Cold side dishes for potluck and picnic – Grab a plate and get ready to dig into these tasty potluck and picnic sides. Our recipes for cold pasta salads, crowd-pleasing veggie skewers, and shareable side dishes are sure to be a hit at your next summer picnic or potluck. You can prepare these easy cold side dish recipes — great for potlucks, picnics, or festive cookouts — without fearing they’ll get cold by the time you arrive at your destination. Enjoy!
Side Dishes Recipe: 50 Cold Side Dishes Recipes for Picnics and Potlucks
1. Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
![Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/bacon-jalapeno-popper-cheese-balls-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/bacon-cheeseballs-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
![Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/healthy-chicken-pasta-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/pasta-salad-recipe-for-lunch.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Apple Feta Spinach Salad
![Apple Feta Spinach Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/spinach-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Spinach-Salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Apple Bacon Coleslaw
![Apple Bacon Coleslaw - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/apple-bacon-coleslaw-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/how-to-make-coleslaw.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado
![Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/corn-avocado-pasta-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Avocado-Corn-Pasta-Salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Cheesy Corn Fritters
![Cheesy Corn Fritters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/corn-fritters-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/recipe-corn-fritters.jpg)
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
7. Spicy Deviled Eggs
![Spicy Deviled Eggs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/best-deviled-eggs-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Deviled-Eggs-Recipe1.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Perfect Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella
![Perfect Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/marinated-tomatoes-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/best-Marinated-Tomatoes.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad
![Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/tomato-cucumber-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cucumber-salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Healthy Coleslaw {No Mayo}
![Healthy Coleslaw {No Mayo} - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/healthy-coleslaw-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/No-Mayo-Coleslaw-Recipe-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
11. Roasted Zucchini Salad with Feta and Italian Dressing
![Roasted Zucchini Salad with Feta and Italian Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-zucchini-salad-with-feta-and-italian-dressing](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Roasted-Zucchini-Salad-with-Feta-and-Italian-Dressing-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
12. Healthy Cabbage Salad with Orange-Lime Dressing
![Healthy Cabbage Salad with Orange-Lime Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/healthy-cabbage-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/thai-cabbage-salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
13. Baked Cauliflower Parmesan
![Baked Cauliflower Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cauliflower-parmesan-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Cauliflower-Parmesan-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 40 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
14. Cilantro Lime Watermelon Feta Salad
![Cilantro Lime Watermelon Feta Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/watermelon-feta-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Watermelon-Feta-Salad-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
15. The Easiest Creamy Cucumber Salad
![The Easiest Creamy Cucumber Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-cucumber-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Cucumber-Salad-Recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Jalapeño Watermelon Salad
![Jalapeño Watermelon Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/hot-watermelon-salad](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/amezing-Watermelon-Salad.jpg)
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17. Baked Corn on the Cob and Garlic Parmesan
![Baked Corn on the Cob and Garlic Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-parmesan-baked-corn-on-the-cob](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Baked-Garlic-Parmesan-Corn-on-the-Cob-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
18. Roasted Potato Salad
![Roasted Potato Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/roasted-potato-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/baked-potato-salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
19. Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fritters
![Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fritters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/zucchini-fritters-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Healthy-zucchini-fritter-recipe.jpg)
20. Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad
![Apple Cranberry Bacon Kale Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/apple-cranberry-bacon-kale-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/apple-bacon-salad.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
21. Oven Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Parmesan Crust
![Oven Baked Zucchini Fries with Garlic Parmesan Crust - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/oven-baked-zucchini-fries](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Oven-Baked-Zucchini-Fries.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
22. Grilled Corn Salad Recipe
![Grilled Corn Salad Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-corn-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Grilled-Corn-Salad-with-Jalapeño-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
23. Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing
![Shredded Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/shredded-carrot-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Shredded-Carrot-Salad-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Cucumber Strawberry Salad
![Cucumber Strawberry Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cucumber-strawberry-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/strawberry-salad-recipe-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
25. Spicy Corn Salad
![Spicy Corn Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/spicy-corn-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/corn-salad-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
26. Healthy Tomato Potato Salad
![Healthy Tomato Potato Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/tomato-potato-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Easy-Tomato-Potato-Salad-Recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing
![Mozzarella Pasta Salad with Parmesan Balsamic Dressing - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/mozzarella-pasta-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Healthy-Pasta-Salad-Recipe-with-Mozzarella.jpg)
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
28. Creamy Corn Salad
![Creamy Corn Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/creamy-corn-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/creamy-corn-salad-recipe-4.jpg)
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29. Cucumber White-Bean Salad with Tomato & Pesto Vinaigrette
![Cucumber White-Bean Salad with Tomato & Pesto Vinaigrette - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/white-bean-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/vegetarian-white-bean-salad-recipe.jpg)
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30. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter
![Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/garlic-browned-butter-baby-potatoes-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Garlic-Browned-Butter-Baby-Potatoes-2.jpg)
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
31. Cheesy Broccoli Fritters
![Cheesy Broccoli Fritters - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cheesy-broccoli-fritters-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Cheesy-Broccoli-patties.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
33. Homemade Herbed Butter
![Homemade Herbed Butter - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/herb-flavored-butter-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Herb-Compound-Butter-recipe.jpg)
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34. Grilled Chili Lime Butter Corn on the Cob
![Grilled Chili Lime Butter Corn on the Cob - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-corn-on-the-cob-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Grilled-Corn-on-the-Cob-Recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
35. Orange Brussels Sprouts Salad
![Orange Brussels Sprouts Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/brussels-sprout-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/raw-brussels-sprouts-salad-1.jpg)
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36. Spinach Corn + Feta Chicken Salad
![Spinach Corn + Feta Chicken Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/chicken-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/easy-chicken-salad.jpg)
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37. No-Mayo Potato Salad
![No-Mayo Potato Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/no-mayo-potato-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Best-Potato-Salad-recipe.jpg)
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38. Summer Kale Salad with Blueberries, Strawberries and Feta
![Summer Kale Salad with Blueberries, Strawberries and Feta - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/summer-kale-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Summer-Berry-Kale-Salad.jpg)
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39. Chunky Cheese Guacamole
![Chunky Cheese Guacamole - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/strawberry-guacamole-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chunky-guacamole-recipe.jpg)
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40. Avocado Quinoa Salad
![Avocado Quinoa Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/quinoa-and-avocado-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/quinoa-salad-recipe-with-avocado.jpg)
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41. Raw Chioggia Beet Salad
![Raw Chioggia Beet Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/raw-chioggia-beet-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/quick-Beet-Salad-ideas.jpg)
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42. Marinated Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce
![Marinated Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/marinated-cucumber-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/cucumber-salad.jpg)
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43. Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
![Mediterranean Chickpea Salad - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/mediterranean-chickpea-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Mediterranean-Chickpea-Salad.jpg)
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44. Grilled Zucchini with BBQ Sauce
![Grilled Zucchini with BBQ Sauce - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-zucchini-bbq-sauce](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/grilled-zucchini-veggies-recipe.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
45. Red Cabbage Salad and Apple Pomegranate
![Red Cabbage Salad and Apple Pomegranate - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/clean-eating-red-cabbage-salad](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/easy-Cabbage-Salad.jpg)
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46. Marinated Zucchini Noodles
![Marinated Zucchini Noodles - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/marinated-zucchini-noodles-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Marinated-Zucchini-Noodles-1.jpg)
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47. Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers
![Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-mushroom-skewers-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/grilled-mushroom-recipe-1.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
48. Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan
![Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-corn-with-garlic-and-parmesan-cheese](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grilled-corn.jpg)
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
49. Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs
![Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/general-tso-grilled-cauliflower](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/General-Tso-Cauliflower.jpg)
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
50. Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto and Feta
![Grilled Peaches with Prosciutto and Feta - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-peaches-prosciutto-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Wrapped-Grilled-Peaches-recipe.jpg)
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51. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato
![Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/pesto-chicken-pasta-salad-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/chicken-pasta-salad-1.jpg)
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52. Healthy Grilled Peaches Recipe
![Healthy Grilled Peaches Recipe - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/grilled-peaches-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/almon-grilled-peaches.jpg)
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53. Tomato Basil Strawberry Salsa
![Tomato Basil Strawberry Salsa - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/tomato-basil-strawberry-salsa-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Tomato-Basil-Strawberry-Salsa-recipe-3.jpg)
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54. Fresh Pineapple Salsa with Sesame Tortilla Chips
![Fresh Pineapple Salsa with Sesame Tortilla Chips - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/fresh-pineapple-salsa-with-sesame-tortilla-chips](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Pineapple-Salsa-recipe-1.jpg)
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55. Cucumber Avocado Salsa with Strawberries
![Cucumber Avocado Salsa with Strawberries - #recipe by #eatwell101 - https://www.eatwell101.com/cucumber-avocado-salsa-recipe](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Cucumber-Avocado-Salsa-recipe-2.jpg)
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50 Cold Side Dishes for Picnics and Potlucks: Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
by eatwell101
Yield: 12 balls Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 0 min
These super festive bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls make for a real crowd-pleasing appetizer!
Ingredients you need for the Bacon Jalapeño Popper Cheese Balls
Directions
1. To make the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayo, cheddar, jalapeño, 1/2 cup bacon, red onion, black pepper, and Cayenne. Mix well until fluffy. Set aside.
2. In a shallow plate, transfer the remaining 1 cup of crumbled bacon, then using a cookie scoop, scoop out one ball of cheese filling and toss it into the bacon crumbles. Continue until all cheese balls have been rolled in the bacon coating.
3. Refrigerate the bacon jalapeño popper cheese balls until ready to serve. Enjoy! ❤️
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