It's National Picnic Day! Yes, that's a thing, and no I'm definitely not mad about it.
Whether you're celebrating today or not, it's still the start of the picnic season. Mother's Day is just a few weeks away, and it will be summer before we know it. I can see (and taste) all the sandwiches and side salads now. So what better way to celebrate this day and season in general than with a roundup of some of the most delicious, healthy, picnic-themed recipes I could find from the lovely ladies of the BGB Community.
We've got ya covered on everything from sides to main dishes to desserts. Whether you're vegan, gluten free, paleo, you name it, there's something tasty for everyone!
Starters, Sides, and Salads
Photo by Strength & Sunshine
Healthy Buffalo Chickpea Dip - Fooduzzi
Grilled Corn with Cilantro Lime Butter (Dairy Free) - The Fit Foodie Mama
Easy Grapefruit Corn and Mint Salad - Athletic Avocado
Strawberry Watermelon Basil Summer Side Dish - Made to Glow
Quinoa, Black Bean, & Corn Salad - Lean, Clean, & Brie
Tortellini Pasta Salad - That Girl Shannon
High Protein Potato Salad (Gluten Free + Low Fat) - Healthy Helper
Pineapple Coconut Cole Slaw - A Whisk and Two Wands
"Cheesy" Pasta Salad with Cream Sauce - Danielle's Kitchen
Summer Veggie Pasta Salad - Strength & Sunshine
Vegan Curried Pasta Salad - Emilie Eats
Greek Pasta Salad with Teff Penne - All Roads Lead to Healthy
Onto the Main Course
Photo by Pumpkin & Peanut Butter
Fit Chick Chicken Salad - Hello Spoonful
Vegan Shredded Tofu Pesto Sandwich - Diary of an Ex Sloth
Crunchy Almond "Tuna" Salad - Balance with B
Kedgeree, Quick and Easy - Apron Strings and Sticky Fingers
Vegan Tuna Salad Sandwich - Apollo & Luna
Chipotle Chicken Salad Sandwich (Paleo, No Mayo, Gluten Free) - Fitful Focus
Smashed White Bean, Basil, and Avocado Sandwich - Pumpkin & Peanut Butter
Pizza Scrolls - Five Beans Food
Healthier Homity Pie - Emma's Little Kitchen
Desserts and Snacks
Photo by Emilie Eats
Dark Chocolate Covered Popcorn - The Clean Eating Couple
Healthy Oatmeal Cookies - Ana Goes Fit
Fruit Platter Squares - A Traveling Wife
Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwiches - Chronicles of Passion
Peanut Butter Banana Sushi - Nutrition Starring YOU
Cake Batter Popcorn - Fairyburger
Chocolate Covered Chickpea Protein Balls - Emilie Eats
Yogurt and Berry Bark - Masala Girl Travels
Gluten Free Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins - All Roads Lead to Healthy