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    20+ Easy Vegan Picnic Ideas

    Modified: Sep 25, 2023 | Published: Sep 25, 2023 by Bree Sheree

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    Dill pickle hummus, a veggie hummus sandwich, vegan potato salad, and 5 bean salad.

    This list of vegan picnic recipes includes sandwiches, salads, dips, muffins, and more! You’re sure to find several recipes to enjoy at your next picnic.

    Dill pickle hummus, a veggie hummus sandwich, vegan potato salad, and 5 bean salad.
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    • Vegan picnic salads
    • Vegan picnic sandwiches
    • Vegan picnic dips
    • Sweet vegan picnic recipes

    Vegan picnic salads

    Potato salad, bean salad, and pasta salad are perfect for a vegan picnic. Check out the options below.

    Vegan Potato Salad
    This vegan potato salad recipe is creamy and easy to make. Oil-free and mayo free!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of vegan potato salad.
    Hummus Pasta Salad
    This creamy hummus pasta salad is vegan, gluten-free, and so delicious! It is super easy to make and you can adjust the recipe to add any vegetables you like.
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of hummus pasta salad.
    Vegan Macaroni Salad (No Mayo)
    This vegan macaroni salad is creamy, tangy, and great for a crowd!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of creamy vegan macaroni with a fork in it.
    5 Bean Salad
    This 5 bean salad is so simple to make and makes a great addition at a picnic. It is vegan, gluten-free, and has a tasty oil-free dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    5 bean salad in a bowl.
    Black Bean and Corn Salad
    This black bean and corn salad is super flavorful and easy to make. It is coated in an avocado dressing.
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl of black bean and corn salad with a wooden spoon in it.
    Avocado Pasta Salad | Served From Scratch
    This vegan avocado pasta salad is one that’ll be different from all the others on the picnic table. It’s a creamy, bright, packed full of spinach, healthy pasta salad.
    Check out this recipe
    Avocado Pasta Salad | Served From Scratch
    Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad | Debra Klein
    This pesto pasta salad is loaded with roasted veggies and delicious dairy-free pesto for a healthy picnic dish, ready in just 30 minutes.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegetable Pesto Pasta Salad | Debra Klein

    Vegan picnic sandwiches

    Cucumber Hummus Sandwich
    This vegan cucumber hummus sandwich is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. It is filled with many nutritious vegetables too!
    Check out this recipe
    Two sandwich halves stacked on each other, showing them filled with pickles, carrot, onion, sprouts, and cucumber.
    Vegan Cream Cheese Bagel Sandwich
    This vegan cream cheese bagel sandwich is flavorful and satisfying! It is made with a cashew cream cheese, avocado, and more.
    Check out this recipe
    Side view of a bagel filled with vegan cream cheese, cucumber, onion, sprouts, and lettuce.
    Veggie Pesto Sandwich
    This veggie pesto sandwich is vegan, packed with veggies, and easily customizable to suit your preferences. It’s great for a picnic!
    Check out this recipe
    A veggies pesto sandwich on a wooden cutting board.
    Classic Vegan Chicken Salad | Vegan Blueberry
    This classic vegan chicken salad recipe uses soy curls to create a wonderful ‘chewy’ texture. Combined with a bit of dill, nutty toasted almond slivers, fresh chopped red onion and celery, and a few choice seasonings, you’ll find this is a sandwich you can’t resist!
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    Classic Vegan Chicken Salad | Vegan Blueberry
    Vegan Egg Salad (No Mayo!) | My Pure Plants
    This vegan egg salad gives you a creamy, protein-packed and delicious sandwich. No vegan mayo, only whole foods plant-based ingredients like tofu and cashews.
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    Vegan Egg Salad (No Mayo!) | My Pure Plants
    Vegan Tofu Wraps | Our Happy Mess
    These vegan tortilla wraps are filled with tofu, avocado, and veggies. Pack some for your next picnic!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Tofu Wraps | Our Happy Mess

    Vegan picnic dips

    Use the following dips for chips, crackers, and veggies at your vegan picnic!

    Dill Pickle Hummus
    This dill pickle hummus is vegan, oil free, and gluten free. It is tangy, flavorful, easy to make, and absolutely delicious!
    Check out this recipe
    Dill pickle hummus with carrots, celery, and cucumber.
    Black Bean Guacamole
    This black bean guacamole recipe is delicious and super easy to make. It is the perfect healthy, dairy-free dip for tortilla chips!
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl of guacamole on a plate of chips.
    Vegan Cashew Cheese Ball (Garlic and Herb)
    This vegan cheese ball is gluten-free, oil-free, and so flavourful! Bring some crackers to your picnic to pair with this cashew cheese ball.
    Check out this recipe
    A cheese ball covered in nuts on a plate.
    Vegan Tzatziki (Oil-Free)
    This vegan tzatziki is great as a dairy-free and gluten-free sauce or dip! It is creamy, tasty, and a great substitute for a traditional tzatziki. Use it at your picnic as a dip for veggies, crackers, and chips.
    Check out this recipe
    Tzatziki with a cracker dipped into it surrounded by more crackers and cucumber slices on a table.
    Pineapple Habanero Salsa | Two Cloves Kitchen
    This delicious roasted pineapple habanero salsa is a perfect blend of sweet, heat, and acid. Bring it to your picnic and use it as a chip dip!
    Check out this recipe
    Pineapple Habanero Salsa | Two Cloves Kitchen

    Sweet vegan picnic recipes

    Vegan Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
    These vegan peanut butter cookies are easy to make, gluten-free, and only require 5 ingredients!
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of peanut butter cookies on a plate, surrounded by more peanut butter cookies.
    Vegan Almond Butter Cookies
    These vegan almond butter cookies are easy to make, with only 7 ingredients! No dairy, no eggs, and gluten-free. They are perfect as a sweet snack or a dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of vegan almond butter cookies.
    Vegan Trail Mix
    This vegan trail mix is super easy to make and ready in 5 minutes! It’s the perfect filling snack for when you’re on-the-go.
    Check out this recipe
    A jar of trail mix.
    Vegan Blueberry Muffins | Rainbow Nourishments
    These vegan blueberry muffins are fluffy, moist and bakery-style! Made with just 7 ingredients, 1 bowl and loads of blueberries, these are prefect to bring along to a picnic.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Blueberry Muffins | Rainbow Nourishments
    Vegan Lemon Cookies | Savor The Spoonful
    These gluten-free and vegan lemon cookies are made with almond flour and coconut oil. They are soft, chewy, and topped with a lemon glaze.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Lemon Cookies | Savor The Spoonful
    Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies | Fit Mama Real Food
    Vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that also happen to be gluten-free! These cookies are perfect to bring to a picnic.
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies | Fit Mama Real Food

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