Headed to a barbecue or outdoor potluck this summer? Here are some great picnic recipes to bring with you — they’re no-mess, can hold up in the heat and are guaranteed to impress a crowd!
Appetizers, Dips and Starters
Baingan Bharta (Indian Eggplant Dip)
Beer Cheese
Fiery Hummus with Crushed Red Pepper
Guacamole
Spicy Kale Chips
White Bean Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Salads and Sides
Caprese Panzanella
Chicken and Pineapple Kabobs
Farro Salad with Asparagus and Feta
Garlicky Potatoes, Green Beans and Cauliflower
Mango Salsa/Salad with Black Beans
Moroccan Barley Salad
Pesto Potato Salad with Green Beans
Smashed Chickpea and Avocado Salad
Smashed Chickpea and Olive Salad
Tzatziki Chicken Salad (you should keep this in a cooler)
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Desserts
Airy Dark Chocolate Meringues (gluten-free!)
Berry Hand Pies
Berry Yogurt Cheesecake Cupcakes
Blueberry Crumb Bars
Lemon Yogurt Pound Cake
Loaded Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
Luscious Meyer Lemon Bars
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Orange Cornmeal Cake
Strawberry Buttermilk Cake
Strawberry Rhubarb Tartlets
Strawberry Streusel Bars
Drinks
Champagne Sangria
Fresh Blackberry Brambles
Mango Lassi