13 Epic Graveyard Picnic Ideas For Fall
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If you’re looking for an affordable way to have some Halloween fun before October is over, why not have a graveyard picnic? It’s fun, just a little spooky, and the entrance is free. The autumn colors surround you, the weather is cool but pleasant, and it’s a great way to celebrate the season even with little ones. All you have to remember is to be respectful and clean up after yourselves before you leave. Here are twelve graveyard picnic recipes that are perfect for fall.
1. Fall Harvest Salad With Creamy Dressing
What’s great for an autumn picnic? An autumn salad, of course. This delicious fall harvest salad features seasoned chickpeas, wedges of sweet potatoes, tender avocado, and pickled onions all drizzled with a creamy dressing over a bed of delicious kale. It packs up easily and is perfect for enjoying with friends or family.
2. Ranch Chicken Wraps
These ranch chicken wraps are perfect for a picnic. They can be made ahead of time and you can even use kitchen shortcuts like rotisserie chicken. Make a batch for your spooky picnic and enjoy them in the graveyard on a nice, big, picnic blanket.
3. Cavatappi Pasta
Cavatappi pasta is a meal in and of itself. Packed with protein, vegetables, and healthy carbs, it’s easy to transport in containers and can be enjoyed warm or cold. It’s easily served with other sides and pairs well with anything that goes with Italian food. Sides like crunchy garlic bread or an Italian chopped salad would be perfect here.
4. No Mayo Potato Salad
If you love potato salad but aren’t crazy about the mayo, try this delicious no-mayo potato salad. It’s perfect for a fall picnic and pairs well with so many main dishes. Leftovers are easily reheated or can be enjoyed cold, and they are easy to add to other recipes, too. Dig in and enjoy.
5. Air Fried Chicken Thighs
These cook up quickly and easily in your air fryer and will pack up easily and travel well to any picnic location you plan to head to. Air fried chicken thighs are the perfect chicken dish to pack in your picnic basket and go really well with many different types of side dishes. You can even make a delicious sandwich with these.
6. Easy Macaroni Salad
Don’t slave away in the kitchen trying to make a good pasta salad. Instead, make life easier on yourself. Try this easy macaroni salad for your autumn picnic. Small pasta cooks fast, and the added ingredients are quickly and easily prepped to stir into the pasta.
7. Cucumber Sandwich
A simple, delicious cucumber sandwich is a fantastic option for anyone’s picnic, any time of year. This sandwich is light yet filling and pairs nicely with anything from a main course like chicken, to a side dish like a salad.
8. Deviled Eggs
Deviled eggs are sort of a quintessential picnic food. They are fantastic finger food, and almost everyone loves them. They are easily packed into a food storage container and packed up in a picnic basket with ease. The go well with anything from sandwiches to pasta, and help fill you up and keep you that way for hours.
9. Watermelon Salsa
Watermelon salsa is perfect with corn chips or pita chips. But make plenty, because this will go quickly. Watermelon is available year-round in most places, but still offers that satisfying sweetness into the late fall months.
10. Homemade Corn Chips
Speaking of chips, try these homemade corn chips. The flavor far surpasses anything you can buy in a store or get in a restaurant. You just cannot beat homemade corn chips. They are easy to make, pack and travel easily, and you’ll never come back with leftovers because they are just that good.
11. Easy Coleslaw
Make a quick batch of easy coleslaw to go with your chicken or any other main picnic course. It’s a great side dish that everyone can enjoy, and it pairs well with just about anything you care to take on your picnic. Make life easy and pick up and package of pre-shredded coleslaw.
12. Brownies
Brownies are a fantastic picnic food simply because you can eat them with your hands. They travel well, and everyone loves them. These particular brownies are fantastic for people with some food allergies, and nobody will be the wiser. They are delicious, decadent, and perfect for fall.
13. Homemade Crunch Bars
Homemade crunch bars are another finger food dessert that everyone will enjoy. They are decadent and travel really well. Perfect for picnic baskets, and chances are you won’t have any leftovers to carry back home with you. You just can’t beat a good crunch bar.
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