Quick and Easy No-Cook Picnic Recipes

Whether your picnic is by the sea, in the woods or in a park, you'll love these easy, no-cook dishes

Lisa Cericola ON May 23, 2012 at 9:41AM

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Courtesy of 'The Illustrated Kitchen Bible: 1,000 Family Recipes from Around the World'

Summer picnics are about enjoying family and friends and the great outdoors -- not fussy food that requires lots of time and energy. Load up your picnic basket with some of these easy, travel-friendly dishes and round out your menu with store-bought crackers, cheeses, meats and other delicious nibbles. Summer entertaining at its easiest!

Main Dishes:
Mediterranean Tuna Salad Wrap
Shrimp Rolls
Open-Faced Roast Beef and Pesto Sandwich

Salads & Side Dishes:
Tuscan Bread Salad (pictured)
Tropical Fruit Salad
Chopped Vegetable Salad with Creamy Oregano Dressing
Greek Tomato and Feta Salad
Watermelon, Mint and Basil Salad

Dips and Spreads:
Sundried Tomato and Bean Dip
Haas Avocado and Mango Salsa
Edamame Hummus
Herbed Goat Cheese Spread
Avocado Corn Salsa
Mediterranean Feta Dip

Desserts:
Fruit Fondue
No-Bake Peanut Butter Rice Krispies Cookies
Summer Pudding

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