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    22 Perfect Picnic Dishes

    Published: Jun 26, 2018 · Modified: Oct 12, 2022 by Carolyn Hetke · This post may contain affiliate links,

    Beach picnic, dock picnic or a patio party -summer is here so why not celebrate with these picnic dishes that are all make ahead and travel well.   Take your pick of beverages, sandwiches, salads and sweets from the recipes below.  Once that cooler is packed the work is done so you can enjoy the party too.

    Spanish Rosé Sangria from Bacon is Magic

    Picnic Rosé Sangria

    Rosemary Infused Fresh Grapefruit Spritzer from Satori Design for Living

    Grapefruit Vodka Spritzer

    Old Fashioned Strawberry Rhubarb Lemonade/Sugar Free from Eyecandypopper.Strawberry Rhubarb LemonadeLemon Dill Shrimp on a Stick from The Wine Lover's KitchenLemon Dill Shrimp Appetizers

    Get inspired by My Island Bistro Kitchen Sliders and Salad Sunday Picnic.  Besides the Sliders and Potato Salad and Green Salad there are links to Homemade Blueberry BBQ Sauce, slider buns and other Prince Edward Island inspired things.

    Slider Salad Sunday Picnic

    Muffuletta Sandwich by The Wine Lover's Kitchenwedges of muffuletta sandwich filled with olive relish, cold meat and cheese slices

    Easy Chicken Salad Sandwiches  from Julia's Kitchen - uses a deli chicken or chicken leftover meatPicnic Chicken Salad

    Spiralized Cucumber Shrimp Salad with Honey Lime Dressing from Lichen Palio, AIP

    Picnic Shrimp Salad

    Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad from Salt and Lavender

    Picnic Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad

    Shrimp Saffron Pasta Salad from The Wine Lover's Kitchen

    Seafood Saffron Pasta

    Zucchini Thyme Galette  from My Kitchen LovePicinic Zucchini Thyme Galette

    Cucumber Mango Salad from The Wine Lover's Kitchen

    mango-cucumber-salad

    Easy Bean Pecan Salad - Gluten free, Vegan, Healthy and Tasty from Imagelicious

    Picnic Bean Salad

    Thai Glass Noodle Salad - Yum Woon Sen from Cinnamon and Coriander

    Picnic Thai Glass Noodle Salad

    Berry Citrus Kale Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette from Crumb Top Baking.  This is the perfect time to make this salad with all the fresh fruit in season.

    Picnic Berry Kale Salad

    The Perfect Simple Tomato Salad from My Kitchen Love

    Picnic Easy Tomato Salad

    Mason Jar Peach Crisp from Flavour & Savour

    Picnic Mason Jar Peach Crisp

    Tequila Lime Squares from The Wine Lover's Kitchen

    Chocolate Frosted Almond Brownies from Chocolates and ChaiPicnic Chocolate Frosted Almond Brownies

    Chocolate  Salami from The Wine Lover's Kitchen

    Chocolate Salami

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    1. Elaine

      June 27, 2018 at 7:42 pm

      This is a great collection of picnic recipes! So many great ideas to try. Thanks so much for including my Mason Jar Peach Crisp!

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    2. Leanne | Crumb Top Baking

      June 27, 2018 at 6:46 pm

      Oh my goodness, so may delicious picnic recipe ideas! Now, if only the weather would cooperate here so I could plan one! Thanks for including my berry salad!!

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    3. Denise from Urb’n’Spice

      June 26, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      There are some wonderful recipes in this picnic ideas roundup! Thank you so much for including my summer salad ideas. ?❤️

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    4. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender

      June 26, 2018 at 5:11 pm

      I want to go on a picnic now! Thanks so much for including my pasta salad! 🙂

      Reply

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