Lidl Northern Ireland packs the perfect picnic with prices starting at less than £1

Now that we can meet friends and family outside again, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a spot of al fresco dining and Lidl Northern Ireland has got all you need to create the perfect picnic!

Available in all 41 stores across the region, Lidl Northern Ireland’s basket fillers start at less than £1 with scrumptious new summer salads, cold pressed juices and plenty of other tasty must-try treats to feast on.

Whether you’re planning a romantic day date, a catch up with friends or simply want to enjoy some fresh air with your lunch, Lidl Northern Ireland’s new range of delicious yet wholesome salads are essential. From Lidl’s new Meadow Fresh Grain Salad Pots (£1.45) with Miso or Mint Pomegranate dressing to Deluxe Rice & Quinoa or Wheatberry & Chickpea Nutri Salads (£1.59), Lidl Northern Ireland has a whole selection of convenient ready-to-serve options that are perfect for outdoor dining.

For a picnic with a bit more bite, BBQ lovers can get their fix with Lidl Northern Ireland’s premium quality assured 100% Irish Deluxe Dry Aged Angus Ribeye Steak Burgers (£2.29 per 2 pack). For an extra burst of flavour, Lidl’s new line of Deluxe Cheese Topped Beef Burgers will have your mouth watering with a selection of Cheese, Jalapeño Cheese or Gherkin & Mustard Infused Cheese toppers to choose from. Made with 100% Irish beef, these loaded burgers are exceptional value at just £2.59 per 2 pack.

If you prefer a less meaty feast, Lidl Northern Ireland’s new reduced meat Inisvale Beef Koftas with Garlic & Herb Sauce (£2.99) are the perfect flexitarian solution for those looking to reduce their meat intake without missing out on any summer BBQ thrills. Offering a fabulously flavoursome taste, these koftas are made with a delectable blend of 60% beef and 40% non-beef ingredients.

For a fully vegan feast, Lidl Northern Ireland’s delicious Plant to Plate vegan line features their original Plant Based Quarter Pounders (£1.49 per 2 pack) as well as Sweet Potato & Chili, Beetroot & Chickpea, Curried Cauliflower plant based burger options for just £1.39 per 2 pack.

With warmer weather on the horizon, enjoy some refreshing and fruity flavours with Lidl Northern Ireland’s Naturis Coldpress Juices (£2.29, 750ml) available in a variety of flavours, including Orange ‘Passionate About You’ and Red ‘Rooting For You’.

These delicious and nutritious drinks are made by cold pressing fruit to extract juice, which creates a much more nutrient-rich beverage compared to traditional methods. Containing important vitamins and antioxidants, these juices are the perfect boost for immunity and health to support all your summer activities. Or get your 5-a-day the conventional way, with Lidl Northern Ireland’s new and convenient Meadow Fresh Tropical Fruit Mix or Melon Fruit Mix Pots (£1.99).

Cool down with some delicious desserts, whether you fancy some handy Gelatelli Vegan Ice Cream Sticks (£2.99) in Dark Chocolate or Dark Chocolate Almond flavours ready to pull straight from the freezer, or go the extra mile with an easy-to-make Doughnut Ice Cream Sandwich!

Simply slice one of Lidl Northern Ireland’s new and fluffy chocolate-topped Salted Caramel Doughnuts (£0.50), freshly baked in-store each morning and oozing with mouther-watering salted caramel filling, in half and add a disc of luscious and creamy Dairy Farm Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream (£2.39) before pressing the second half of the doughnut back on top.

No summer picnic is complete without a tropical tipple (or two!) and Lidl Northern Ireland has a superb summer drinks line-up to satisfy your thirst. For a more sophisticated summer soirée, Lidl’s new Pinot Noir Rosé (£5.99) is made in the south of France using the versatile pinot noir grape, giving a tasty flavour with notes of red fruit and a pleasingly dry finish – perfect to serve with food. If you’re looking for some fun and fruity cocktails without any of the fuss, try Lidl Northern Ireland’s snazzy Sunrise Canned Cocktails (from £0.89). Available in delicious and refreshing flavours, including Mojito and Passion Fruit Martini, these ready-made cocktails look great in their colourful and convenient cans but taste even better.

Alongside Lidl’s delectable food and beverage selection, the sustainability-focused retailer is also offering compostable picnic accessories for an environmentally friendly picnic setting. The offering includes Paper Straws (£0.69), Paper Plates (£1.99), Paper Cups (£1.49) and much, much more!