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15 Packable Picnic Recipes for Yom Haatzmaut

Jamie Geller Test Kitchens • Apr 20, 2023
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Watermelon Mint Salad

WATERMELON MINT SALAD

Yom Ha’atzmaut is the Israeli Independence Day, and it’s a perfect occasion to celebrate with a picnic! The day commemorates our independence as the first Jewish state. It’s a time of great joy, and many Israelis like to celebrate with friends and family through picnics, barbecues, and other outdoor activities. One of the highlights of these celebrations is the delicious food that is shared, with traditional Israeli dishes taking center stage.

For those who are planning a picnic to celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut, it’s important to consider recipes that are easy to pack and transport. After all, no one wants to spend hours preparing an elaborate meal, only to find it ruined during transport. Fortunately, there are many delicious and easy-to-pack recipes that are perfect for a Yom Ha’atzmaut picnic.

From salads to sandwiches to snacks, there are a variety of dishes that can be prepared ahead of time and packed up for a fun day in the sun. Some classic dishes include falafel platters, Israeli couscous salad, and hummus with pita bread. These dishes are easy to prepare and are loved by both Israelis and non-Israelis alike.

Celebrate Yom Ha’aztmaut with these Israeli inspired recipes, perfect for packing up into your picnic basket to take on the go! Don’t forget the Bamba and Bisli. 

These 15 packable picnic recipes are perfect for a Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration, and are sure to be enjoyed by all.

Pack It Up and Go…

Homemade Falafel

Homemade Falafel

Watermelon Mint Salad

WATERMELON MINT SALAD

Falafel-Crusted Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Falafel-Crusted Cheesy Potato Croquettes

Lemon Lover's Hummus

Lemon Lover’s Hummus

Sabra Bourekas85

LOWFAT KALE & POTATO SPIRAL FILLO BOUREKAS

Babagnoush Egg Salad85

Babagnoush Egg Salad

ISRAELI SPICY TUNA SALAD

ISRAELI SPICY TUNA SALAD

Coffee Halvah

Coffee Halvah

Beefed Up Israeli Salad Pg. 54

Beefed Up Israeli Salad

cucumber laffa sandwiches

So many delicious Middle Eastern flavors going on here, but it all starts with laffa bread.

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Chocolate Rugelach

Rugelach is the most common type of cookie in the Holy Land and the most popular ones come from a bakery called Marzipan in Machaneh Yehudah. 

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zaatar-flat-bread

If you are grilling, trying throwing raw dough or even cooked flatbread on the grill, tip with oil and zaatar. 

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Heavenly Israeli Date Squares

Dates and oats turned into sweet nutty bars. 

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blue swirl cheesecake

Israeli style cheesecake decorated with Israeli colors. 

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classic israeli salad

Classic Israeli Salad

Happy Israeli Independance Day! Enjoy an Israeli inspired picnic and celebrate…

Category: Articles
Cuisine: Middle Eastern · Israeli
Holidays: Yom Haatzmaut

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