Looking for the ultimate in all-American picnic recipes to elevate your summer outings? Look no further than these 25 picnic recipes that promise to impress even the toughest critics. Whether you're planning a day at the park, a beachside gathering, or a backyard barbecue, these dishes are designed to make your outdoor dining experience great.
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Corn in a Cup
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This easy and creamy corn in a cup combines sweet corn with creamy mayonnaise, cheese, and Tajin for a quick snack or side dish. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's perfect for picnics.
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Black Bean Quinoa Burger
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These juicy black bean quinoa burgers are packed with protein and flavor, customizable, and perfect for meal-prep and outdoor gatherings.
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Raw Carrot Salad
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This raw carrot salad is a fresh, crunchy side dish ready in 10 minutes, adding a vibrant touch to any meal, great for picnics.
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Simple Chopped Salad
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This vegan chopped salad is a quick weekday lunch packed with fresh vegetables, making it great for outdoor dining.
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Roasted Vegetable Salad
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This roasted vegetable salad is perfect for Fall, loaded with flavor and a light vinaigrette, and great for leftover back-to-school lunches and picnics. Serve hot or cold.
Get the Recipe: Roasted Vegetable Salad
Anchovy-Free Caesar Salad
![Vegan caesar salad in a bowl drizzled with caesar salad dressing.](https://parallelplates.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vegan-Caesar-Salad-Horizontal-Featured-Image.jpg)
Enjoy this Caesar salad (without the stink!) with crisp lettuce, creamy dressing, and seasoned croutons or chickpeas. Ready in 15 minutes, it's great as a side or lunch salad for outdoor meals.
Get the Recipe: Vegan Caesar Salad
Avocado Deviled Eggs
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These avocado-deviled eggs are creamy and an easy variation of a classic recipe, perfect for picnic spreads.
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No Mayo Coleslaw
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This Asian summer slaw recipe features a creamy, nutty, homemade peanut dressing. This no-mayo coleslaw is super refreshing and pairs well with most main dishes, making it great for gatherings.
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Pea Salad With Eggs
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Make this old-fashioned pea salad with eggs for your next summer picnic or backyard barbecue, a nostalgic favorite.
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Lime Jello Salad
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Lime Jello Salad is a fun green dessert, an old-fashioned favorite perfect for any holiday or picnic, fitting for gatherings.
Get the Recipe: Lime Jello Salad
Coronation Chicken Salad
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This Coronation Chicken Salad combines tender chicken with a creamy, sweet, and spicy dressing, perfect for a light lunch or picnic.
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Easy Fruity Pebbles Donuts Recipe
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Whether you're a cereal fan or a donut devotee, you're going to love these. Combining two iconic treats into one indulgent hybrid, they're perfect for picnics.
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Salmon Pasta Salad
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Creamy, tangy, and loaded with veggies and salmon, this Salmon Pasta Salad is easy and terrific as a side dish or the main event, fitting for outdoor dining.
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Easy Air Fryer Tuna Sandwich Recipe
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This Air Fryer Tuna Sandwich is crispy and flavorful, a convenient and nutritious meal perfect for outdoor meals, ready without hours in the kitchen.
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Cucumber Onion Salad
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Refresh and invigorate your palate with this crisp cucumber and onion salad, lightly dressed with vinegar and herbs, a tangy side dish perfect for summer picnics.
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Bacon Pasta Salad
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This bacon, green onion, and cucumber pasta salad burst with fresh flavors, perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or barbecue side dish.
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Baked Scotch Eggs
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These 3-Ingredient Scotch Eggs are great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, traditionally made for picnics, and convenient for outdoor gatherings.
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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
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This classic pasta salad with extra veggies and homemade Italian vinaigrette is easy to make, and perfect for potlucks and picnics.
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Russian Potato Salad (Olivier Salad)
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Enjoy a vegetarian twist with the Vegetarian Olivier Salad, packed with colorful vegetables, hearty potatoes, and a creamy dressing, perfect for summer picnics.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon
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This Broccoli Salad with Bacon combines crisp broccoli, bacon, and a creamy dressing with cheese and nuts, great for picnics.
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Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
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These Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches feature crisp cucumber, pepper jack cheese, chopped hard-boiled egg, creamy dill sauce, and fresh spring mix, an easy option for picnics.
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Chopped Italian Sandwich
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This TikTok chopped Italian sandwich is a combo of cold meats, cheese, and banana peppers on Italian sub rolls, a viral hit perfect for outdoor dining.
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Grilled Asparagus and Potato Salad
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This Grilled Asparagus and Potato Salad features bold flavors and a creamy dressing, showcasing grilled salads, great for picnics.
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Mustard Potato Salad
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This classic Mustard Potato Salad is your go-to summer side dish, a timeless classic for outdoor meals.
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Easy Creamy Coleslaw
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Crisp and refreshing, coleslaw complements a variety of main courses with shredded cabbage, carrots, and a creamy dressing, a refreshing crunch for any barbecue or picnic.
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