It’s picnic season—and that means we’re ready to pack up our meals and take things outdoors. After all, there’s nothing better than a basket full of food, a glass of , and blue skies on a sunny afternoon. (Not to mention the fact that you won’t have to clean up the kitchen after lunch!) But enjoying the perfect picnic requires a bit of planning. For starters, you’ll want to choose that are easy to transport and easy to eat no matter where you’re going. Whether it’s a picnic on the beach, a after a long hike, or simply a day in the park, you’ll need to be prepared with plenty of picnic sides!

Packing your will be a breeze with these fuss-free options. For example, who even needs knives and forks when you can serve up a chef's salad on a stick—or when you can use chips to scoop up the seasonal corn salad? Of course, this list has tons of classic picnic side dishes, like deviled eggs, , and homemade biscuits. But the best thing about these is that you don't actually need to wait to have a picnic to whip up one of them. Try them as part of your , incorporate them into a casual weeknight meal, or add a few to your next . They’re great for taking on the go, after all!