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30 Best Side Dishes for Your Next Picnic or Potluck

Summer is almost here and that means attending lots of get-togethers.  Off the top of my head, I can think of four different picnics we are attending where I need to bring a dish.  As I began brainstorming about what to make, I decided to pull together the 30 best side dishes for your next picnic or potluck!

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This is one of the best side dishes for a summer picnic! Always a crowd pleaser.

Heirloom Tomato & Feta Salad | An Oregon Cottage

Potato salad is a staple at any picnic. This is one of the best potato salad recipes for your next potluck. One of the best side dishes for any gathering.

Avocado Potato Salad | The Country Chic Cottage

Pasta Salad is a staple for any summer picnic. This is one of the best side dishes for your next potluck.

Creamy BLT Pasta Salad | Domestic Superhero

Looking for the best side dishes for your next picnic? I have a great list of side dishes that every crowd would love!

Turkey Waldorf Salad | Slap Dash Mom

Unique salads are always a hit at picnics. This is one of the best side dishes for entertaining!

Taco Salad | Kenarry

Salads are a perfect addition to a summer picnic. This is one of the best side dishes for entertaining!

Easy Spring Salad with Blue Cheese, Apple and Walnuts | Upright and Caffeinated

If you love pasta salad, this is one of the best side dishes. Always a hit at picnics and pot lucks!

Fiesta Pasta Salad | Julie Blanner

This is one of the best side dishes for any gathering! Bring this salad next time you head to a potluck!

Mexican Kale Salad with Chili Lime Vinaigrette | Hello Little Home

Casseroles are such a great great side dish for potlucks. This is one of the best casseroles to bring as a side dish for your next picnic or potluck!

Taco Macaroni Casserole | Kleinworth Co

One of the best side dishes for your next picnic. This salad is a hit with everyone!

Ramen Noodle Salad | Inspired by Charm

Mac and Cheese is always a popular choice at a potluck. This is one of the best side dishes for any picnic or gathering!

Three Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese with Bacon | Todays Creative Life

Fruit salad is a great addition to any picnic. This is one of my favorite side dishes for potlucks or picnics!

Honey Citrus Fruit Salad | The Kolb Corner

Pasta salad is a great side dish for any gathering. Bring this as a side dish to your next event and everyone will ask for the recipe!

Creamy Asparagus Pasta Salad | Tidy Mom

This black-eye-pea salad is perfect for a picnic or potluck. One of the best side dishes for this summer!

Black Eyed Peas Corn Salad | Veggies Save the Day

This is one of the best side dishes for any picnic or potluck. This potato salad is a huge hit at events!

Loaded Baked Potato Salad | The Shabby Creek Cottage

This is a great light and easy salad for any picnic. One of the best side dishes for any gathering!

Tomato Cucumber Salad with Basil Vinaigrette | Blossom to Stem

Some of these recipes are perfect for an indoor potluck or an outside picnic.  The best part about attending or hosting a picnic where people bring side dishes is that you get to try new things.  I love the opportunity to try a sample of lots of different dishes.

Still looking for the best side dishes for your next picnic?  Keep reading!

 

This is the absolute best way to enjoy summer vegetables. This is the best side dish for a picnic. Always the first dish to get eaten up!

Summer Ratatouille | Upright and Caffeinated

Macaroni salad is always a great side dish to bring to a picnic or potluck. This is a fantastic recipe that is sure to be gobbled up!

Macaroni Salad | Buy This Cook That

A simple casserole is always a great addition or any potluck. This is one of the best side dishes for any gathering!

Broccoli and Rice Casserole | Newton Custom Interiors

This is a great side dish to bring to a potluck. It is full of flavor and low-carb too!!

Loaded Mashed Cauliflower Casserole | My Life Cookbook

This casserole is always a hit at potlucks. This is one of the classic side dishes for any gathering!

Tuna Noodle Casserole | Bitz N Giggles

This simple side dish is perfect for your next picnic!

Caprese Salad | Oh My Creative

Chicken salad is a perfect side dish for any picnic. Always a huge hit!

Grandma’s Secret Ingredient Chicken Salad | Shaken Together Life

Sweet potato casserole isn't just for Thanksgiving! Bring this side dish to your next potluck and everyone will love it!

Sweet Potato Casserole | Worthing Court Blog

Pasta salads are always a hit at picnics. This Greek pasta salad is easy to make and one of the best side dishes for your next picnic or potluck.

Easy Greek Pasta Salad | The Creativity Exchange

Potato salad is always a great side dish for picnics. This is a great recipe for your next get together!

Mom’s Dill Pickle Potato Salad | Salvage Sister and Mister

This is such a unique side dish for a picnic. This is guaranteed to be a hit!

Jalapeno Sweet Corn Spoon Bread | Southern Family Fun

Another wonderful pasta salad that would be a hit at your next picnic. This is one of the best side dishes!

Healthy Creamy Italian Pasta Salad | Houseful of Handmade

This is a unique side dish that is sure to be a hit at your next picnic!

Thai Basil Chicken and Rice | Foodie Chicks Rule

A great side dish for a picnic! Packed with veggies and a sure hit for crowds!

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad | A Tutles Life for Me

Hope you find some inspiration for your next picnic or potluck.  Any of these would go with a variety of main dishes or occasions!

 

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