Contributed by Adapted from www.todaysparent.com

It’s picnic weather – time to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. There is something
special about eating outdoors, but sometimes it can be hard to figure out what to bring.
Fruits and veggies are easy, but finding protein-filled food may be a little more
challenging. Here are some delicious and nutritious picnic ideas and recipes (from
www.todaysparent.com)

Pesto Pasta and Grilled Veggies

Instead of the usual pasta salad side, make it a main dish. Simply toss cooked pasta shells
with homemade or store-bought pesto. Pack alongside a variety of summer grilled
vegetables such as red peppers, eggplant and zucchini.

Zesty Chicken Satays

Slice skinless, boneless chicken into strips. Skewer with wooden or metal skewers. If using
wooden skewers, soak in water for 20 minutes before skewering and cooking chicken.
Brush chicken with oil. Sprinkle with lemon or lime zest, salt and pepper. Bake or barbecue
until chicken is cooked through. Squeeze lemon or lime juice over satays. Cool completely.
For picnicking, pack on ice.

Minty Watermelon Salad

Use up leftover watermelon in a light fruit salad. Toss chunks of watermelon with torn
fresh mint leaves and drizzle with fresh squeeze orange juice. Serve cold or at room
temperature.

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