Picnic Perfect: Tips, Tricks, and 3 Crowd-Pleasing Salads for a Memorable Outdoor Feast

Picnic Perfect: Tips, Tricks, and 3 Crowd-Pleasing Salads for a Memorable Outdoor Feast
Classic picnic foods are easy to transport and hold up well even on warm days.Pressmaster/Shutterstock
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There is something undeniably enchanting about gathering with loved ones amid nature’s embrace, armed with wicker baskets and gingham blankets, ready to revel in the sunshine and warm weather. From a jumble of salads to sliced watermelon dripping with sweet juice, the art of the picnic is a stalwart American tradition. Here are a few tips to make the most of this year’s summer picnic season.

Pack your cooler with intention.(photosync/Shutterstock)
Pack your cooler with intention.photosync/Shutterstock
Jennifer McGruther
Jennifer McGruther
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Jennifer McGruther is a nutritional therapy practitioner, herbalist, and the author of three cookbooks, including “Vibrant Botanicals.” She’s also the creator of NourishedKitchen.com, a website that celebrates traditional foodways, herbal remedies, and fermentation. She teaches workshops on natural foods and herbalism, and currently lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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