Picnic Archives - Page 2 of 2 - Healthy Harvest of North Iowa

Ah, the lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us, and what better way to celebrate the season than with a delightful family picnic? Say goodbye to the same old store-bought snacks and dive into a world of local flavors. In this blog post, we’ll explore the wonders of utilizing fresh, local ingredients for your summertime picnics, with a playful twist that’s perfect for the whole family.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

recipes@healthyharvestni.com2025-11-12T19:32:41-06:00July 8th, 2020|Tags: Dill, Dressing, Greens, Milk, Picnic, Salads, Summer, Vegetarian|

Homemade Ranch Dressing Iowa loves ranch dipping sauce! You'll love it even more when it is made with fresh, local dill! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally [...]

Cucumber Quickles

recipes@healthyharvestni.com2024-02-24T08:38:31-06:00July 7th, 2020|Tags: Cucumbers, Dill, Onion, Picnic, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian|

Cucumber Quickles The mighty cucumber! Crunchy, cooling, refreshing. North Iowa loves to grow and eat them. This recipe is a quick pickle version of your favorite summer snack! Ingredients [...]

Marinated Tomatoes

recipes@healthyharvestni.com2025-08-02T18:30:54-05:00June 9th, 2020|Tags: Basil, Garlic, No-Cook, Onion, Parsley, Picnic, Summer, Tomatoes, Vegetarian|

Marinated Tomatoes No cooking in a hot kitchen here. Cold, refreshing tomatoes marinated in a basic dressing. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! [...]

Fresh Salsa

recipes@healthyharvestni.com2024-02-24T08:40:04-06:00April 26th, 2020|Tags: Bell Peppers, Cilantro, Garlic, Herbs, Jalapeno, No-Cook, Onion, Picnic, Salsa, Sides, Summer, Tacos, Tomatoes, Vegetarian|

Fresh Salsa A basic salsa starter recipe with ingredients found at your local market. So fresh and tasty! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North [...]

Shaved Fennel Salad

recipes@healthyharvestni.com2024-02-24T08:39:51-06:00March 24th, 2020|Tags: Celery, Charcuterie, Fennel, Jalapeno, No-Cook, Parsley, Picnic, Salads, Sides, Summer, Vegetarian|

Shaved Fennel Salad Refreshing and satisfying fennel salad. Crunchy and bright! Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find [...]