Bright and herby Mediterranean Rice Salad with lemon, olives, fresh herbs, and a gentle Southwest kick. This easy make-ahead side dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, and simple weeknight meals.

The smoked salmon pita with avocado-dill spread is the essence of summer, whether at a picnic or a ladies’ luncheon.

A mountaintop picnic in Colorado’s Pike National Forest sparkled with nature and pineapple mimosas.