How to pack the perfect healthy picnic (for you and your furry BFF)

Picnic season is upon us, which means giddily dusting off your chic basket, blankets, and kombucha koozies and hitting the park with your pup (picnics are more fun with a buddy, after all).

And while PB&J sandwiches and carrot sticks were the go-to for family picnics circa second grade, now that you’re a wellness maven you’re going to want to nosh on something a little more elevated.

That’s why we pulled together a menu of the best packable, snackable ingredients to create an all-organic spread that’s as nutritious as it is Instagram-ready.

Plus, the same type of healthy, organic ingredients are also included in Castor & Pollux ORGANIX®—America’s #1 organic pet food brand—so you can treat your pup to a picnic lunch that’s as high-quality and delicious as yours. Just don’t forget to bring a doggie bag.

Scroll down to see the ideal picnic setup (cute pup included)—and tap the hotspots for more info on the ingredients.

Organic Blueberries

Take advantage of seasonal goodness and load up on organic bluebs, which add an antioxidant boost to any fresh summer salad.

Organic Sweet Potatoes

Slice into wafers and top with avocado for a finger-food appetizer that’s fueled by fiber, vitamin C, and iron.

Organic Flaxseed

Upgrade your salad to superfood status by topping it with flax seeds for a dose of satiating fiber, antioxidants, and omega-3s.

Organic Chicken

Grill up some organic chicken for a dose of protein that will power you through an afternoon of park games (or a nap, if that’s more your speed).

ORGANIX® Grain Free Organic Chicken & Sweet Potato Recipe

For your pooch, serve up an ORGANIX® recipe that’s filled with all the same type of organic good stuff you’re piling on your plate, including organic chicken, organic sweet potatoes, and organic blueberries.

In partnership with Castor & Pollux

Photos: Tim Gibson for Well+Good