Picnic Salad and Food Ideas

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Picnics are the perfect way to enjoy good food and great company outdoors. Whether it’s a family outing or a group gathering, choosing the right picnic salads and other picnic foods can make all the difference.

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Picnic Salad to Picnic Meals

Get inspired with these picnic food ideas below. Use the table of contents, or scroll through all the wonderful pictures. Prefer an Italian-style picnic? Check out this post here.

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Delicious Antipasto Salad

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I'm sharing this easy antipasto salad recipe that I use frequently for a healthy lunch or side dish for dinner. It is great for parties and is super healthy!
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Classic Caprese Salad

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Enjoy this healthy caprese salad guilt-free!
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Bruschetta on Toasted Bread

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Delicious Italian Bruschetta Pomodoro is one of my favorite Italian side dishes. You don't have to go to a restaurant to eat it. This recipe is so easy to make you'll be surprised!
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White Bean Salad

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cannellini white bean salad
This healthy Italian white bean salad uses cannellini beans and it's so easy to make. Perfect for parties, side dishes or as a healthy main dish!
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If you are fan of using tomatoes for dinner check out my collection of Italian tomato recipes.

Italian Fruit Salad

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Enjoy this Italian fruit salad with a wonderful dressing that everyone will love.
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Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

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cherry tomato caprese salad
Make your caprese salad even easier with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls!
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Healthy Chickpea Salad

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This is one of my favorite Italian recipes. I actually make it all year round, not just in the summer. You can use it for a healthy meal for dinner or lunch or to take to a party. It's easy to make and everyone will love it!
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Chicken Sausage Pasta Salad

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Enjoy this sausage filled pasta salad with refreshing ingredients that make this dish delicious!
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Pasta Salad with Sun Dried Tomatoes

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An easy to make Italian salad for any picnic, or lunch.
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Tortellini Picnic Salad

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Delicious pasta salad with tortellini and mediterranean flavors!
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Pasta Salad with Tuna and Beans

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Italian tuna pasta salad
Here's an easy Italian tuna pasta salad recipe and I'm so happy to share it with you! It's great for side dishes, lunch or parties. Simple, easy and lots of flavor! Enjoy!
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Authentic Panzanella Salad Recipe

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Enjoy this panzanella salad, a traditional Italian recipes that is from the old-country.
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Italian Potato Salad

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Delicious Italian potato salad with olive oil and vinegar
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Angel Hair Pasta Salad

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Enjoy this refreshing and delicious angel hair pasta salad. Easy and quick!
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Additional Picnic Foods

Here are some food ideas from appetizers to main dishes that will be delicious options for everyone at your summer outting!

Baked Pasta

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Baked pasta is not hard to make!  Watch my video to see how easy it is.  One of my favorite Italian dinners of all time! Great for holidays and parties too!
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Grilled Margherita Pizza

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A great way to make a delicious grilled margherita pizza!
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Eggplant Stacks

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Delicious oven baked eggplant sandwiches filled with Italian cheese. Baked to a crispy perfection!
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Other recipes you may enjoy

Here are some additional recipes you may enjoy that don’t use chicken.

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If you love pasta, try this pesto pasta.

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Try these Italian pasta recipes that are perfect for quick dinners or get togethers.

fried eggplant

Enjoy some Italian fried eggplant as a side dish to any chicken dish!

I hope you’ve enjoyed these inspiring ideas for some easy picnic salad recipes that you can try at home. Let me know if you do and any changes you made to make them your own!

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Liz
Liz

My name is Liz, a 2nd generation Italian-American. I love sharing easy Italian recipes through my blog and videos to anyone who enjoys Italian cooking. Learn more about me.

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