25 Easy Picnic Food Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

1. Chicken Caesar Salad Wraps

This is one of my favorite summer wraps! It’s quick, easy, fresh, and high in protein. Plus, it takes just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to make – no cooking required!

2. Cold Ham and Cheese Sliders

These sliders make the perfect last-minute picnic sandwiches! They’re incredibly easy to assemble and you can pack them easily into your picnic basket or beach bag.

Recipe source + credit: The Recipe Life

3. Spinach Turkey Cream Cheese Rollups

These wraps are so easy to make and it’s loaded with veggies, protein, and lots of flavor! You can eat these as wraps or cut them into pinwheel rounds to make it easier for kids to eat too.

4. Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches

These are one of my favorite vegetarian sandwiches to make for a picnic! There’s just something so nostalgic about a classic cucumber cream cheese sandwich. It’s a perfect picnic sandwich that’s ridiculously easy to make, doesn’t require any cooking, and they’re perfect for this time of year when you’re craving something light and fresh.

Recipe source + credit: Bless This Mess Please

5. Summer Tomato Sandwiches

If you’re not a big fan of cucumbers, why not try a tomato sandwich instead?! It’s a perfect way to use fresh tomatoes from the farmer’s market or from your garden.

Recipe source + credit: This Healthy Table

6. Caprese Sandwiches

Caprese sandwiches are another one of my favorite summer sandwiches! This recipe is packed with flavors and tastes super fresh. It’s perfect eaten cold or lightly grilled/toasted.

Recipe source + credit: Cooking With Ayeh

7. Egg Salad Sandwiches

Skip the storebought stuff and make your own fresh egg salad sandwiches with this incredibly easy recipe that you can make with just 5 ingredients!

Recipe source + credit: I Heart Naptime

8. Peanut Butter Banana Rollups

Here’s a fun picnic rollup that’s easy, healthy, and kid-approved! You’ll just need 3 ingredients for this super easy peasy recipe.

Recipe source + credit: Eating on a Dime

9. Chicken Salad Croissants

You can make these simple chicken salad croissants with just 5 ingredients! It’s packed with protein and a picnic food favorite that kids and adults are going to love.

Recipe source + credit: Cooking With Karli

10. Ground Beef Taco Pinwheels

These delicious pinwheels are a high-protein picnic food that contains veggies and dairy too. They’re so simple to make, and a great way to use up leftover ingredients from Taco Tuesday!

Recipe source + credit: High Chair Chronicles

11. Coleslaw

Here’s a classic picnic side dish that you can easily make at home with just 5 ingredients! All you gotta do is mix the ingredients, chill, and it’s ready to eat – no cooking required.

Recipe source + credit: Thriving Home Blog

12. Easy Potato Salad

Here’s an easy potato salad recipe that’s beginner-friendly and made with just 5 ingredients! It’s creamy and packed with lots of flavor too.

Recipe source + credit: The Seasoned Mom

13. Lemon Cucumber Orzo Salad

This is a light, refreshing salad that will take you under 20 minutes to make, using just 5 simple ingredients! I also love how bright this dish is, which is perfect for a summer gathering.

Recipe source + credit: Veggies Save The Day

14. Macaroni Salad

There’s nothing more comforting than a creamy pasta salad! This recipe will just take you a few ingredients to make and it tastes pretty darn delicious.

Recipe source + credit: Midwest Kitchen Blog

15. Pesto Pasta Salad

I’m a big fan of anything involving pesto, so naturally I love making this simple pesto pasta salad on repeat during the summer!

Recipe source + credit: Gimme Some Oven

16. Watermelon Feta Salad

This is a fresh, healthy sweet & salty side that’s perfect for BBQ’s, cookouts, and picnics! The combination of watermelon and feta is just chef’s kiss.

Recipe source + credit: All Ways Delicious

17. BLT Pasta Salad

Here’s another easy pasta salad recipe that’s bursting with flavor! I love the salty kick from the bacon and the crunch from all the veggies in this dish.

Recipe source + credit: Mighty Mrs.

18. Garlic Shrimp Skewers

You can make these skewers as a main dish or a side! It’s a simple, garlicky marinade that’s laoded with flavor and incredibly easy to make.

Recipe source + credit: A Head of Thyme

19. Mexican Street Corn

We love Mexican street corn in our house! This recipe makes it easy to make this at home, and it’s a great food to bring for picnics and BBQs.

Recipe source + credit: The Gay Globetrotter

20. Pimento Cheese Mac & Cheese

This creamy, cheesy pimento mac & cheese is an easy but delicious warm side dish for picnics!

Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken

21. Cinnamon Apple Chips

If you’re looking for a healthier chip alternative, try these super easy apple chips that you only need 2 ingredients to make!

Recipe source + credit: Love And Other Spices

22. Watermelon Prosciutto Skewers

This is a great dessert or treat to make when it’s super hot out! You can make these any time of the year, but it’s super festive for Memorial Day or July 4th. Here are 15 more yogurt popsicle recipes to keep you stay cool this summer!

Recipe source + credit: Wholesomelicious

23. Baked Cheese Crisps

You know those little bags of “moon cheese” or “whisps” crackers that are like $5 for a tiny little bag? You can make your own baked cheese crisps with leftover shredded cheese for only a couple dollars! They’re cheesy, delicious, and perfect for picnics.

24. Mango Salsa

This is such an easy sweet & spicy salsa you can use as a topping or as a dip for tortilla chips. There’s also so many additional toppings you can add to this salsa to make it even more delicious!

Recipe source + credit: Platings and Pairings

25. Snack Boxes

If you’re a snacker, check out these summer snack box ideas! Most of these are made with just a few ingredients and they’re incredibly easy to put together. Make sure to also take a look at my 4-ingredient hard boiled egg bento box which is high protein and easy to throw together!

Recipe source + credit: Birth Eat Love