Published July 7, 2009 10:00PM

(Photo: Mathilde Langevin / Unsplash)
If you’ve ever had to make do with a soggy sandwich from the bottom of a cooler (where all the melted ice has collected) or tried to nibble chips that have gone stale in humid coastal air, then you know what a challenge it can be to put together a seaside picnic that stands up to the water, wind, heat, and sand. For a frustration-free day at the beach, try this tasty, easy, and elegant take-along menu that holds its own against the elements.