A fresh lunch for a day on the water
1 h€ 20 Calm
A day out on the boat calls for a lunch that stays cool and is easy to eat. Here's how to get it ready before you cast off.
A day on the boat tastes like sunshine, water, and slow hours. The lunch shouldn't lag behind. Start with a shopping list: fresh vegetables, a solid protein source like chicken or tofu, and wholegrain bread for hearty sandwiches. Make sure there's enough water and snacks to last the whole day.
You'll make sandwiches that can handle the heat, wrap them in foil, and keep everything cold in a cooler bag. Refreshing drinks and some healthy snacks round it all out. When you moor up, all you have to do is open your picnic and enjoy the view.
Make a shopping list with fresh vegetables, chicken or tofu, and wholegrain bread, and make sure you have enough water and snacks for the day.
Make hearty sandwiches: fresh bread, some mustard or mayo, your fillings, and fresh vegetables like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. Cut into triangles and wrap in foil.
Bring refreshing drinks, water plus fruit juice or homemade lemonade, and keep everything cold in a cooler bag or cool box.
Finish it off with healthy snacks: fresh fruit, crudités with dip, or a mix of nuts and seeds for extra energy on board.
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