Perfect Picnic Salads

 

 Summer is in full swing!  It's time for picnics in the park.  For this post, I teamed up with 11 amazing bloggers to bring you a collection of 12 Perfect Picnic Salads.  From pasta to fruit, savory to sweet....we've got your cravings covered!!

But first, before we get to the recipes, I want to share with you 2 of my favorite picnic accessories.  The first one is this beautiful Peterboro Family Picnic Basket for 4.  The Peterboro company was founded in 1854 and is the oldest manufacturer of baskets in the US.  It is a great size to pack all of your picnic needs.  With multiple finish options, you will be the talk of the park.  Simply perfect!  Go check out this historic company and shop all of their basket options. #picnicbasket #madeinamerica

My other favorite accessory are the containers from SubSafe.  The Value 4 Pack is the perfect way to pack multiple food items without them getting soggy in the cooler.  I love using them for sandwiches, cheese, fruit, veggies, desserts, etc...  Plus, you can easily bring home any leftovers.  These are a picnic, lake getaway, BBQ must have! #subsafe #subsafenotsoggy #sponsored

 Now, on to the recipes!!

 

Italian Dressing Pasta Salad from The Mandatory Mooch

Edamame Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing from Peas and Crayons

Creamy Macaroni Salad from Mooshu Jenne

Creamy Fruit Salad from Cincy Shopper

Corn & Quinoa Caprese Salad from Urban Bliss Life

Snicker Apple Salad from Mom Foodie

Easy Feta Apple Salad from Smart Party Planning

5 Minute BLT Coleslaw Salad from Plating Pixels

Cheeseburger Salad in a Jar from Finding Zest

Watermelon, Cucumber & Jicama Salad from The Rising Spoon

Pimento Pasta Salad from Lori's Culinary Creations

Tuna Macaroni Salad from Courtney's Sweets

Thanks ~ Nichi

  

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Fruit Dip

It's another day of #EasterBrunchWeek #sponsored #ad!  I've been prepping recipes for the past few months.  Teaming up with some great bloggers and sponsors to bring you amazing recipes and a terrific GIVEAWAY!

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Today, I have created a delicious fruit dip featuring products from Stoneyfield. #stoneyfield   It can be eaten with fruit, or just enjoyed on it's own.  If you like peanut butter, you will like this.  I received these products to create this post.  All opinions are my own.

Ingredients:

2 c. plain Greek yogurt (I used Stoneyfield)
1 c. creamy peanut butter
1/4 c. honey
3/4 c. chocolate chips (1/2 c. to mix in, 1/4 c. to sprinkle)
fruit

Directions:

1. Mix together yogurt, peanut butter, and honey in a medium sized bowl.
2. Stir in 1/2 cup of chocolate chips.
3. Sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
4. Serve with fruit, or eat with a spoon.

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17 Amazing Picnic Side Dishes

It's that time of year for picnics and BBQs.  

For this post I have teamed up with a group of blogger friends to bring you 

17 Amazing Picnic Side Dishes.  

From potato salad to fruit, you will find something new to try.  Enjoy!!

Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad from Cincy Shopper

Watermelon, Cucumber & Jicama Salad with Coconut Lime Dressing 
from The Rising Spoon 

Sweet & Savory Broccoli Salad from Mama to 6 Blessings

Garlic Parmesan Roasted Carrots from Salt & Baker

Apple Grape Salad from My Gluten-Free Kitchen

My Big Fat Greek Quinoa Salad from One Lovely Life

Italian Dressing Pasta Salad from The Mandatory Mooch

Mango Salsa from Amanda's Cookin'

Sweet Apple Celery Slaw from Heidi's Home Cooking

Pasta Salad with Peas and Ham by Smart Savvy Living

Pizza Pasta Salad from About a Mom

Creamy Dill Potato Salad from The Mandatory Mooch

Creamy Bowtie Pasta Salad from Finding Zest

Summer Mixed Berry Salad from House of Hawthornes

Garden Veggie Quinoa Salad from Peas and Crayons

Classic American Macaroni Salad from Strength & Sunshine

Buffalo Chicken Pasta Salad from Two Healthy Kitchens

Go visit all of my blogger friends and their amazing recipes!! 

Thanks ~ Nichi

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Quinoa Fruit Salad

I've never had quinoa chilled with fruit.  Have you?  We recently went to a family favorite restaurant and had it.  I was so mesmerized by it that I had to make a recipe of my own.  This treat is simple, healthy, and will keep you coming back for more!

Ingredients:
1 c. uncooked quinoa
2 c. diced mangos, fresh or frozen and thawed
1 c. dried cranberries
1/2 c. shredded unsweetened coconut
3 Tbsp. raw honey
1/4 c. coconut milk

Directions:

1. Cook quinoa as directed on package.  Let cool completely.
2. Add all other ingredients and stir thoroughly.
3. Refrigerate for 1 hour and serve. 

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Fantastic Fruit Series - Week #5 - Unlimited Limes

 For any of you that follow my blog you know that I'm in the midst of a  

10-week Fantastic Fruit Series.  

I hope you enjoy these roundups of amazing recipes.

Week #1 was Lemon Love - 50 Amazing Recipes
 Week #2 was Wonderful Watermelon -10 Recipes
Week #3 was Sweet Strawberries - 25 Recipes
Week #4 was Outstanding Oranges - 20 Recipes

Week #5 is celebrating unlimited LIMES!!

These fellow bloggers are so talented and previously shared these recipes on my  

Tasty Thursdays linky parties and blogger groups.

I've also added one of my own favorites.

Visit them, share them, pin them, and tell them I sent you. 

The next celebration is all about peaches...stay tuned!!

Lime Icebox Pie from The Weary Chef

Margarita Cupcakes from The Mandatory Mooch

Watermelon Lime Slushie from Cookin for the Seven Dwarfs

Key Lime Cake from Your Homebased Mom

Sesame Salmon with Lime Broccoli from Anyonita Nibbles

Honey, Garlic and Lime Shrimp from Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Key Lime Pie Muddy Buddies from Living Better Together

Key Lime Pies in a Jar from Home Cooking Memories

Sweet & Tart Key Lime Bars from My Life as Robin's Wife

Yucatan-Style Chicken, Lime and Orzo Soup from Cooking on the Front Burner

Mini Key Lime Pies from Flavors by Four

Raspberry Lime Milkshake from Cookin for the Seven Dwarfs

Blackberry Scones with Lime Glaze from Hot Eats and Cool Reads

Key Lime Pie Bites from I Dig Pinterest

Easy Cherry Limeade from Flour On My Face

Don't miss my TASTY THURSDAYS linky party to share you recipes and projects!!

I like linking to THESE GREAT PARTIES!!!! 

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Thanks ~ Nichi