The Minimalist - 101 Picnic Dishes to Make in 20 Minutes - List - NYTimes.com

Already two of these look good and there's still ninety I haven't seen yet.

BEET SALAD Peel beets and grate them (a food processor will keep the juice contained). Add pistachios or hazelnuts; dress with orange zest and juice, and olive oil. Add bits of goat cheese and chopped parsley.

ROAST BEEF AND BLUE Start with whole-grain rolls. Smear blue cheese on one side and prepared horseradish on the other. Add red onion and thin-sliced roast beef, pork or lamb. Pack! lettuce and tomato on the side. Potato chips are mandatory.


The Minimalist - 101 Picnic Dishes to Make in 20 Minutes - List - NYTimes.com