27 Low Carb Picnic Recipes

Looking for low-carb picnic ideas? Prepare for a lovely day in the outdoors with the help of these great recipes. Whether it’s a sandwich, salad, or dip, these picnic recipes are low in carbohydrates and perfect to keep your nutrition in check. Enjoy!

by Nina L. Palmer

Nina L. Palmer

Nina Palmer is a recipe developer and editor for Eatwell101 since 2013. She is passionate about food and culture and specializes in sweet recipes, desserts, baking, as well as developing editorial content.

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Published Jun 3, 2025

1. Cheesy Chicken Fritters

Stack these chicken fritters up in your lunch box for easy meal prep during the week!
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2. Cucumber Avocado Salad

A quick and easy cucumber avocado salad recipe with the most delicious lime dressing! This avocado cucumber salad will disappear so fast and you'll wish there was more of it!
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3. Easy Chicken Salad

This easy chicken salad is undoubtedly a crowd-pleasing salad recipe! Make this classic chicken salad for lunch, a picnic, or a potluck!
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4. Easy Turkey Patties

These easy turkey burgers make the perfect protein addition to your lunch or meal-prep!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Easy Sausage Egg Muffins

These sausage egg and cheese muffins are the perfect low carb, grab and go, Keto friendly breakfast option! Try our sausage muffins today!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Avocado Shrimp Salad

This avocado shrimp salad recipe with lettuce and tomato, is THE BEST healthy salad meal. Perfect for lunch or any night of the week!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Cheesy Broccoli Fritters

These light, cheesy broccoli fritters take just 30 minutes or less to make for a healthy side or lunch.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

8. Bacon Quiche Recipe

This bacon quiche recipe is full of smoky bacon with swiss chard and creamy shredded cheese— ideal with a crisp green salad.
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Baked Stuffed Mushrooms with Cream Cheese and Bacon

These decadent baked stuffed mushrooms will add a rich touch to your holiday menu. Whether you serve them as appetizers or a festive side dish, this stuffed mushrooms recipe is sure to impress!
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10. Olive Garlic Parmesan Marinated Mushrooms

This marinated mushroom recipe is the perfect appetizer or side for any occasion. Enjoy the delicious flavor and texture of these mushrooms marinated in olive oil, parmesan, garlic, and herbs!
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11. Marinated Mushroom Salad

This marinated mushroom salad is ultra addictive! Ideal as a BBQ appetizer, a holiday side dish or for a busy weeknight dinner.
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12. Parmesan Chopped Salad

Easy Chopped Salad Recipe - Parmesan chopped salad is fresh and light, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. Enjoy this parmesan salad recipe today!
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13. Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers

These grilled garlic mushrooms on skewers are so good, you’ll want to make them every single day of the week!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

14. Garlic Butter Sautéed Mushrooms

Garlic mushrooms with rich deep flavor! In this easy recipe mushrooms are sautéed in herb garlic butter. These delicious mushrooms are sauté until caramelized to a deep golden brown. The sautéed mushrooms are a staple around here - They're so good, you’ll be serving these mushrooms with everything.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Berries Spinach Salad Recipe

Simple, healthy and delicious spinach Salad Recipe with mixed berries - Perfect if you have company.
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16. Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce

This fresh cucumber salad recipe is here to help you conquer your cravings!
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17. Ranch Chicken Salad {Quick and Easy}

A chunky chicken salad made with homemade ranch dressing in less than 10 minutes! If you are a fan of our chicken salad recipes, this one is for you!
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18. Shrimp Avocado Salad

This healthy shrimp avocado salad for two tastes crazy good and is loaded with the freshest ingredients.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Chopped Green Dip Salad

Chopped green salad dip is a quick and simple salad recipe that will get the whole family excited to dip in crispy tortilla chips!
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20. Simple Spinach Salad

This spinach salad is topped with parmesan shavings and a zesty vinaigrette dressing. The spinach salad recipe is perfect as a side or topped with protein for a full meal.
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21. Creamy Broccoli Salad Recipe

This broccoli salad is naturally gluten-free and low carb. A must for a healthy lunch or potluck - Try this delicious broccoli salad ASAP!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Roasted Zucchini Salad

This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad

This wholesome chicken kale salad recipe is packed to the max with goodies!
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24. Summer Kale Salad

Healthy, tasty and super nutritive, if you’re looking for the perfect summer salad, this is it!
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25. The Easiest Creamy Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad recipe is delicious and refreshing — Great for grilling or a light dinner!
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26. Asian Noodle Salad

This Asian noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
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27. Creamy Avocado Egg Salad

This avocado egg salad is made with simple ingredients and requires no effort. Easy, nutritious, and SO delicious!
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