1Caprese Salad
Will Dickey
This timeless pairing embodies freshness, making it an ideal complement to any summer dish. Juicy, ripe tomato slices are stacked with smooth, creamy mozzarella and fragrant basil leaves, then finished with a drizzle of zesty balsamic glaze.
Get Ree’s Caprese Salad recipe.
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2Ramen Noodle Salad
Will Dickey
A delightful mix of crispy toasted ramen noodles, buttery cashews, and fresh coleslaw come together with bursts of juicy mandarin oranges for this vibrant salad. The finishing touch is a homemade dressing that delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
Get the Ramen Noodle Salad recipe.
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3Easy Summer Vegetable Tarts
Gordon Sawyer
Showcase fresh seasonal produce with these simple yet elegant tarts! Using store-bought puff pastry as a base, the tarts are topped with a creamy ricotta and pesto mixture, then layered with thinly sliced zucchini, yellow squash, and juicy cherry tomatoes.
Get the Easy Summer Vegetable Tarts recipe.
4Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Will Dickey
Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this picnic-ready dish features a hearty mix of peas, ham, red bell pepper, green onions, and cheddar cheese. Bonus: Bow tie pasta is the perfect shape for all that zesty dressing to settle into.
Get the Bow Tie Pasta Salad recipe.
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5Grilled Veggie Skewers
C.W. Newell
Packed with a mix of fresh zucchini, mushrooms, squash, cherry tomatoes, and other veggies, these skewers are lightly seasoned and grilled to perfection—plus, they’re so easy to eat off throughout the picnic.
Get the Grilled Veggie Skewers recipe.
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6Ranch Slaw 
David Malosh
Coleslaw is a summer staple, but this ranch-inspired twist takes it to the next level! Crisp carrots, scallions, and coleslaw mix are tossed in a rich, creamy ranch dressing, making it the perfect companion for your picnic favorites.
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7Taco Pasta Salad
Will Dickey
Tacos and pasta are already delicious on their own, so combining them creates an irresistible fusion! Packed with flavor, this dish features corn, chorizo, green onions, pickled jalapeños, cotija cheese, and a crunchy kick from chili lime corn chips.
Get Ree’s Taco Pasta Salad recipe.
8Esquites
Caitlin Bensel
This Mexican street corn salad is a picnic-perfect delight! Charred corn and roasted poblano peppers are mixed into a zesty, garlicky, and cheesy dressing, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser that will vanishe in no time.
Get the Esquites recipe.
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9Caesar Salad 
Caitlin Bensel
Whether paired with pizza, pasta, or a hearty picnic spread, a classic Caesar salad is always a winning choice! Featuring crisp lettuce and crunchy croutons, this side dish brings a refreshing bite to any meal.
Get the Caesar Salad recipe.
10Radish Salad
Will Dickey
Get your greens (and pinks) in with this crunchy cucumber and radish salad! The delicately sliced vegetables are lightly dressed with olive oil and lemon juice, allowing their fresh flavors to take center stage.
Get the Radish Salad recipe.
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11Waldorf Salad
Will Dickey
This creamy, fruit-filled salad offers a variety of different textures, flavors, and seasonal colors. It’s one of the most refreshing picnic salads you can make!
Get the Waldorf Salad recipe.
12Deviled Eggs
Caitlin Bensel
This tried-and-true deviled egg recipe is a must-have at any picnic or potluck. There’s nothing complicated about it, just hard-boiled eggs stuffed with a creamy filling of cooked egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, and tangy pickle juice. But that’s what makes it so good!
Get the Deviled Eggs recipe.
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13Corn Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Bring bold flavors to your picnic with this zesty corn salad, featuring smoky chipotle, tangy hot sauce, and fiery jalapeño peppers. Creamy avocado and crumbled queso fresco add a perfect touch to balance the spice.
Get the Corn Salad recipe.
14Buttermilk Biscuits
Will Dickey
Biscuits are a must-have for any picnic basket, no matter the other goodies inside. This recipe guarantees perfectly tender and flaky biscuits every single time.
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15Cucumber Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Cool, refreshing, and crisp—this salad is perfect for warm days spent in the sun. To make it simple, the sliced veggies and zippy dressing can be tossed a day before, but be sure to reserve the herbs until you’re ready to serve.
Get the Cucumber Salad recipe.
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16Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Bacon, cheese, and potatoes—what’s not to love? This crowd-pleasing dish is a fun new way to serve up loaded potatoes.
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17Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
Will Dickey
This is the kind of macaroni salad that’s both sweet and tangy with little bits of crunch from chopped celery, carrots, and green onion. It’s easy to make ahead, but you might need to stir in a tablespoon or two of milk to loosen it up.
Get the Hawaiian Macaroni Salad recipe.
18Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Hector Manuel Sanchez
A colorful assortment of fruit will brighten up any picnic spread! And serving them on skewers means that you don’t even need a fork to eat it.
Get the Rainbow Fruit Skewers recipe.
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19Broccoli Slaw
Caitlin Bensel
This twist on classic coleslaw adds extra crunch and nutrition to the mix by using broccoli alongside the cabbage and carrots. Raisins add a hint of sweetness and roasted salted sunflower kernels are nutty and fun!
Get the Broccoli Slaw recipe.
20Tortellini Pasta Salad
Caitlin Bensel
Using cheese-stuffed tortellini in place of your typical pasta is a deliciously hearty idea for this picnic side. The cheesiness also pairs well with the Italian flavors of salami, zucchini, olives, pepperoncini, and sun-dried tomato dressing.
Get the Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe.
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