Love going on picnics with your family? There are National Picnic Days on various dates in various countries, so celebrate with these fun, delicious and healthy low carb picnic food that the whole family will love!
These 26 low carb picnic recipes are just as useful to keep on hand for school lunchbox ideas and great to bring to barbecues in the summer months.
![Collage of picnic and lunchbox recipes](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/25-Low-Carb-Keto-Picnic-Recipes.jpg)
Low Carb Picnic – Salads
High-protein Caesar Salad by Ditch The Carbs -Caesar salad is the perfect combination of quality protein, carbs, and healthy fats. This could be the ultimate high-protein low-carb salad.
![keto Caesar salad in a white bowl on a blue and white cloth](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Keto-Caesar-Salad-high-protein-salad-1200x1800-2.jpg)
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![A close up of a plate of food with rice and vegetables, with potato salad and cauliflower](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_potato-salad-that-isnt-8355.jpg)
Potato Salad That Isn’t by Healthful Pursuit – Potato salad … that isn’t. Read why.
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![A bowl of food with rice and broccoli and salad](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_nuttycauliflowersalad-9764.jpg)
Crunchy and Nutty Cauliflower Salad by Low-carb, so simple! -If you love some texture and crunch in your salad, then this super crunchy salad is sure to please you and your palate.
![Broccoli bacon cauliflower salad in a white square dish](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_low-carb-broccoli-bacon-cheddar-salad-recipe-1024x683.jpg)
Bacon Cheddar Broccoli Salad by Low Carb Yum – A simple low carb bacon cheddar broccoli salad with a sweet and tangy dressing.
![Cucumber salad sprinkled with chili powder](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_1-hungarian-cucumber-salad-500x500-kalynskitchen.jpg)
Al’s Famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad by Kalyn’s Kitchen – Kalyn’s friend Al’s Famous Hungarian Cucumber Salad might become your very favorite recipe for cucumber salad once you try it!
![Avocado coleslaw served with lime wedges](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_avocado-coleslaw3-1-of-1.jpg)
Mayo Free Avocado Coleslaw by Sugar Free Mom – No worries at a picnic with this easy creamy coleslaw made with avocado!
![A bowl of salad and cherry tomatoes](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_100_3601-e1282435396612.jpg)
Squash Zucchini Tomato Salad by Low Carb Yum – A stevia sweetened dressing compliments summer vegetables in this healthy squash zucchini tomato salad.
![Chicken avocado salad on a fluted plate](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_chicken-avocado-salad-500-kalynskitchen_copy.jpg)
Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro by Kalyn’s Kitchen – This Chicken and Avocado Salad with Lime and Cilantro is a hit with everyone who tries it.
![Antipasto cauliflower salad on a fluted plate](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_antipasto-cauli-salad4-1-of-1.jpg)
Low Carb Antipasto Cauliflower “Rice” Salad by Sugar-Free Mom – All the delicious flavors of an Italian Antipasto in an easy “rice” salad recipe!
![Baby cucumber salad with creamy dressing](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_baby-cucumber-salad-3-718x1077.jpg)
Low Carb Cucumber Salad by Its Yummi – Cucumbers, Vidalia onions, and a flavorful low carb garlic lemon vinaigrette make this cucumber salad recipe a quick, easy, and healthy side dish.
Low Carb Picnic – Mains
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Paleo Scotch Eggs by Ditch the Carbs – An absolute low carb picnic classic. Make extra and you have your school lunches sorted for the next few days.
![keto breakfast casserole in a glass casserole baking pan](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Keto-breakfast-casserole-7.jpg)
Crustless Bacon and Egg Pie by Ditch the Carbs – A crustless bacon and egg pie is perfect to pack and it will arrive still in one piece.
![Everything bagel dog on a plate with sauces in the background](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_everything-bagel-dog-low-carb-and-gluten-free-2-618x750.jpg)
Everything Bagel Dogs by Peace, Low and Low Carb – you’ll have to get in quick before the children find these or they’ll be gone in a flash.
![A plate of meatloaf and barbecue sauce](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_slow-cooker-bbq-meatloaf-2.jpg)
Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatloaf by All Day I Dream About Food – Amazing melt in your mouth Bbq meatloaf from a slow cooker. Grain-free and sugar-free.
![Slow Cooker chili](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_chili.jpg)
Kickin’ Chili by Peace, Love and Low Carb – keep this in a warm thermos for a hot winters treat. Maybe take it on a long walk and stop to enjoy it in all its glory.
![Boiled eggs decorated to look like baby chickens](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_img_3088.jpg)
Deviled Eggs by Maria Mind Body Health – is especially cute for the little ones at the picnic.
![A piece keto meat pie on a wooden square plate](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_keto-meat-pie-by-the-nourished-caveman-picnic.jpg)
Keto Meat Pie by The Nourished Caveman – It’s Springtime and it should be the perfect time to enjoy your perfect Keto Meat Pie under a tree.
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Keto Cheesy Party Crackers by KetoDiet Blog – You can eat them on their own and they are even better with low-carb dips and sauces.
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Keto Party Meatballs by KetoDiet Blog – With a hidden surprise inside, these meatballs will disappear from your table before you even know it.
![Cauliflower chicken salad in a glass baking dish](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_cauliflower-chicken-casserole1.jpg)
Low Carb Cauliflower Chicken Casserole by Drop the Sugar – This dish is not just delicious on its own, but ingredients can be easily customized.
![Chicken wings baked with fresh rosemary](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_lemon-garlic-rosemary-chicken-wings7.jpg)
Lemon, Garlic and Rosemary Chicken Wings by Low Carb Maven – These versatile wings can be baked ahead or grilled. Full of bright lemon flavor and tasty hot or cold, they are perfect for a Spring picnic!
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Chipotle Chicken Bacon Bites by Low Carb Maven – Beloved by all, these chipotle chicken bites are a real crowd pleaser!
Low Carb Picnic – Spreads and Dips
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Avocado Salsa by Ditch the Carbs – Such a simple recipe with loads of flavour is sure to be a crowd pleaser. an easy way to make your picnic or lunch box vibrant and healthy.
![Cheesy kale spread with crackers and a knife](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_cheesykalespread-00051.jpg)
Cheesy Kale Spread by Low-Carb, So Simple! – An easy cheesy spread for all kale lovers and for those who are not (yet).
![Chicken rosemary spread with celery slices](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_rosemary-balsamic-chicken-liver-pate-9862.jpg)
Rosemary Balsamic Chicken Liver Pate by Healthful Pursuit – Smooth and light chicken liver pate, made dairy-free.
![Kale pesto poured into ice cube trays](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Kale-Pesto-Recipe-nut-free.jpg)
Kale Pesto – for those times you want to sneak some extra kale into your diet and amp up your greens. Oh, and it’s nut free.
Low Carb Picnic – Desserts
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Grain Free Granola Bars by Ditch the Carbs – A crunchy sugar-free and grain-free granola bar. Can be made nut-free and so adaptable.
![A plate of cookies on a blue and white plate](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_low-carb-caramel-chocolate-chip-cookies3-watermark1.png)
Low-carb Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies by It’s Yummy – Chewy caramel cookies are kissed with semi-sweet chocolate chips and an extra egg yolk to make them soft and sweet, just like a good cookie should be!
![Keto blueberry cheesecake squares sitting on a white plate with antique cutlery](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/rsz_keto_blueberry_cheesecake_squares_small.jpg)
Keto Blueberry Cheesecake Squares by Ditch the Carbs – Sturdy enough for the picnic hamper or chiller box.
![Sugar-free chocolate muffins with a glass of milk](https://www.ditchthecarbs.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/rsz_sugar-free-gluten-free-brownies.jpg)
Sugar Free Gluten Free Brownies by Drop the Sugar – A super chocolatey gluten free brownies recipe that is sugar free, low carb and uses coconut flour, almond flour and lots of chocolate to make this one delicious brownies recipe. Less than 2 net carbs per serving!
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Thanks for including some of my recipes; so many good ideas!