Fresh Fridays: Packing Your Mediterranean Picnic Basket

Dear Hannah,

Picnics are a great excuse to gather with family and friends in a casual setting and switch up your normal routine. Plus, as farmers' markets begin to open back up, fresh and ﬂavorful summer produce is available in abundance.

Happy cooking from the team at Oldways!

Packing Your Mediterranean Picnic Basket

With that inspiration in mind—we’re here to help you plan a simple, easy to eat, and not-too-heavy picnic with delicious and healthy ingredients that will nourish you this summer while you have fun in the sun!

Moroccan Pasta Salad

Transport yourself to the Mediterranean Sea with this Moroccan Pasta Salad! Fresh and light, this vegetarian pasta salad is perfect for summer picnics and barbecues. Orange juice and zest are added to the vinaigrette for bright flavors. Pasta Pro Tip: Add chopped olives or capers for extra zing!

Recipe and photo courtesy of N ational Pasta Association