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10 Healthy Vegan Picnic Food Ideas

Published: May 5, 2025 by Allie · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

Planning a picnic? Try these perfectly packable healthy vegan picnic food ideas!

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close up of oil-free healthy vegan pasta salad in a bowl with wooden serving tongs
Healthy Vegan Pasta Salad
With vibrant Mediterranean flavors and a bright lemony dressing, this crowd-pleasing pasta salad is sure to be a hit at your next picnic! 
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plate of quinoa tabbouleh with a side of hummus, pita wedges, and lemon slices
Quinoa Tabbouleh
Light, refreshing, and so good for you! This oil-free, gluten-free quinoa tabbouleh is an easy and satisfying make-ahead dish.
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bowl of mango noodle salad with peanut dressing next to fresh cilantro
Mango Noodle Salad with Peanut Dressing
Sweet and tangy, colorful and crunchy, this mango noodle salad with peanut dressing is the star of any picnic or potluck. Best of all, it’s ready in under 30 minutes!
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closeup of a bowl of Italian chopped salad with a wooden serving bowl in the background
Italian Chopped Salad
Featuring a rainbow of veggies and a vibrant, oil-free Italian dressing, this refreshing Italian chopped salad is a healthy take on a classic that everyone will love.
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sliced vegan tuna salad sandwich on a plate with sliced cucumbers
The Best Vegan Tuna Salad (Oil-Free)
This vegan tuna salad comes together in less than 10 minutes and tastes better than the real thing! Enjoy this versatile, oil-free tuna substitute on wraps, sandwiches, or crackers, or to top off a green salad.
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close up of bowl of strawberry basil salad with champagne vinaigrette
Strawberry Basil Salad with Champagne Vinaigrette
Fresh strawberries pair beautifully with basil and an oil-free champagne vinaigrette in this favorite summertime salad.
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close up of bowl of zucchini noodles with tahini basil sauce with napkin on the side
Zucchini Noodles with Tahini Basil Sauce
Put summer’s bounty of zucchini and basil to good use with these easy, nutritious, and oh-so-flavorful zucchini noodles with tahini basil sauce!
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bowl of mediterranean salad with grapes
Mediterranean Salad (Oil-Free)
Refreshing grapes take center stage in this ultra-hydrating salad featuring an oil-free Mediterranean-inspired dressing.
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close up of creamy avocado basil pasta with tomatoes and corn in a bowl with a spoon
Creamy Avocado Basil Pasta with Tomatoes and Corn
Showcase summer's best flavors with this easy creamy avocado basil pasta with tomatoes and corn.
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sliced vegan banana bread
Perfect Vegan Banana Bread (Oil-Free)
This perfect vegan banana bread is banana bread the way it should be—flavorful, moist, oil-free and so delicious!
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