50 Summer Picnic Recipes

These 50 summer picnic recipes are just what you need for a summer full of bright and flavorful entertaining! From appetizers and hot dogs to side dishes and ice cream, these 50 summer picnic recipes were handpicked from the Cooking and Beer archives just for you!
Creamy Asparagus and Watercress Spring Pea Soup (vegan)
Creamy Asparagus and Watercress Spring Pea Soup highlights the vibrant flavors of spring in a simple, yet delicious recipe! Asparagus, watercress and spring peas are the main components of this soup, but the cashew cream gives it a creamy texture that can’t be matched!
Crispy Honey Mustard Chicken Thighs with Creamy Mustard Sauce (plus a giveaway!)
Paired with a Brown Ale This post is sponsored by Maille Dijon Delights. All opinions are my own.
Green Goddess Pizza
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Grilled Fingerling Potato Salad with Chia Seed Ranch Dressing (vegan)
Paired with a Blonde Ale This recipe for grilled fingerling potato salad with chia seed ranch dressing is perfect for your next picnic! Fresh fingerling potatoes are boiled and then charred on the grill. They are then tossed with fresh green onions and jalapeños for some spice. Drizzle some vegan homemade chia seed ranch dressing […]
Classic Wedge Salad with Warm Honey Fig Blue Cheese
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Vanilla Frozen Yogurt and Blueberry Terrine
Perfectly refreshing, this blueberry terrine is a simple, yet elegant dessert recipe!
Sweet and Salty Candied Nuts
A combination of walnuts, cashews and almonds are tossed in a soft caramel-like sauce. After they are baked to golden perfection, a sugary residue is left to adhere to the salty nuts. After they are cooled and broken into chunks, these sweet and salty candied nuts are the perfect quick sweet snack and are best […]
Sweet and Sticky Chicken Strips
Paired with a Pale Ale This recipe originally appeared on PinkWhen. Sweet and Sticky Chicken Strips are a simple, quick and delicious dinner or lunch recipe! They are dredged in the perfect mixture and baked not fried, making them super crispy on the outside and tender on the inside!