21 Best Picknick Finger Foods

Mini Caprese Skewers

Mini Caprese Skewers are a delightful and refreshing start to your picnic, combining flavors of fresh mozzarella, basil, and cherry tomatoes.

Ingredients

• 20 cherry tomatoes
• 20 mini mozzarella balls
• Fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 20 small skewers

Cooking method

1. On each skewer, thread a cherry tomato, a basil leaf, and a mozzarella ball.
2. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.
3. Drizzle balsamic glaze over the skewers.
4. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Spinach and Feta Phyllo Triangles

These crispy and savory triangles are packed with a delicious spinach and feta filling wrapped in flaky phyllo pastry.

Ingredients

• 1 cup cooked spinach, drained and chopped
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 package phyllo dough
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Cooking method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a bowl, mix spinach, feta, and egg.
3. Cut phyllo dough sheets into strips, brush with butter.
4. Place a spoonful of filling at one end, fold into triangles.
5. Bake on a sheet for 15-20 minutes until golden.

Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps

Light and flavorful, these Thai chicken lettuce wraps are perfect for a tasty handheld picnic treat.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1/2 cup chopped peanuts
• Lettuce leaves

Cooking method

1. Cook chicken in a skillet until no longer pink.
2. Stir in soy sauce, fish sauce, and hoisin sauce.
3. Add peanuts and mix well.
4. Spoon the mixture into lettuce leaves and serve.

Sausage Rolls

These classic sausage rolls are flaky and savory, making them an ideal bite-sized picnic snack.

Ingredients

• 1 lb sausage meat
• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 egg, beaten
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out puff pastry and spread sausage meat in a line.
3. Roll pastry over meat and seal edges.
4. Cut into small rolls, brush with egg.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Avocado and Smoked Salmon Bites

Creamy avocado and rich smoked salmon make for an elegant and easy-to-eat picnic finger food.

Ingredients

• 1 avocado, sliced
• 100g smoked salmon, sliced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Fresh dill sprigs
• Crackers or small toasts

Cooking method

1. Spread avocado slices on crackers or toasts.
2. Top with smoked salmon slices.
3. Drizzle with lemon juice and garnish with dill.

Cheese and Cold Meat Skewers

These skewers offer a delightful combination of cheese and cured meats that are easy to prepare and enjoy.

Ingredients

• 20 cubes of cheddar cheese
• 20 slices of salami
• 20 olives
• 20 small skewers

Cooking method

1. Thread cheese, salami, and an olive onto each skewer.
2. Repeat until all skewers are assembled.
3. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Mediterranean Hummus Cups

These individual hummus cups are great for dipping, layered with Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

• 1 cup hummus
• 1/2 cup diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
• Mini pita breads

Cooking method

1. Spoon hummus into small cups or bowls.
2. Top with cucumber, tomato, and feta.
3. Serve with mini pita for dipping.

Bacon-Wrapped Dates

Sweet and savory, these bacon-wrapped dates offer a unique flavor combination that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients

• 20 pitted dates
• 10 slices of bacon, halved
• Toothpicks

Cooking method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wrap each date in half a bacon slice, secure with a toothpick.
3. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy.

Cucumber Sandwiches

Light and refreshing, these cucumber sandwiches are a classic addition to any picnic.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
• 8 slices of bread
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method

1. Spread cream cheese on each slice of bread.
2. Layer cucumber slices, season with salt and pepper.
3. Cut into quarters, remove crust if desired.

Fruit and Nut Chocolate Bark

End your picnic on a sweet note with this easy-to-make fruit and nut chocolate bark.

Ingredients

• 200g dark chocolate
• 1/4 cup mixed nuts
• 1/4 cup dried fruit

Cooking method

1. Melt chocolate in a double boiler.
2. Stir in nuts and dried fruit.
3. Spread mixture on a baking sheet, refrigerate until set.
4. Break into pieces before serving.