107 salads for picnics Recipes

pasta shells, giardiniera, fresh broccoli florets, cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese, hard salami, cubed, deli ham, cubed, sliced pepperoni, halved, green pepper, cut into chunks, pitted ripe olives, drained, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, coarsely ground pepper, salt

bacon, broccoli florets, chopped celery, frozen green peas, thawed, sweetened dried cranberries, chopped green onions, seedless green grapes, seedless red grapes, almonds, white sugar, salt, white wine vinegar, grated onion, grated parmesan cheese, mayonnaise

penne pasta, tomatoes, provolone cheese, red pepper, green pepper, onion, cucumber, black olives, vegetable oil, red wine vinegar, garlic clove, fresh basil or 3 tsp dried basil, dijon mustard, salt, sugar, onion powder

uncooked white rice, boiling water, sun-dried tomato , packed without oil, olive oil, divided, spinach (about 8 oz), garlic cloves, minced, feta cheese, crumbled, kalamata olive, chopped and pitted, dried oregano, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chickpeas, rinsed and drained (garbanzo beans), pine nuts, toasted, lemon wedges (optional)

tri-colored pasta (i ve used shells or spiral shaped), chopped broccoli, chopped red pepper, asparagus , cut into 1 inch pieces, pitted and chopped kalamata olive, shredded cheddar cheese, cubed marinated mozzarella cheese (optional), yellow mustard, white vinegar, mayonnaise, sugar, vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil, salt and pepper

baking potatoes cooked and peeled, dry ranch dressing mix, sliced celery, white onions chopped, hard boiled eggs finely chopped, parsley, salt, freshly ground black pepper, yellow mustard

elbow macaroni, hard-cooked eggs, yolks and whites separated, chopped celery, chopped sweet onion, shredded carrot, mayonnaise, prepared yellow mustard, vinegar, milk, white sugar, salt

elbow macaroni , cooked in boiling salted water until al dente and drained, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, chopped red onions or 1/2 cup scallion, chopped celery, chopped sweet pickle (about 6 small pickles), red bell peppers or 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped, mayonnaise, milk, prepared yellow mustard, celery seeds, sweet paprika

whole wheat pasta shells, giardiniera, fresh broccoli florets, mozzarella cheese, cubed, hard salami, cubed, lean deli ham, cubed, sliced turkey pepperoni, halved, green pepper, cut into chunks, sliced ripe olives, drained, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, fresh coarse ground black pepper, salt

kosher salt, fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in bite size pieces, fresh yellow wax bean, trimmed and cut in bite size pieces (or use canned if you can tsp find fresh and proceed to step 3), kidney beans, drained and rinsed, black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed, chickpeas, drained and rinsed (also called garbanzo beans), scallion, thinly sliced (use all ), red bell pepper, diced (or use orange or yellow), fresh flat leaf parsley (to garnish , use curly parsley if you can tsp find flat leaf), fresh marjoram (or oregano leaves-or use 1 tsp. dried) (optional), champagne (actually vinaigrette-down home vinaigrette), fresh ground black pepper, hot sauce

wagon wheel macaroni, fresh spinach , julienned, parmesan cheese, lite italian dressing, tomato, diced, pepperoni , julienned, cheddar cheese, shredded, salt and pepper

bow tie pasta or 12 oz other medium pasta, shape, vinaigrette dressing, frozen green pea, thawed, tomatoes, sliced, fresh mushrooms, sliced, prosciutto, thinly sliced, fresh basil, chopped, parmesan cheese, freshly grated

uncooked long grain rice, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, carrot, chopped, celery rib with leaves, chopped, green onions, thinly sliced, white wine vinegar, olive oil, sugar, dill weed, pepper, lettuce leaves

uncooked medium shaped pasta, chopped celery, cucumber, seeded and sliced in halves, tomatoes, quartered, siced radish, green bell pepper, chopped, sliced green onion, chopped red onion, hard-boiled eggs, chopped, fat-free mayonnaise, skim milk, prepared mustard, salt, dill weed, black pepper

red potatoes (4-5 inches in diameter) or 10 medium white potatoes, unpeeled, cooked just until tender and cooled (4-5 inches in diameter), diced onion, stalk celery, chopped, dried dill or 2 -3 tsp fresh dill, white wine vinegar or 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, broth (made with 1/4 tsp low-sodium chicken or vegetable bouillon powder(i use herb ox brand) or 1/4 cup canned low sodium chicken broth, dry mustard, sugar, coriander, fresh rosemary leaf, olive oil, salt-free lemon & herb seasoning, such as mrs. dash lemon & herb blend, bacos bacon bits (optional)

cooked macaroni, chopped ham (leftover ham or canned ham), chopped green onions, chopped radishes, chopped celery, sweet gherkins, hard-boiled eggs, diced, chopped cheddar cheese or 2 tbsp colby cheese, mayonnaise, dried dill weed or 1 tsp fresh dill weed

mozzarella cheese,1/2 inch cubes, whole black olives, quartered marinated artichoke hearts (including liquid), bell peppers(any color),cubed (i used yellow &orange), chub italian dry salami,cut into 1/2 inch cubes, sliced fresh basil, you could also add green olives ,or mushrooms, most of the time i drain the artichokes and use a bottled italian dressing

peas and pearl onions, whole kernel corn, french style green beans, pimientos, onion, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, vinegar, oil, sugar, water, paprika