Healthy Recipes / Nutrition Information
Stacy Beeson, RD, LD
St Luke’s Health Solutions Registered Dietitian

Nutrition Segment from
May 12, 2008 Channel 7's Noon Show

One Stop Picnic Basket                                

Have you ever hit a snag when trying to plan a picnic or gathering? Have no fear! Turn your picnic basket into a one stop shop with one trip to the store, one trip to the park and one trip to your tummy. Imagine a picnic without the prep!

You can create a picnic anywhere - in your backyard, at the baseball game or near a pretty spot off the side of the road. Use the contents below for the ultimate picnic basket that becomes a three course meal. Assembly is required though, but all the assembly is at the picnic site. Bring along a cutting board, sharp knife, reusable plates and a couple of big bowls.

The top 15 picnic foods focus on whole foods. Each course uses 4-5 different foods so family and friends can divvy up and assemble the appetizer plate, the salad or the sandwich, and dessert is serve yourself.

PICNIC BASKET CONTENTS:
Grape tomatoes
English cucumber
Apriums
Basil
Olives
Artichoke Parmesan dip or one with 50 calories and <5g fat per 2 T
Barbara’s Wheatines whole wheat crackers
Roasted deli turkey slices
Paul Newman’s light Italian dressing
Dijon mustard
Lefse
Low-fat cheese
Lemon yogurt
Chocolate covered espresso beans
Ground pepper

APPETIZER:
Apriums
Grape tomatoes
Dip
Crackers
Olives

SALAD:
Grape tomatoes
English cucumber
Light Italian dressing

SANDWICH:
Roasted deli turkey
Light cheese
Basil
Dijon mustard
Potato Lefse

DESSERT:
Lemon yogurt
Chocolate covered espresso beans

Call Stacy at St Luke’s Health Solutions with any questions. 381-2403.