One of the best parts of picnicking is that you don't have to create full meals. In fact, snacky foods are often even better picnic fare. A mix of cheeses, a baguette, dip, some pita chips, sliced veggies, and some delicious wine and you're all set.
The cheese, baguette, veggies, and wine are easy as you can pick them up at your local store. And with the help of the simple dip and pita chip recipe below this first picnic of the season couldn't be easier!
Whip this up, grab a couple picnic time sport chairs, and this adorable tote (or one of the others available on Picnic Trend) and you'll be all set!
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Red Pepper Walnut Hummus
Serves 10 or more
1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 cup walnuts, toasted
1-2 roasted red peppers
1 clove garlic
1 1/2 tsp pimenton (smoked Spanish paprika)
Squeeze of lemon
1/4 cup olive oil + more if needed
Salt and pepper
Place all ingredients except olive oil in food processor. Blend as much as possible. Then slowly pour in olive oil, adding enough to smooth the mixture. Alternatively, you can also use some water or chicken broth in place of all or part of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Whole Wheat Pita Crisps
Serves 10-12
1 package whole wheat pitas
Spray olive oil
1/2 cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp garlic salt
Preheat oven to 450.
Using scissors or a knife, cut each pita into 6 wedges. Spread wedges on 2 baking sheets in a single layer. Spray with olive oil and sprinkle with parmesan and garlic salt.
Place in oven and bake for 5 minutes. Once crispy, flip over and bake another 2-3 minutes until lightly browned. They will crisp even more once they cool, so be sure that you don't cook them too long!
Want more picnic recipe ideas? Check out our Picnic Trend resident chef's blog at www.deliciousbynature.com.
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