59 Vegetarian Recipes That Are Perfect for Picnics

Packing a picnic is kind of like packing a lunch. Sure, you could make a meal out of baby carrots and potato chips, but that’s no fun. For some of us, eating outdoors is a rare treat (bonus if it’s on a blanket atop a picturesque grassy knoll), so why not make it even more special by packing a basket packed with summery treats? We’ve rounded up 59 of our favorite vegan and vegetarian recipes that are perfect for picnics: portable, best served cold or at room temperature, and easy to make ahead. Happy picnicking!

Veggie Salads

Spring Berry Salad with Lemon Verbena Vinaigrette
Mexican Cauliflower Rice
Rainbow Salad in a Jar with Avocado Hummus 
Summer Watercress and Quinoa Salad with Blueberry Vinaigrette [Hello Natural]
Broccoli Salad with Honey-Toasted Walnuts [The Roasted Root]
Tomato, Cucumber and Onion Salad [Karen’s Kitchen Salad]
Cauliflower Rice Tabbouleh [Hello Natural]
Zucchini Ribbons with Lemon and Parmesan [PureWow]
Cilantro-Lime Cucumber Salad [The Food Charlatan]
Loaded Greek Salad [Sweet Love + Ginger]
Artichoke Antipasto Salad with Basil Vinaigrette [Kalyn’s Kitchen]
Cauliflower Couscous with Green Beans and Goat Cheese [Hello Natural]
Raw Baby Kale Salad with Oranges, Blueberries and Pomegranates [Hello Natural]

Beans + Legumes

Mango Black Bean Salad
Bourbon Mango Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Stout Baked Beans
Mediterranean Kidney Bean Salad
Herbed French Lentil Salad
Layered 7-Bean Salad in a Jar [The View from Great Island]
Za’atar and Mint Butter Bean Salad [An Edible Mosaic]

Potato Salads

Mediterranean Potato Salad 
Vegan Potato Salad [Namely Marly]
Mustard Potato Salad with Watercress [PureWow]
Southwestern Sweet Potato Salad [Little Leopard Book]
Vegan Rainbow Potato Salad [I Love Vegan]
Romanesco and Purple Potato Salad [Red Nails, Green Veggies]
Herb-Mustard Vegan Potato Salad [Home Sweet Jones]

Slaws

Fennel and Cabbage Slaw
Jicama + Carrot Slaw with Honey-Lime Dressing [Cookin’ Canuck]
Green Bean Slaw with Cabbage, Cherries, and Lemonade Dressing [An Edible Mosaic]
Carrot-Fennel Slaw [Hola Jalapeño]
Mexican Slaw with Black Beans [Aggie’s Kitchen]
Coleslaw with Toasted Walnuts and Tahini Vinaigrette [My Gut Feeling]
Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw [Dani California Cooks]
Creamy Vegan Coleslaw [Plant-Based Pulse]
Creamy Rainbow Asian Slaw [She Likes Food]

Sandwiches + Wraps

Vegan Caprese Sandwiches with Garlic Cashew Cheese 
Basil White Bean Sandwiches
Roasted Red Pepper and Mozzarella Sandwiches with Arugula Pesto
Detox Lettuce Wraps with Sunflower Seed Spread [Hello Natural]
Lemony Hummus Sandwiches [PureWow]
Kale, Avocado and Hummus Wrap [Hello Natural]

Pasta & Grain Salads

Summer Orzo Salad
Pasta with Cilantro-Jalapeno Pesto, Fresh Corn and Tomatoes
Quinoa Salad with Strawberries, Almonds and Mint [PureWow]
Perfect Picnic Pasta Salad with Lemony Avocado Sesame Dressing [spabettie]
Japanese Noodle Salad [Noshing with the Nolands]
Spring Quinoa Salad [Eating Bird Food]
Asparagus Pasta Salad with Peanut Dressing [The Lemon Bowl]

Desserts

Summer Fruit Salad with Matcha Ginger Vinaigrette
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cheesecake-Stuffed Strawberries
Chocolate Pomegranate Granola Bites 
Green Apple Fruit Leather
Cantaloupe Salad with Maple and Cinnamon [The Kitchen Is My Playground]
Citrus-Pomegranate Salad [Hello Natural]
Red, White and Blue Quinoa Salad [Well Plated]
Vegan Ambrosia Fruit Salad [Veganosity]
Vegan Apricot Cherry Energy Bars [Hello Natural]
No-Bake Raspberry Lemon Cookie Cups [Spoonful of Flavor]