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    10 Easy Vegan Picnic Recipes

    May 28, 2017 by Kaitlin

    Our favorite easy Vegan Picnic Recipes! Healthy, festive, and crowd-pleasing, plus can be also made ahead of time.

    Easy and healthy vegan picnic recipes photo collage

    A collection of our favorite easy + healthy vegan picnic recipes for summer enjoyment.

    They are plant-based, simple to prepare, and also crowd-pleasing!

    Bowl of Mexican Quinoa Salad with cilantro and lime

    1. Mexican Quinoa Salad

    This hearty salad is full of fresh flavors and beautiful colors.

    Greek Chopped Salad in a bowl with spoon

    2. Ultimate Greek Chopped Salad

    I've made this salad countless times for gatherings with great response. It's wonderfully hearty because of the added chickpeas.

    Texas Caviar in a large bowl with spoon and chips

    3. Healthy Texas Caviar

    An oil-free, healthier take on traditional cowboy caviar. Serve as is, or also bring chips for dipping.

    plate of vegan black bean lentil salad with tomato and cilantro

    4. Black Bean Lentil Salad with Cumin-Lime Dressing

    Lentils and black beans are so great together. Plus also budget-friendly!

    Cracker dipping into bowl of quinoa tabbouleh salad

    5. Quinoa Tabbouleh

    Serve this ultra-fresh dip with crackers or also as a light salad.

    Avocado Sandwich on a plate with tomato, spinach, sprouts, and onion

    6. Avocado Veggie Sandwich

    Sandwiches are so classic for picnics. This one can also be easily customized. (Tip: make a batch of this homemade Hummus to spread on the sandwich. Then take along the rest as a dip with crackers or veggies!)

    Vegan quinoa avocado salad with spinach and tomatoes in a bowl

    7. Quinoa Avocado Spinach Power Salad

    One of my most-made salad recipes which also seems to be a great crowd-pleaser.

    Bowl of edamame corn salad with tomato and cilantro

    8. Edamame, Tomato, Corn Salad with Lemon Dressing

    Edamame is a fun and often unique ingredient. Fresh summer ingredients are combined, then topped with a lemon dressing.

    Vegan quinoa vegetable salad with lemon dressing in a bowl

    9. Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Lemon-Basil Dressing

    Colorful, fresh, and topped with a delicious lemon-basil dressing!

    Fiesta Bean Salad with cumin-lime dressing on a plate

    10. Fiesta Bean Salad

    Either scoop it up with chips or enjoy as a salad.

    Blender salsa in a bowl with tortilla chips

    Bonus: Blender Salsa

    This recipe is great made ahead of time because the flavors intensify as it sits.

    This Strawberry-Lime Watermelon Slush is also a lovely summertime refreshment.

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    1. Brigitte

      July 26, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      These are great! Thanks for the inspiration.

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