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    15 Summer Picnic Recipes

    Published: Jul 5, 2023 by Lois · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Included in this list of 15 Summer Picnic Recipes are drinks, sandwiches, hand-held desserts and a few salads. Enjoy the warm weather and spend quality time with friends and family while enjoying a delicious meal...outdoors.

    Gather your friends, family, and take advantage of the season! Make sure to check out the recipes below for tasty options that are perfect for picnics. So grab a blanket, find a spot, and enjoy the food!

    Need more summer entertaining recipes and ideas? Check out my list of 4th of July foods.

    Various recipes to take on a summer picnic.

    Picnics are a great way to enjoy the warm weather and spend quality time with loved ones. Whether it's a family gathering, a romantic date, or a day out with friends, a picnic provides an opportunity to savor delicious food, relax in a scenic location, and bask in the sun.

    The recipes included in this collection are easy to make, but more importantly, easy to wrap up and go! So pack your baskets, grab a blanket and find a cozy spot to enjoy a summer picnic!

    Looking for more easy recipes to prepare for a picnic? Try my Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe, Mason Jar Pudding Desserts or my Tips on Planning the Perfect Picnic.

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    • Picnic Snack Ideas
    • 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
    • 📇Recipe Collection
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    Picnic Snack Ideas

    Having delicious snacks can take your picnic experience to the next level. Whether you prefer sweet or savory snacks, there are many tasty options that are easy to make and perfect for outdoor dining.

    From crunchy veggie sticks with dip to fruit, cheese and crackers, there are endless possibilities when it comes to picnic snacks.

    But...how do you pack them to keep them fresh?

    Try packing veggie sticks with my Homemade Ranch Salad Dressing in these cute containers from Amazon. Try packing up fruit in these air-tight containers also from Amazon. Fruit always makes a great snack when it's hot outside!

    🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

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    📇Recipe Collection

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    15 Summer Picnic Recipes

    Check out these 15 summer picnic ideas for more inspiration and enjoy the beautiful summer weather. 

    Photo Credit: www.lemontreedwelling.com

    Strawberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad

    Perfect summer picnic salad recipe for pot lucks or an easy weeknight dinner

    Photo Credit: www.saltandlavender.com

    BLT Bowtie Pasta Salad

    BLT bowtie pasta salad recipe has crispy bacon and a delicious creamy smoky dressing that will have everyone wanting seconds!

    Photo Credit: www.averiecooks.com

    Potato Salad with Bacon (No Mayo!)

    This no mayo Potato Salad with Bacon is ready in just 30 minutes!

    Photo Credit: www.the-girl-who-ate-everything.com

    Pizza Pasta Salad Recipe

    All the flavors of pizza in a salad!

    How to Make German Cucumber Salad with Sour Cream Dressing - Just like Oma's

    My grandmother's recipe that's perfect for a picnic.

    Strawberry Lemonade Punch Recipe

    It's not a picnic without lemonade!

    BBQ Chicken Slider Sandwiches

    These slider sandwiches are easy to make and pack up easy to take with you for a picnic.

    Photo Credit: www.fivehearthome.com

    BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels

    A mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, barbecue sauce, red onion, and cilantro, then rolled up tight and sliced into flavorful, addictive appetizers:

    Photo Credit: therecipecritic.com

    Bacon Cheeseburger Wraps

    Delicious bacon cheeseburgers in a wrap. This is a meal the family is sure to love!

    Photo Credit: sallysbakingaddiction.com

    Mega Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

    These mega peanut butter swirl brownies rich and fudgy!

    Photo Credit: www.browneyedbaker.com

    Apple Hand Pies

    Apple Hand Pies are portable and delicious! You can't go wrong having an apple dessert for a picnic!

    Peach Dump Cake

    Easy, delicious and perfect for summer!

    Berry Trifle Recipe with Angel Food Cake

    Weight Watchers friendly dessert with only 5 points. Served in my favorite mason jars, the trifles are the perfect portable dessert for any summer picnic.

    Peanut Butter Cake Mix Cookies

    Easy to make and easy to pack to take with you on a picnic!

    Patriotic Cereal Treats

    Don't forget to make something fun for the kids!

    This recipe collection has been updated since it first appeared in 2019 with new photos and information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!

    15 Summer Picnic Recipes salads, lemonade, slider sandwiches and desserts.

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