107 picnic salads Recipes

kidney beans, rinsed and drained, white or shoepeg corn, drained, zucchini, chopped, cucumber, chopped, tomato, chopped, green pepper, chopped, red onion, chopped, green onions, chopped, sliced ripe olives, drained, catalina salad dressing, shredded cheddar cheese, corn chips

cooked pasta, drained and rinsed in cold water (i like the multi-color variety for visual effect), chopped green onion, diced tomatoes, chopped green chilies, drained, sweet corn (frozen or canned ), chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, picante sauce or 2/3 cup salsa, mayonnaise, sliced black olives (optional)

red potatoes, fresh green beans , cut into 2 inch pieces, sweet red pepper , cut into thin strips, frozen corn, thawed, celery rib, thinly sliced, carrot, shredded, green onions, thinly sliced, cubed mozzarella cheese, olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, white wine vinegar, minced fresh thyme, salt, sugar, garlic powder, pepper

cooked rice, cooled, hard-cooked eggs, chopped, chopped celery, chopped green pepper, chopped onion, diced pimientos, drained, dill pickle relish, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, french salad dressing, salt, pepper, leaf lettuce

penne rigate, uncooked, chopped fresh tomatoes, italian salad dressing, sliced deli ham (cut into strips), sliced deli salami (cut into strips), provolone cheese (cut into cubes) or 1/4 lb mozzarella cheese (cut into cubes), sliced pimento stuffed olive, sliced celery, chopped fresh garlic, dried oregano leaves

tricolor spiral pasta, refrigerated tricolor tortellini, marinated artichoke hearts, undrained, fresh broccoli florets (about 1-3/4 cups), provolone cheese, cubed, hard salami, cubed, sweet red pepper, chopped, green pepper, chopped, garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained, sliced ripe olives, drained, red onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, italian salad dressing mix

fresh cauliflowerets, celery rib, thinly sliced, chopped green pepper, chopped sweet red pepper, sour cream, ranch salad dressing, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, paprika

red potatoes, sliced green onion, italian dressing, mayonnaise, mustard, salt, sliced celery, hard-boiled eggs, peeled and diced (4 in salad, rest for garnish on top), dill pickle relish

diced cooked potatoes, white vinegar, salt, pepper, salad oil, mayonnaise (or miracle whip), chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped ripe olives, diced dill pickles, diced celery, grated onion

salad macaroni (cooked ), frozen peas, sweet pickles, finely minced (baby gherkins), diced celery, diced sweet onion, albacore tuna in water, drained, sharp cheddar cheese, cubed (about 1/4-inch pieces), mayonnaise, granulated sugar, white vinegar, salt and pepper

potatoes, peeled and cut into wedges, prepared ranch salad dressing, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled, divided, minced chives

unpeeled small red potatoes, fresh pearl onions, water, sweet red pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, green pepper , cut into 1-inch pieces, tomatoes, zucchini , cut into 1/4-inch slices, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano, salt, pepper, crumbled feta cheese , optional

zucchini, chopped, tomatoes, chopped, frozen peas, thawed and drained, green bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cooked chicken, diced, italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese

head cauliflower, broccoli, bacon, diced , cooked crisp, drained very well, mayo, sugar, parmesan cheese, diced onions

cooked drained and cooled pasta, water or oil-packed sardines, drained, salad dressing, fresh basil, pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, garlic, minced, olive oil, white wine vinegar, salt and pepper to taste

desiree potatoes, unpeeled, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, dried italian herb seasoning, frozen birds eye garden peas, skinned cucumber , preferably a thin-skinned variety that doesn tsp need to be peeled, thinly sliced (optional), rocket or 1 cup salad greens, shaved pecorino cheese or parmesan cheese, to garnish, white balsamic vinegar, french mustard, olive oil, honey, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

in. wide, 14 to 16 in. long) sourdough bread, vinaigrette-style salad dressing, homemade or purchased, chopped cucumber, chopped tomato, sliced chives or green onion, sliced swiss cheese, green bell pepper rings, seeds removed, sliced cooked turkey breast, sliced salami (about 3 oz. total ), red onion slices, separated into rings

shell pasta (other pasta can be used), hard salami, cubed, sliced pepperoni, halved, provolone cheese, cubed, celery ribs, chopped, tomatoes, seeded and chopped, green pepper, chopped, sliced ripe olives, sliced stuffed olives, fresh grated parmesan cheese, italian salad dressing (of your choice), dried oregano (+/-), coarsely chopped fresh basil, black pepper