From Road Trips to Airplanes: Foods That Travel Well

Categories: Recipe Roundups | Travel and Activities

Renee Schwartz January 19, 2026

Traveling can be stressful enough without worrying about what you’ll eat on the go. From long car rides to flights, having tasty, portable, and satisfying foods on hand can make all the difference.

Whether you want something light and refreshing, hearty enough to be a meal, or a sweet breakfast to start your day, these recipes are perfect for eating while traveling.

1. California Roll Salad by Jamie Geller

This filling, tasty, and colorful salad is like sushi without the rolling. It can be an appetizer, a side dish or a meal in itself.

2. Sesame Chicken Salad by Chanie Nayman

White meat chicken leftovers from Shabbos are surprisingly the favorite in my home, and instead of eating it plain, here’s a delicious way to use it up.

3. Mom’s Tuna Pasta Salad by Rena Tuchinsky

It’s pasta salad season and my mom’s recipe is simple and delicious! Pair it with my Honey Lemon Iced Tea and it’s the perfect meal for a picnic out on a beautiful day.

4. Chocolate Chip Overnight Oats by Brynie Greisman

Overnight oats is basically a no-cook method of making oatmeal. You soak the raw oats in milk and other ingredients, which softens them enough to eat uncooked. The next morning you have a ready-to-eat, delicious, creamy bowl of “oatmeal.” The chia seeds give it a pudding-like texture. It’s a great grab-and-go breakfast with endless possibilities and varieties.

5. Deli Wraps and Classic Coleslaw by Leah Sutton

This is a quick dinner that I sometimes make in a pinch.

6. Italian-Style Quinoa with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Feta by Norene Gilletz

Tangy, salty, and full of bright flavors. This lovely quinoa side dish is so simple to make, and a real winner.

7. Freezable Vegetable Kugel Bites by Rorie Weisberg

Watch Rorie make these delicious kugelettes here!

8. Beef Jerky by Esther Ottensoser

9. Tabbouleh with a Twist by Marla Rottenstreich

This hardy quinoa faux-tabbouleh salad can be made days in advance and sits nicely in the fridge.

10. Marinated Veggie Salad by Marla Rottenstreich

This salad is easy to make, delicious, and complements any meal perfectly.

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