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cheap picnic food ideas

cheap picnic food ideas for budget-friendly outdoor fun


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy and affordable food ideas for your picnic.


Ingredients

  • Sandwich bread – 8 slices
  • Deli meats – 200g
  • Cheese slices – 4
  • Lettuce – 1 cup
  • Tomato – 1, sliced
  • Pickles – 100g
  • Fruit (e.g. grapes, apples) – 500g
  • Chips – 150g
  • Cookies – 200g
  • Water bottles – 4

Instructions

  1. Gather all ingredients.
  2. Prepare sandwiches by layering deli meats, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles between slices of bread.
  3. Cut sandwiches in half for easy handling.
  4. Wash and pack fruits in containers.
  5. Pack chips and cookies in bags.
  6. Chill water bottles if desired.
  7. Place all items in a picnic basket.

Notes

  • Choose seasonal fruits for cost efficiency.
  • Use leftovers for sandwiches.
  • Opt for bulk snacks to save money.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Picnic
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 sandwich, 1 fruit serving, chips, cookies
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

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