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    Home » Recipes » Recipe Collections / Round-Ups

    May 22, 2024 by Sylvie · This post may contain affiliate links

    Gluten-Free Picnic Recipes

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    Pack your basket with these easy and tasty gluten-free picnic recipes and enjoy a beautiful day outdoors with friends and family. From dips to salads and desserts, these gluten-free picnic ideas are easy to make ahead, best eaten at room temperature and don’t mind being packed up.

    Gluten-Free Picnic Recipes

    Grab your picnic basket and blanket, because it’s that time of year again; time to head outdoors and enjoy those beautiful sunshine-filled days. 

    Is there any better way to spend a beautiful day than to set out a blanket, open up a basket-full of food, and pour a crisp glass of lemonade while soaking in the sun? 

    A sunny day is the perfect excuse to pack up a picnic basket and enjoy the great outdoors while we can, because before you know it we’ll be picking out pumpkins, and putting on socks and sweaters while we plan our holiday menus.

    Whether you’re headed down to the park  or spending a day at the beach you want your food to survive the trip which is why I’ve rounded-up some of my favorite gluten-free recipes that are easy to make ahead, are best eaten at room temperature and don’t mind being packed up.

    From dips to salads and wraps and a little something sweet for dessert, these gluten-free picnic recipes are made for sharing outdoors with friends and family.  Just add your favorite summer drink and head out!

    Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Dip (Muhammara)

    Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Dip Recipe

    Serve this smoky red pepper dip alongside your favorite gluten-free chips for dipping and you have a simple make-ahead appetizer for any picnic you may be heading to.

    Strawberry Salsa

    Strawberry Melon Salsa Fresca Recipe

    If salsa is more your style try this fresh strawberry salsa.  This sweet and savory fruit salsa made of strawberries, watermelon and cantaloupe is a wonderfully refreshing twist on an old party favorite.  

    French Potato Salad

    French Potato Salad on Platter

    If there’s one thing that doesn’t go well with the outdoors, it’s mayo.  Heat and mayo just don’t mix; but with this mayo-free French potato salad you won’t have to worry about it sitting out at room temperature.

    Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

    Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad in Wood Serving Bowl

    What’s a summer picnic or potluck without a pasta salad? This gluten-free pasta salad is filled with warm weather favorites like tomatoes, basil and garlic for lots of fresh flavor that can stand up to the heat.

    Orzo Pesto Pasta Salad

    Gluten-Free Orzo (Risoni) Pasta Salad with Pesto and Sundried Tomatoes on Serving Platter

    This gluten-free pesto pasta salad is an easy addition to bring along to a picnic, the beach, or a backyard barbecue since it won’t spoil if it sits out for a bit. 

    Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

    Tomato Chickpea Salad on late with serving utensils

    This Mediterranean chickpea salad is perfect for picnics since it’s easy to make ahead of time and keeps well at room temperature (no wilting lettuce to worry about).

    Cauliflower Tabbouleh

    Grain-Free Cauliflower Tabbouleh in Bowls

    With few ingredients, no cooking and relatively little prep time this gluten-free cauliflower tabbouleh filled with tomatoes and fresh herbs is an easy addition to any outdoor meal.

    Red Cabbage and Carrot Slaw

    Carrot Cabbage Slaw with Orange Sesame Dressing

    Every picnic needs a good slaw and this Asian inspired slaw with orange sesame dressing is a crunchy and fresh addition to any outdoor meal (no mayo involved).

    Thai Vegetable Coconut Wraps

    Thai Vegetable Coconut Wraps Cut in Half

    Filled with crunchy vegetables and served with a cashew dipping sauce, these Thai vegetable wraps made with gluten-free coconut wraps make an easy and delicious no-cook meal that’s both pretty and portable.

    Collard Green Wraps

    Collard Green Wraps

    Or try these naturally gluten-free vegan collard wraps, packed with fresh vegetables and a creamy dairy-free basil pesto that are perfect for picnics.

    Watermelon Berry Salad

    Berry Watermelon Salad with Ruby Syrup

    It wouldn’t be a picnic without watermelon and this watermelon fruit salad is bursting with bold berry flavor! 

    Spicy Watermelon Salad

    Watermelon Salad with Chili and Mint on Plate Top View

    If you prefer your watermelon on the savory side then try this spicy watermelon salad that pairs cooling crisp slices of watermelon with spicy chili peppers and salty olives.

    Best Gluten-Free Brownies

    Best Gluten-Free Brownies

    Every picnic needs a few good sweets to finish the meal and these chewy gluten-free brownies with their crinkly tops are always a crowd-pleaser.

    Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Cake

    Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Buckle in Baking Dish with Forks

    This gluten-free cake features a lemon and olive oil flavored cake batter, studded with cherries, for an everyday kind of dessert that’s easy to make and pack up.

    Flourless Trail Mix Cookies 

    Flourless Trail Mix Cookies in Tin and on Board

    These easy and chewy flourless gluten-free trail mix cookies are chock-full of everyday favorites like nuts, fruit and chocolate.

    Happy Picnicking!

    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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    Comments

    1. Dorothy says

      July 26, 2022 at 9:27 am

      Orzo is not gluten free. It is made with semolina flour.

      Reply
      • Sylvie says

        August 21, 2022 at 9:04 pm

        Correct, but there are now gluten-free options available made from chickpeas! I link to one in the recipe if you'd like to check it out.

        Reply
    2. Catherine says

      July 06, 2016 at 11:01 am

      Dear Sylvie, I'm ready to pack a picnic basket and head off to the beach right now! So many delicious ideas. xo, Catherine

      Reply
    3. Liv @ Healthy Liv says

      July 06, 2016 at 9:20 am

      Feeling inspired to go on a picnic now! So many fancy and beautiful picnic options!

      Reply
    4. allie says

      July 06, 2016 at 8:42 am

      I love all these delicious and healthy choices, Sylvia. The Mediterranean style nachos look wonderful!

      Reply
    5. marye says

      July 06, 2016 at 5:55 am

      What a great selection! They all look so yummy!

      Reply
    6. Kristen says

      July 06, 2016 at 5:54 am

      What a great round-up! We are spending our days at the pool and all these are perfect for picnics there!

      Reply
    7. Rachel @ Baked by Rachel says

      July 06, 2016 at 4:36 am

      So many beautiful and flavorful options for summer! I want to try them all! 🙂

      Reply

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