25 No-Cook Potluck and Picnic Recipes
Gazpacho Sandwich to Go [1]
This take-along sandwich features all the vegetables that make up gazpacho packed into a baguette.
Chef's Garden Salad [5]
Layer colorful vegetables with beans, cheese and bacon for this main-dish salad. Serve it in a clear-glass bowl at parties so guests can see the layers.
Chicken-Romaine Salad [9]
Convenience products make this no-cook dish go together quickly. Chewy dried fruit; tart vinaigrette; and sweet, fresh fruit add a delightful blend of flavors to chicken salad.
Cucumber Sandwiches [13]
Layer Provolone and Parmesan cheeses with fresh cilantro, mint, a chile pepper and sliced cucumber for a refreshingly light sandwich.
Cucumber Sandwiches [14]
Strawberry Spinach Salad with Hickory-Smoked Chicken [17]
Top spinach, strawberries, blueberries, cheese, mushrooms and smoked chicken with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette for a main-dish salad full of seasonal flavors.
Roast Beef and Red Pepper Sandwiches [21]
Dijon-style mustard, horseradish and mayonnaise flavor this quick-and-easy sandwich.
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Blue Cheese Dressing [25]
Take advantage of juicy fresh tomatoes in this side salad topped with a homemade sweet-tangy-salty dressing.
Cucumber and Apricot Sandwiches [29]
This crunchy, fruit-studded cream cheese sandwich goes well with our Chilled Tomato-Bean Soup (next slide).
Chilled Tomato-Bean Soup [33]
For this make-ahead recipe, assemble the ingredients, and then let the soup chill for up to 24 hours. Serve as an appetizer or side dish.
Ham and Mango Sandwiches [37]
These little fruit-and-ham sandwiches are easy to tote to a picnic or potluck. For convenience, have the deli slice the ham.
Watermelon, Feta and Mint Salad [41]
Combine just five ingredients for this juicy salad. It offers an unusual blend of ingredients that complement each other. We liked the sweet fruit with fresh mint.
Asian Coleslaw [45]
Serve this low-fat, lightly dressed cabbage slaw as a no-cook side dish for grilled burgers, chicken or fish.
Asian Coleslaw [46]
Cobb Salad Hoagies [49]
We used classic Cobb salad ingredients -- including bacon, chopped hard-cooked eggs and cubed cooked chicken or turkey -- to make this hearty sandwich.
Cobb Salad Hoagies [50]
Spiced Pecan Apple Salad [53]
Cinnamon and cayenne pepper coat the baked pecans that top this fruit and feta cheese salad. Choose your favorite apple, tangy or sweet, for this recipe.
Stuffed Tomato Flowers [57]
A filling of savory vegetables, salty olives and sweet fruit transforms tomatoes into "flowers." The recipe calls for cooked brown rice, but you can try any cooked grain, such as barley, millet, or whole wheat berries.
Traveling Tuna Subs [61]
Fill a hot dog bun with tuna, cheese and veggies for an easy-to-pack picnic or potluck sandwich.
Traveling Tuna Subs [62]
Savoy Cabbage Salad [65]
A refreshing ginger vinaigrette seasons this cabbage side salad. The noodles are added uncooked. They soften some while chilling, but still add crunch.
Savoy Cabbage Salad [66]
Country Ham Sandwiches [69]
Mango chutney and a mayonnaise-pesto blend add zest to sliced ham and chicken served on rosemary-and-onion focaccia rounds.
Chunky Fresh Tomato Salsa [73]
Try this blender tomato salsa with grilled fish or chicken, or as an appetizer with chips.
Fresh Herb Tuna Salad [77]
Assorted fresh garden herbs, from chives to tarragon, flavor tuna salad. A hollowed out sweet pepper makes a colorful serving dish.
Pommery Chicken Salad [81]
This version of chicken salad is seasoned with two mustards: Pommery and Dijon-style. It gets its crunch from celery and pine nuts.
Chef's Salad [85]
Drizzle your favorite salad dressing over this 30-minute main dish that combines meat, cheese, eggs, tomato, and sweet pepper.
Chef's Salad [86]
Stuffed Caprese [89]
You can use this cheesy filling in red tomatoes, but yellow tomatoes will be sweeter and green will add a little tartness.
Stuffed Caprese [90]
Smoked Turkey Salad Sandwich [93]
Blend yogurt with mayonnaise for a quick dressing over corn relish, celery and turkey.
Herbed Egg Salad Roll Ups [97]
Egg salad from the deli makes these party appetizers simple to prepare.
