Going on a picnic is especially enjoyable when the sun is shining brightly outside. It’s a good thing summer is just around the corner! However, you should know that going on picnics requires meal-prepped food or foods that do not require that much equipment. But do not worry because I have here 15 delicious and hassle-free picnic recipes perfect for the summer! See also Spring Picnic Ideas.
15. Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches with Pepper-Onion Foil Packs
Grilled Italian Sausage Sandwiches with Pepper-Onion Foil Packs are one of our favorite tailgate party meals.
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14. Creamy Pasta Salad
Creamy pasta salad is the perfect bring-along side dish for potlucks and tailgate parties. With an herby, tangy dressing for the win!
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These mini cucumber sandwiches are made with dill cream cheese and make the best appetizer, lunch, or snack. With both cucumbers and radishes, they’re loaded with veggies for a healthy twist on classic tea sandwiches.
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12. Apricot-Cherry Slab Pie
Apricot-cherry slab pie is a portable dessert, with a buttery, flaky crust and fresh spring fruit filling. It’s perfect picnic food.
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11. Pressed Italian Sandwiches with Olive Tapenade
Need an easy no-cook meal during the warmer months? Prep these sandwiches in 20 minutes and stick them in the fridge to “press” until you’re ready to slice & eat.
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10. Picnic Sandwich With Jalapeño Cashew Cheese
This vegan picnic sandwich is loaded with a slathering of jalapeño cashew cheese spread, red bell peppers, thinly sliced onion, and local spinach. A terrific packed lunch that’s fresh, filling, and flavorful.
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Perfect for a picnic or gathering, these easy salted peanut bars have a delicious brown sugar crust, gooey marshmallow filling and a peanut butter and salted peanut chewy topping. These are simple to make, perfectly portable and keep well in a cooler for those summer picnics!
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8. No-Bake Caramel Oat Bites Recipe
As an avid camper and RVer, I am always looking for easy but delicious food. If I can make something and not use an oven that is a major plus since many smaller campers don’t have an oven.
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7. Chili Lime Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers
While these Chili Lime Shrimp & Pineapple Skewers make an easy weeknight meal, we’ve also made them for summertime BBQs, 4th of July parties and more! See also patriotic crafts and recipes for kids.
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6. Honey Bourbon Grilled Chicken Thighs (GF)
Grilled Chicken Thighs are coated in a delicious homemade sweet and salty honey bourbon barbeque sauce, grilled to golden brown perfection, and are a finger-licking good summertime quick dinner must.
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5. Easy Southern Grape Salad
This family favorite Southern Grape Salad requires only 10 minutes of prep and a few ingredients to whip up! It is creamy, crunchy and a great side dish that doubles as dessert for Potlucks, BBQ, meal trains and summer evenings.
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4. How To Make A Fruit Tray Platter (V, GF, P)
Learn how to make a fruit tray that is bursting with gorgeous color and delicious flavor! I am sharing all my tips and tricks for assembling and customizing an amazing fruit platter that is perfect for all sorts of occasions.
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3. Quinoa Caprese Salad with Summer Corn
Enjoy this colorful, hearty Summer Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad packed with veggies, protein, and flavor!
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2. Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers
Grilled Shrimp Pineapple Skewers take your BBQ to the next level! Marinated in a garlic ginger soy marinade and threaded with sweet pineapple and bell peppers, you’ll love how easy this dish is to make — and how delicious it tastes!
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1. Pickle Slaw with Bacon – Oh My!
Give your tired old coleslaw a makeover with this updated twist on a classic: Pickle Slaw with Bacon! It’s got the whole sweet and tangy thing going on, giving it plenty of flavor, and the crunchy pickle bits and salty bacon are just oh-so good!
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15 Easy and Delicious Summer Picnic Recipes
Going on a picnic is especially enjoyable when the sun is shining brightly outside. It's a good thing summer is just around the corner! However, you should know that going on picnics requires meal-prepped food or foods that do not require that much equipment. But do not worry because I have here 15 delicious and hassle-free picnic recipes perfect for the summer!
Ingredients
- GRILLED ITALIAN SAUSAGE SANDWICHES WITH PEPPER-ONION FOIL PACKS
- CREAMY PASTA SALAD
- CUCUMBER SANDWICHES WITH DILL CREAM CHEESE
- APRICOT-CHERRY SLAB PIE
Instructions
- Choose any Summer Picnic Recipes from the post that you like
- Click on the link below the photo to get the full recipes and instructions.
- Try the best Summer Picnic Recipes and share your photo under my pin on Pinterest!
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