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Ready Pac Chicken and Guacamole Bistro Salad BowlAn all-in-one salad bowl that includes a fork for eating is an ideal inclusion for your Costco picnic. The salad comes with a honey chipotle vinaigrette, but, honestly, I’d be fine with pretty much any dressing for this degree of convenience. There’s nothing extra to worry about here—just throw it in your bag, basket, or cooler, and find a trash can nearby to toss out whatever’s left after you dig in. Costco sells these in packs of four so bring one or two along and save the rest for lunch at work on Monday.
Del Monte Fresh Cut Gourmet Fruit BowlThis isn’t as exciting as some of the other fruit options I saw at Costco (dried mango, dried goji berries, etc.), but why get dried fruit when you have pre-cut fresh fruit that’s ready to roll. You get melon, grapes, and pineapple—basically a perfect no-fuss fruit salad everyone will love. And they better because this thing is three dang pounds, but we bet it will go fast.
Innofoods Organic Almond & Pecan ClustersIf you’ve got a long trek ahead to get to your desired picnic destination, you’re going to need something to fuel you. There are a plethora of options to choose from in the protein-packed snack aisle at Costco. But these almond and pecan clusters stood out because they seem great for snacking on the go. Even if the clusters get pulverized in your picnic basket, you can still dig into a granola-like snack and be just as happy.
Dittmann Greek Olives & FetaWe need something pickle-y for our Costco picnic haul. Now, you may be saying, “Vinz, yeah, duh, just grab some pickles.” BORING. This jar of tangy olives and briny cheese looks infinitely better than a plain jane pickle. You’ve got olives. You’ve got feta. You’ve got sweet pepper drops and herbs. What exactly is a sweet pepper drop? I’m not sure and I have a degree in agriculture! But it sounds fun, so I’m into it. This is a hefty jar, so this is where that Snapware assortment is going to come in handy.
Give & Go Two-Bite BrowniesIt’s time for dessert and I’ve got just the thing: these brownies. Yes, they are called “two-bite” brownies, but I could absolutely eat these little things in one bite. Don’t even test me, Costco. I’ll look past that terrible name because I like the idea of a bit of chocolate at the end of a picnic. I hate the idea of chocolate melting in the sun on the way to said picnic. But these brownies seem like a solid (and less melty) choice for a little al fresco fun.
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