Make With Your Kids This Summer
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July 16, 2018