Say ciao to these Italian-inspired winners...

<p>Italian food is known for being rich, full of flavour and super colourful.</p><p>More often than not, it's also super speedy to cook which makes this Mediterranean cuisine ideal for picnics. So invest in some <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/crackers-savoury-biscuits/asda-extra-special-italian-breadsticks/910000325058" target="_blank">breadsticks</a>, grab some <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sparkling-wine/priogrigio-italian-sparkling-wine/1000008144900" target="_blank">sparkling wine</a> and pick a few of these dishes below for your next lunch or dinner al fresco.</p><h2>Pizza with celeriac base</h2><p>What could be more Italian than a <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pizza-with-celeriac-base" target="_blank">pizza</a>? Our recipe comes with a twist, as it uses a celeriac base meaning it's ideal for those who are gluten intolerant. But perhaps the best thing about this pizza is how versatile it can be. Don't like olives? Swap them for some extra tomatoes. Not a fan of parma ham? Ditch it and add some extra cheese. Pizza is a winner in our eyes every time! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pizza-with-celeriac-base" target="_blank"><img alt="celeriac-pizza__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/celeriac-pizza__square_GL?scl=1"></a></p><h2>Tomato risotto </h2><p>If you're looking for a dish that's suitable for a crowd, look no further than this <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tomato-risotto" target="_blank">tomato risotto</a>. This Italian rice classic is both fresh and filling. It contains lots of garlic, tomatoes, oregano and a good handful of cheese. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/tomato-risotto" target="_blank"><img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/tomato-risotto__square_GL?scl=1"></a></p><h2>Peachy Italian salad</h2><p>If you don't want to spend any time near a cooker, try this <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/perfectly-peachy-italian-salad" target="_blank">perfectly peachy Italian salad</a> for size. This salad sees peach halves topped with fresh mozzarella and salty, dry-cured prosciutto. It's refreshingly sweet and savoury all at once! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/perfectlypeachyitaliansaladHero__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Pasta Primavera</h2><p>Bursting with fresh veg and zesty flavours, our Italian recipe for <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pasta-primavera" target="_blank">pasta primavera</a> is perfect for a picnic. It's full of green vegetables like fresh peas, broad beans and asparagus which helps add some crunch to the dish. Chop up some basil leaves, grate some parmesan and don't forget to bring wedges of lemon to squeeze over just before you dig in. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/pasta-primavera" target="_blank"><img alt="pasta-primavera__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/pasta-primavera_GL?scl=1"></a></p><h2>Ham and pea arancini </h2><p>Crunchy on the outside and bursting with flavour and texture on the inside, arancini will always have a special place in our hearts. Our <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/ham-pea-arancini" target="_blank">ham and pea arancini</a> is a dish to marvel at.  Filled with rice, cheese, peas, tomatoes and a combination of Italian spices, these little balls of greatness sure are tasty!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/ham-pea-arancini" target="_blank"><img alt="arancini-balls__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/arancini-balls__square_GL?scl=1"></a></p><p> </p><h2>Italian style warm potato salad </h2><p>It wouldn't be a picnic without a potato salad! Baby potatoes are having their time to shine right now as they're in season. So try this <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/italian-style-warm-potato-salad" target="_blank">Italian-style take on a warm potato salad</a>, which is mixed in with peas, bacon and parsley. Delicious! </p><p style="text-align: center;"><a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/italian-style-warm-potato-salad" target="_blank"><img alt="jersey-royal-warm-potato-salad__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/jersey-royal-warm-potato-salad__square_GL?scl=1"></a></p><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><h2>Limon-Ginno</h2><p>Wash your Italian-inspired picnic down with a real taste of Italy &ndash; with our <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/limon-ginno" target="_blank">version of limoncello</a>. The drink is an Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in Southern Italy and is enjoyed as an after-dinner drink for adults only.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/limon-ginno" target="_blank"><img alt="limon-ginno__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/limon-ginno__square_GL?scl=1"></a></p><p> </p><p><em>Ready to create an Italian-inspired picnic? <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/" target="_blank">Head over to Asda</a> to get all of your ingredients. </em></p>

How to prepare the ultimate Italian picnic

By ASDA Admin,8th July 2020

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