M&S' new £3.80 picnic snack is even better than their £5.50 cult buy & here's more picky bits we guarantee will be a hit

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WITH summer in full swing and the weather heating up, there's no better time to stock up on picky bits.
And luckily for foodies, M&S have really come through with a new selection of snacks that are perfect for warm days.
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With picnic season finally here, if you're searching for snacks that are mouth-wateringly good, you've come to the right place
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Here, Abby Wilson shares her honest thoughts on the new M&S picky bits
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You won't want to miss these new £3.50 dips
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There's one flavour of crisps that's a 10/10, but another Abby would leave on the shelf
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So if you can't be bothered to cook dinner tonight and aren't sure what to buy that will leave you feeling satisfied, look no further.
Not only has the new M&S Strawberry Sandwich proved a hit with many, but now, social media users are scrambling to get their hands on the brand-new viral crisps and dips which start at just £3.
Following on from their previous viral dips, which included sell-out flavours - New York Deli Pastrami Dip, Chicken Caesar Dip and the Whipped Herby Greek Feta Dip - M&S have now added some new must-try versions to their fridges - and they are sure to get your mouth watering.
Shoppers can now tuck into the Chicken Shawarma and Cheesy Ploughman's Dip, both of which are advertised as perfect for 'park days, picky teas and picnic vibes.'
Here, Fabulous' Senior Writer Abby Wilson, a self-proclaimed M&S superfan, managed to fill her basket not only with the new delicious dips, but also a selection of other unmissable savoury winners.
So if you can't decide which buys you should nab or leave on the shelf, you'll need to listen up, as this foodie shares her honest thoughts…
M&S not only sell over 70million pots of nibbles and dips every year, but have since received the title of "the undisputed home of picky bits" and I can certainly see why.
Calling all dip lovers - if you can't get enough of crisps and dips and are on the hunt for a new snack that's bound to go down a treat this summer, M&S have got you covered.
I have one very simple word to describe the two new loaded dips - unreal.
The Topped Chicken Shawarma Dip is spiced, creamy and succulent, while the Topped Ploughman's Dip is a yummy statement on a British favourite.
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Both of which are £3.50 and are certainly worth the cash - you can expect unique and unmissable flavours in dips you've never seen before on the high street.
While the Chicken Shawarma dip contains marinated pulled chicken and tangy pickled red onions, the Ploughman's buy is full of chutney, tender pulled ham hock and crunchy silverskin onions.
Not only are they great with crisps, but they're so good they could even work as a sandwich filler too.
And it's not just loaded dips that M&S have nailed this season - there's also a collection of other dips that are spot on too.
The new M&S buys you won't want to miss
HERE, Abby Wilson shares her favourite M&S buys from their latest range of picky bits...
Topped Chicken Shawarma Dip - £3.50
Topped Ploughman's Dip - £3.50
Labneh Dip - £3
Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip - £3.50
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crisps with Black Truffle - £3.75
Mature Cheddar and Marmite Sausage Rolls - £3.80
Dressed Giant Butterbeans - £3.90
The Extra Smooth Houmous is just £3 and is one of the nicest I've tried - it's simple but packed with flavour and very smooth.
Meanwhile, the Middle Eastern-inspired Labneh Dip has a vibrant basil and mint dressing and is crafted with creamy strained yoghurt.
It's brilliant with breadsticks and is almost too good - so if you're trying to watch your waistline, buy it at your own risk.
Another dip that gets a solid thumbs up from me is the Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip.
It's quite similar to M&S' other new dip - the Roasted Red Pepper and Aubergine Dip (both of which are £3.50 each) - but the walnut version takes the top spot thanks to its rich, nutty flavour.
I have one very simple word to describe the two new loaded dips - unreal
Abby Wilson
And if you want crunchy crisps that not only scream luxury but will pair perfectly with these dips, M&S have got you sorted.
While I wasn't a fan of the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crisps with Serrano Ham, the Extra Virgin Olive Oil Crisps with Black Truffle are delicious.
They have a strong taste of truffle but are not too overpowering, and get a solid 10/10 rating from me.
The crisps are also available in Mediterranean Sea Salt, which have a pretty average taste but I believe will be a crowd-pleaser.
The crisps are all £3.75 a bag, so they're certainly not cheap, but they're said to contain 'exceptional-quality potatoes', which ensure delicate, golden crisps, that are great for dipping (or dunking in my case.)
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Next up in the chain's new summer snack selection are the Mature Cheddar and Marmite Sausage Rolls.
I was so surprised by these - I'm not a fan of Marmite, but these are truly phenomenal.
The cheesy flavour is out of this world and the sausage isn't gristly like many supermarket sausage rolls often can be.
They're so good I scoffed one in a matter of seconds, but could easily eat the whole pack in just a few minutes - and at £3.80, while they're not that purse-friendly, they're certainly worth every penny.
As well as tasting divine, if you ask me they're actually better than the cult favourite 'Best Ever Sausage Roll', which is also from M&S and sets shoppers back an eye-watering £5.50.
The Dressed Giant Butterbeans is a random idea but it definitely works
Abby Wilson
But the M&S deluxe picky bits don't stop there - shoppers can also nab the new M&S Grilled Turkish Green Olives and the Spanish Mini Fuet (a type of pork sausage) and Cheese.
They're tasty but both pretty basic and I'm not totally convinced I can say they're worth £4 and £3.90 each.
Meanwhile, the Dressed Giant Butterbeans is a random idea but it definitely works.
If you hate parmesan and can't stand garlic then these aren't for you, but if you want something that's rich and perfect paired on a platter with pork pies and cold cuts of meat, this £3.90 should go straight in your basket.
But you'll need to move fast if you want to stock up on these picky bits, as like all M&S finds, once they go viral on TikTok, they're sure to sell out quickly.
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The Giant Butterbeans might seem random, but they taste amazing
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