Picnic perfect

ENJOY MEETING UP WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY IN THE PARK WITH THESE FUSS-FREE FOODS

DELI DEAL 3 for £7, Marks and Spencer

Pick and mix from more than 125 options, including quiches, antipasti, hams, seafood and falafels.

M&S SOUR CREAM & JALAPENO COMBO MIX, 150g £1.50, Marks and Spencer

The problem with these is that once you start eating, it’s hard to stop. Nice for a bit of spice.

CO-OP PITTED QUEEN GREEN OLIVES WITH GARLIC, 150g £2.40, Co-op

Nice and succulent and with a lovely lemon and herb dressing to give them a touch of zing. A classic done well.

WAITROSE CHEESE & POPPY SEED TWISTS, 125g £2, Waitrose

A moreish alternative to baguettes. Great to dunk or enjoyed alongside a tasty cheese board.

SAINSBURY’S TASTE THE DIFFERENCE QUINOA, ALMOND & CASHEW SALAD, 195g £2..25, Sainsbury’s

The quinoa in this salad makes it feel like a healthy choice – despite being quite high in fat from the nuts. The soy and tamarind dressing is delicious.

CO-OP GRO, 4 DARK CHOC CHUNK COOKIES, 220g £1.60, Co-op

These are made using vegan ingredients, but non-vegans probably wouldn’t be able to detect any difference in taste. The only problem is, do you really want to share them?

CLOUDY LEMONADE NO ADDED SUGAR, 6 X 330ml £1.70, Waitrose

Wash your picnic goodies down with this tangy and refreshing cloudy lemonade. Made with Mediterranean lemons.

MORRISONS THE BEST CHERRY TOMATO, GOATS’ CHEESE & SPINACH TART, 150g £1.50, Morrisons

A nice, buttery crust with pumpkin seeds for extra crunch, plus great value for money.

LIDL DELUXE ITALIAN ANTIPASTI PLATTER, 100g £1.99, Lidl

The Deluxe range feels like great quality and you can’t go wrong serving this up al fresco.

*All prices correct at time of going to press and subject to availability