47 Cold Picnic Foods That Don’t Need to Be Heated Up

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47 Cold Picnic Foods That Don’t Need to Be Heated Up2/47 Focaccia Sandwiches 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Focaccia Sandwiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Slices of this pretty sandwich make any casual get-together more special. Add or change ingredients to your taste. —Peggy Woodward, Shullsburg, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 113 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 405mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. Check out our easy methods for keeping food cold. 3/47 Fresh Veggie Pockets 3 Reviews

One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: One summer I worked at a health food store that sold sandwiches. We were close to a college campus, so I made lots of these fresh-filled pitas for the students. Crunchy with crisp vegetables and nutty sunflower kernels, they’re a fast-to-fix lunch when you’re on the go.-Linda Reeves, Cloverdale, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 2 filled pita halves: 434 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 571mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 8g fiber), 14g protein. 4/47 Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars

4g protein

19 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fried Ice Cream Dessert Bars Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe gives you the same fabulous flavor in an easy and convenient bar form. —Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 bar: 276 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 187mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. Check out our tips for planning the best

It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over the years

picnic. 5/47 Corn Tomato Salad 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Corn Tomato Salad Recipe photo by Leticia Almeida for Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 10 servings. Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I always make this for family events and parties. It reminds me of all the fun barbecues and picnics over the years. Fresh corn and basil make a huge difference in this recipe. —Jessica Kleinbaum, Plant City, Florida Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 192 calories, 12g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2

fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable

fat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable. These picnic salad ideas are also a great option. 6/47 Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hummus & Veggie Wrap-Up Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a vegan wrap that was similar to this once when I stopped at a diner while on a long and arduous walk. I enjoyed it so much that I modified it to my own taste and now have it for lunch on a regular basis. Everyone at work wants to

know how to make it

know how to make it. —Michael Steffens, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 wrap: 235 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 415mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 fat. 7/47 Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake 12 Reviews Contest Winner Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me over to taste her latest masterpiece. This

cake is a tribute to her

cake is a tribute to her. —Kristin Bowers, Rancho Palos Verdes, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 235 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 329mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. 8/47 Honey Garlic Green Beans 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Honey Garlic Green Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Green beans are a reliable standby, but they can seem ordinary on their own. Just a couple of extra ingredients give them a sweet and salty attitude. This is definitely my

family’s favorite way to enjoy them

family’s favorite way to enjoy them. —Shannon Dobos, Calgary, Alberta Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 225mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 9/47 Flat Iron Steak Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My steak salad with avocado and radishes is a big plate of summer deliciousness. I sometimes add dried cranberries and cherry tomatoes, but you can customize it to suit your tastes.

Best yet, the salad is easily adaptable—any fresh veggie

—Marla Clark, Albuquerque, New Mexico Nutrition Facts: 1 salad: 321 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 529mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 18g protein. 10/47 Crunchy Lemon-Pesto Garden Salad 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love using fresh vegetables straight from the garden to prepare this salad. If I pick the squash and cucumbers early enough, their skins are so tender that there’s no need to remove them! Best yet, the salad is easily adaptable—any fresh veggie

from the garden can be put in with delicious results

from the garden can be put in with delicious results. —Carmell Childs, Orangeville, Utah Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 159 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 586mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 vegetable. 11/47 South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad Test Kitchen Approved South-of-the-Border Citrus Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Orange, grapefruit and jicama add color and texture to this out-of-the-ordinary fruit salad. Sometimes I’ll toss in slices of mango and cucumber for extra fun. —Mary Fuller,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit

SeaTac, Washington Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 70 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit. 12/47 Ham Pasta Salad 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Ham Pasta Salad Recipe photo by Alejandro Monfort for Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I “invented” this salad as I went along…it’s a combination of various pasta salad recipes I’d seen. It can be served as a side dish, of course. In summer, however, my husband doesn’t care

for hot meals, so I make it as a main dish

for hot meals, so I make it as a main dish. We’re recent city transplants with two young children, ages 6 and 3. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 366 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 865mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein. 13/47 Pear Waldorf Pitas 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Pear Waldorf Pitas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 mini pitas halves Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a guaranteed table brightener for a shower, luncheon or party. Just stand back and watch these sandwiches

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch

vanish. For an eye-catching presentation, I tuck each one into a colorful folded napkin. —Roxann Parker, Dover, Delaware Nutrition Facts: 1 pita half: 67 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 86mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch. 14/47 Favorite Fruit Salad 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 14 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I spend a lot of time in the kitchen, especially when our four children and nine grandchildren come to visit. They always ask for this salad when they’re

here for dinner

here for dinner. —Doris Dion, Lake Ozark, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 96 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. 15/47 Chicken Fajita Salad 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe came from Texas, which is famous for its Mexican food. I love to cook, even though it’s just for me and my husband now. I invite our grown kids over a lot, and they just love this chicken

fajita salad

fajita salad. I’m happy to share it! —Lois Proudfit, Eugene, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 372 calories, 26g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 203mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. 16/47 Pickled Slaw 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Think of slaw as a side for all seasons—but especially summer—and for all entrees. Fix this recipe ahead, and don’t forget to use your food processor for even easier prep. —Nancy Brown, Janesville, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 238 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated

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