10 Best Picnic Recipes for Spring

Spring has sprung and, now that the birds and the bees are a-buzz, it's time to move the party outdoors and toast the season with a chic and delicious al fresco spread fit for a queen. After all, it was during the Elizabethan Age that picnics became quite the chi-chi social occasion. Queen Elizabeth and her courtiers would set up elaborate meals in the forest after a day of hunting.
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Spring has sprung and, now that the birds and the bees are a-buzz, it's time to move the party outdoors and toast the season with a chic and delicious al fresco spread fit for a queen. After all, it was during the Elizabethan Age that picnics became quite the chi-chi social occasion. Queen Elizabeth and her courtiers would set up elaborate meals in the forest after a day of hunting. To put a spring in your entertaining step, we've gathered up the best fuss-free picnic recipes for the season. Easy and delicious, these warm-weather treats would make Good Queen Bess proud.

Goat Cheese-Stuffed Dates with Prosciutto

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Lavender Honey Posset

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Alain Ducasse Radish Tartines

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Caprese Kabobs with Balsamic Glaze

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Nicoise Salad Wraps

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Avocado and Ham Baguettes

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Mediterranean Orzo Salad

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Haricot Vert with Almond Pesto

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Strawberry Rhubarb Salad with Mint & Hazelnuts

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Grape, Fontina & Rosemary Skewers

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