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.

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
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!
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15 Summer Picnic Recipes
Check out these 15 summer picnic ideas for more inspiration and enjoy the beautiful summer weather.
Perfect summer picnic salad recipe for pot lucks or an easy weeknight dinner
BLT bowtie pasta salad recipe has crispy bacon and a delicious creamy smoky dressing that will have everyone wanting seconds!
This no mayo Potato Salad with Bacon is ready in just 30 minutes!
All the flavors of pizza in a salad!
My grandmother's recipe that's perfect for a picnic.
It's not a picnic without lemonade!
These slider sandwiches are easy to make and pack up easy to take with you for a picnic.
A mixture of cream cheese, mozzarella, chicken, bacon, barbecue sauce, red onion, and cilantro, then rolled up tight and sliced into flavorful, addictive appetizers:
Delicious bacon cheeseburgers in a wrap. This is a meal the family is sure to love!
These mega peanut butter swirl brownies rich and fudgy!
Apple Hand Pies are portable and delicious! You can't go wrong having an apple dessert for a picnic!
Easy, delicious and perfect for summer!
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.
Easy to make and easy to pack to take with you on a picnic!
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!

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