There are so many special ways of honoring Lag B’omer, but with the weather getting nicer each day, having an easy, no-fuss picnic is certainly a perfect way to celebrate!
To make it even more enjoyable, we’re taking all the work out of your typical picnic prep and sharing snack ideas that require no cooking at all!
The possibilities are endless, but if you feel stumped, turn to the kids and ask them what they’d like to eat on your family outing. Just grab your favorite tote bag, pack some of your favorite snack combos, and hit the road!
You can’t have an awesome picnic without some thirst-quenching drinks in tow. Here are some of our favorite store-bought quenchers!
What are some of your favorite grab n’ go picnic snacks?
- Lox + crackers
- Pickles + salami slices
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- Cucumber slices + tuna salad
- Tomatoes + cheese
- Veggie sticks + dressing
- Yogurt + granola in a jar
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- Pretzels + chocolate hazelnut spread
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- Pita chips + hummus
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- Grapes + cubes of cheese
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- Cheese + crackers
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- Celery + peanut butter
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- Chips + salsa
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- Rolled up deli meat + cherry tomatoes
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- Apple slices + almond butter
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- Banana slices + walnuts
- Nuts + dried fruit
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- Fresh fruit + cottage cheese
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- Whole wheat bread + guacamole
- Watermelon + feta cheese
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- Rice Cakes + Savory toppings
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We hope you enjoy all these easy and delicious picnic snacks!
For picnic food storage ideas, a “packing list”, and picnic tips, check out this article HERE!
Originally published April 2021. Updated and improved May 2023.
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