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Published: June 28, 2019 | Last Updated: June 28, 2019 | Author: Lois

15 Summer Picnic Recipes

15 Summer Picnic Recipes to get you out of the house to enjoy the beautiful weather summer has to offer. Not only are these recipes delicious, but they also pack well. Let me help you do something fun this weekend with your family. I mean, seriously, when was the last time you went on a picnic? 

lemonade, apple hand pies, pasta salad and brownies for Summer Picnic Recipes.

15 Summer Picnic Recipes

Pack a picnic basket with a few of these 15 summer picnic recipes. These recipes are warm-weather friendly and easy to pack.  Easy to make ahead, wrap up and go! Furthermore, they’re guaranteed to be a hit. 

For the most part, there’s something for everyone in these summer picnic recipes. In addition to easy pasta salads, there’s also sandwich recipes. Both sliders and wraps are featured. 

A picnic is not complete without lemonade. You can easily serve this recipe in mason jars. Not only will that make packing easy, but it’s fun! 

Finish off your picnic with apple hand pies or yummy brownies. Likewise, there’s easy to make peanut butter cookies from a cake mix. And I think the kids will really enjoy these Patriotic Star Wands.

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!

Summer Picnic Recipes – Salads

BLT Bowtie Pasta Salad by Salt And Lavender

Strawberry Bacon Blue Cheese Salad by Lemon Tree Dwelling

Cucumber Salad 

Bacon Potato Salad by Averie Cooks

Pizza Pasta Salad by The Girl Who Ate Everything

Drinks Perfect for a Picnic

Strawberry Lemonade Recipe

Summer Picnic Perfect Sandwiches

BBQ Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels by Five Heart Home

Bacon Cheeseburger Wraps by The Recipe Critic

Chicken BBQ Sliders

Perfect Ending to a Summer Picnic – Desserts

Apple Hand Pies by Brown Eyed Baker

Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies by Sally’s Baking Addiction

Berry Trifle with Angel Food Cake – only 5 Weight Watcher points! 

Peach Dump Cake

Peanut Butter Cookies from a Cake Mix

Patriotic Star Cereal Treats

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

15 summer picnic recipes


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