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22 Healthy Picnic Recipes Perfect For Lunch In The Park

Take these light bites outside already!

By Hannah Doolin and
bruschetta pasta
Ethan Calabrese

Looking for easy and fresh picnic food ideas? These healthy appetizers and summer recipes are light, easy to transport and and best eaten on a blanket in the grass. For even more nice-weather menu ideas, check out our favorite grilling recipes and summer pastas.

1

Loaded Cauliflower Salad

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Park Feierbach

You won't believe it's not really potato salad.

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2

Strawberry Balsamic Pasta Salad

strawberry balsamic pasta salad
Ethan Calabrese

Just in time for sweet, sweet summertime.

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3

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

bruschetta pasta salad
Ethan Calabrese

This salad is the epitome of summer in a bowl.

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4

Best-Ever Farro Salad

farro salad
Park Feierbach

Healthy, filling, and so easy to customize!

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5

Caprese Bites

caprese bites
Jon Komar

This is the easiest appetizer that always wins.

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6

Chicken Avocado Roll-Ups

chicken avocado roll ups
Jonathan Boulton

These chicken avocado salad pinwheels double as a nutritious lunch and an adorable party appetizer.

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7

Antipasto Bites

Antipasto Bites
JONATHAN BOULTON

Fresh tortellini makes this the perfect hearty party snack.

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8

Fruit and Nut Bars

Fruit and Nut Bars
Mary Britton

No baking required for this grab-and-go snack.

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9

Avocado Chips

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Park Feierbach

Don't skip the chips! Just make them out of avocados instead.

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10

Easy Crustless Quiche

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Parker Feierbach

No crust, no problem. Seriously!

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11

Greek Salad Skewers

greek salad skewers
Jonathan Boulton

Like a Greek salad on a stick!

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12

Avocado-Pesto Pasta with Fresh Corn

avocado pesto pasta salad with corn recipe
Judy Kim

Expand your pesto pasta-bilities with avocado and sweet corn.

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13

Taco Salad In A Jar

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Ethan Calabrese

The heartiest thing you can tote in your picnic basket.

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14

Greek Pasta Salad

greek pasta salad
Jessica Marx

The classic flavors you love, paired with pasta. Opa!

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15

Keto Avocado Egg Salad

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Parker Feierbach

Sometimes you're craving a classic—but want to keep keto, too.

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16

Five Layer Dip In A Jar

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Ethan Calabrese

Use a spoon to easily spread all the layers on tortilla chips.

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17

Mexican-Style Corn Salad

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Ethan Calabrese

Mexican street-style corn meets corn salad in the best way.

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18

Pesto Pasta Salad In A Jar

pesto pasta salad in a jar
Ethan Calabrese

You can't go wrong with pesto, tomatoes, and feta.

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19

Cobb Pasta Salad

cobb pasta salad
JESSICA MARX

Your lunchtime favorite: pasta-ified.

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20

Chili and Cornbread In A Jar

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Ethan Calabrese

Layers of chili and crumbled corn bread topped with sour cream and scallions will keep you cozy.

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