Picnic recipes for when a sandwich in foil doesn't feel like enough

If one foil-wrapped sandwich isn’t cutting it for your picnic, this roundup focuses on recipes that travel well and add real meal variety—skewers, handheld bites, chilled salads, muffins, fruit, and shareable board-style options. Many can be portioned before leaving, helping keep packing and serving simple at parks, beaches, or backyards. The list includes Greek Chicken Kabobs, ready in 25 minutes for six servings, with yogurt-garlic-lemon-marinated chicken and finishing options like feta and tzatziki. Other picks are Savory Sausage Balls (45 minutes, six servings), Asian Cucumber Salad Jar (10 minutes plus a two-hour chill), and Blueberry Cheesecake Muffins (40 minutes, 12 servings). It also features Quinoa Salad, made in 25 minutes for six servings.