Meatless Friday: 5 Dishes to Bring to a Picnic

Here in the USA, it's a holiday weekend! If you're attending a picnic (or hosting one), here are five meatless options complete with printable recipe cards.

It's the unofficial start of summer, and the perfect time of year for a picnic! Whether you're hosting the event or bringing a dish along, having a meatless option is always helpful. Here are five choices shared by our writers! You can click on each photo to go straight to the recipe.

Summer Fruit and Pasta Salad

Elizabeth Varga shares a fun fruity dish to highlight summer produce. It's ready in less than 30 minutes. 

Spanish Tortilla

Maria Morera Johnson shares her recipe for an appetizer that's hearty enough to serve as a main dish. 

Cilantro and Black Bean Quinoa

Denise Jelinek shares a recipe for a family favorite dish you can make ahead and serve when you're ready — or pack for lunch. 

Tomato Salad

Karen Ullo created a variation on Caprese salad that even her kids will eat! 

Pasta Salad with Salmon

And here's my simple recipe for pasta salad, just right for weekend picnics or weekday lunches.