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July 24, 2019

15 Beach-Friendly Recipes to Pack for a Picnic (Paleo, Vegan)

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From drinks to dessert, with fresh wraps and hearty salads in between, these paleo and vegan picnic recipes are easy to pack up and bring to the beach.

15 Beach-Friendly Recipes to Pack for a Picnic

So last time we talked about some essential picnic supplies to bring to the beach, but now that we’ve got the basics covered, let’s get to the good part – the food.

If you’re wondering what to pack in that cooler for your trip to the beach then I’ve pulled together some recipes that are perfect for enjoying outdoors. While it’s always nice to pack up some staples like trail mix, fruit and chips, you’ll probably want something more filling as well at some point. Ideally picnic food should be: something you can easily assemble or prepare in advance, it should also be able to withstand being transported, taste great at room temperature (no iffy ingredients that could spoil in the heat) and be easy to eat.  From wraps and hearty salads to dips and desserts here are 15 recipes to bring along to the beach.

Drinks

Watermelon Hibiscus Agua Fresca

Watermelon Hibiscus Agua Fresca in Glasses with Lime Slices

Refreshing and simple to make, this agua fresca is an easy pick for a thirst-quenching drink you can make ahead of time.

Raspberry Rooibos Grapefruit Iced Tea

Raspberry Rooibos Grapefruit Iced Tea in Pitcher with ice and glasses

This raspberry, rooibos, grapefruit iced tea is fruity with a refreshing sweet/tart taste.

Lemon Goji Switchel

lemon goji switchel in glasses with lemon slices

The original electrolyte drink, without all the artificial color and high fructose corn syrup of course.

 

Appetizers, Salads and Mains

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip

Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara) in Bowl Surrounded by Chips

Serve it with some homemade pita chips or store bought grain-free chips and you have a simple make-ahead appetizer for any picnic.

Spicy Green Almond Hummus

Spicy Green Almond Hummus (Paleo)

This green hummus is a spicy little number, loaded with fresh flavors and goes with everything from cut up vegetables, to salads, sandwiches and wraps.

Sesame Nori Roasted Cashews

Sesame Nori Roasted Cashews in Small Wood Bowls

These salty, sweet cashews with a hit of umami make a great portable snack.

Carrot Cabbage Slaw with Orange Sesame Dressing

Carrot Cabbage Slaw with Orange Sesame Dressing (Vegan)

If you’re looking for a summer salad or side that’s easy to throw together and bring along, then a slaw is the answer.

Daikon Noodles with Red Cabbage Spinach Slaw

Daikon Noodles with Red Cabbage, Spinach Slaw and Sesame Mustard Dressing in Large Bowl with Chop Sticks

This noodle salad is all about the crisp and crunch of the shredded slaw, the cool slipperiness of the daikon noodles and the punch of heat from the sesame mustard dressing.

Spring Lettuce Cups

Spring Lettuce Cups with Snap Pea Radish Slaw and Cucumber Noodles (Vegan) on Platter with Sauce

These portable bite-sized lettuce wraps are bursting with an assortment of crisp and crunchy vegetables and herbs.

Cucumber Kelp Noodle Lettuce Wraps

Cucumber and Kelp Noodle Lettuce Wraps with Sesame Sunflower Sauce on White Plates with Sauce

Carrots, cucumber, kelp noodles and a creamy sesame sunflower sauce fill these summer roll inspired lettuce wraps.

Zucchini Noodle Kale and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad

Zucchini Noodle, Kale and Sundried Tomato Salad on Plate over Napkin

While most lettuce based salads can’t be dressed ahead of time and wilt in the heat, this hearty salad comes to the rescue with its staying power.

Sesame Snap Pea and Broccoli Stalk Salad

Sesame Snap Pea and Broccoli Stalk Salad in white bowls

This crunch-filled salad holds up well at room temperature for hours, making it a natural for outdoor entertaining.

 

Dessert

Mini Brownie Bites

Mini Brownie Bites in Napkin Lined Bowl

These mini two-bite paleo, vegan and gluten-free brownies are puffed around the edges, chewy in the middle and loaded with fudgey chocolate flavor.

Crispy Coconut Cookies

Crispy Coconut Cookies Stacked on Plate

These gluten-free, paleo and vegan coconut cookies are crisp and buttery, light as air and melt-in-your-mouth good.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle

Chocolate Chip Cookie Brittle in Tin

This paleo and vegan chocolate chip cookie brittle is a crisp and crunchy take on an old favorite.

Happy Picnicking!

P.S. Also check out these 25 healthy gluten-free and grain-free recipes that are picnic proof.

 

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Sylvie

Sylvie Shirazi is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Gourmande in the Kitchen. For the last 10 years she’s been making eating more healthfully easy and accessible with gluten-free, grain-free, paleo and vegan recipes that are free from processed ingredients.

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