My Favorite Healthy Summer Picnic Recipes

I know the official start day for Summer is June 20, but in my head, summer always starts right after Memorial Day. And after a year of being cooped up inside and not seeing so many of my favorite faces, I’m ready to get this summer going with lots of fun picnics in the park, backyard cookouts, days on the beach, and nights on the deck. So today I’m sharing some of my favorite healthy summer picnic recipes that you can take with you to all of your outdoor gatherings.

One note: Most of these recipes are cold! Meaning they are great for packing up in a cooler and taking it with you wherever you go. So if you want to picnic at the beach or in the park, you won’t have to worry about carrying anything warm or needing to reheat something.

However, you will come across one grilling recipe. It’s the perfect recipe to grill when you’re out at a park or camping in the woods!

Salsa Verde

Roast up this homemade salsa verde and enjoy as an appetizer with tortilla chips and margaritas.

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Caprese Salad

This easy salad recipe is great as a side or an appetizer in the summertime. The best part? No cooking necessary!

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Bruschetta

Adding goat cheese to the slices of bread will contrast well with the fresh tomatoes.

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serving slices of bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil

Greek Pasta Salad

This refreshing pasta salad is great as a side at your backyard BBQ, or a picnic lunch in the park.

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Lemon vinaigrette dressing being poured onto an arugula salad

Lemon Arugula Salad

This simple five-ingredient salad is great for your lunch meal prep.

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Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Find yourself with a lot of leftover rotisserie chicken? Throw together a chicken salad and serve it in lettuce wraps for an easy lunch this week.

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BLT Sandwich

Use up those fresh tomatoes and throw together this BLT sandwich for lunch.

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Muffuletta Sandwich

This classic New Orleans muffuletta sandwich is the perfect meal to throw together for a quick lunch.

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kielbasa foil pack dinner on a picnic table

Kielbasa Foil Packs

This easy five-ingredient dinner is perfect for throwing on the fire while camping in the great outdoors.

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Rice Krispies Treats

This is the cheapest three-ingredient dessert you can throw together for any kind of gathering—or simply to enjoy yourself all week long!

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chocolate chip cookies piled up next to milk

Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Broiling your cookie dough before baking will make perfectly chewy (yet not super underdone) chocolate chip cookies!

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