Picnic Time: Where to Picnic in Bozeman, MT
We are all about picnics these days. With the shelter in place + social distancing orders, we are getting creative with changing location for lunch and dinner. Nick and I have a favorite picnic spot we found years ago. We vowed we’d go picnic there every year, but of course last summer, ‘we were too busy’ (insert eye roll). Well the silver lining in social distancing and no restaurants being open, we finally made it back to that picnic spot and we’ve since found a few more beautiful locations. We have also been picnicking at home, it’s Olivia’s favorite way to dine. Here are some recipe ideas for your next home picnic and where to picnic in Bozeman, MT.
Hyalite Reservoir
Yellowstone River (near Livingston)
Lindley Park
Fairy Lake
Bozeman Pond
Moose Creek
Lava Lake: about 1.5 hr hike to the lake
Ousel Falls: Big Sky
Salad in a Jar
Ingredients
greens
tomato
red onion
cucumber
raw goat cheese
lentil pasta: cooked, once drained return back to pot. Add olive oil, salt & pepper. Let cool before placing in jar
Dressing: dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper
Directions
Layer salad, drizzle dressing over the salad. Bring a small extra bowl to mix salad together once at picnic spot
Chickpea Tuna
Ingredients
1 can chickpeas drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons veganaise
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons fresh dill
Juice 1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon fresh parsley
4 celery stalks chopped
1/2 red onion chopped
dash cayenne pepper
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Mix all ingredients together. Take a potato masher or fork to mash the chickpeas (I personally put mine into my Vitamix, you just don’t want it too cream. Keep it chunky). Serve on bread or dip crackers into mixture.
Other Food Items to Bring
hard boiled eggs
strawberries
Drinks
Pink Lemonade
Wine of course
Water…don’t forget water
Items to Pack
Silverware
Napkins
Bowl for mixing salad
Cups (we love these for wine)
Blanket
A good playlist
Basket
Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad
Ingrdients
1 can chickpeas rinsed
