Your Beach Picnic Starts Here

Any food or drink that comes to the beach with me must be portable, unfussy, and enjoyable at room temperature: Chips and dips, for instance, make perfect sense. Other finger foods, like sandwiches, popcorn, or nuts, are also great options, as are picnic-friendly pasta or potato salads. And while you soak up the sun, you’ll probably want a drink; it should be cold and crisp, like an Arnold Palmer, sangria, or a zippy fruit-infused water. Below, you’ll find an assortment of snacks and refreshments to keep you sated and hydrated during your beach day, including a punchy pickle dip, creamy potato salad, and crunchy, salty-sweet honey-roasted peanuts.

July 2016

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