Eat outside with these healthy, portable recipes appropriate for a picnic.

Each recipe contains14 grams or less of total carbohydratesper serving.

These picnic-perfect low-carb meals can help support the goals you have with your chosen eating pattern.

a bowl of zucchini noodles and vegetables

Jason Donnelly

Avocado-Yogurt Dip

tune up your guacamole recipe by adding protein-packed yogurt to make a healthy dip recipe.

For an extra kick, add minced jalapeno or your favorite hot sauce for some zing!

Chopped Power Salad with Chicken

Enjoy this filling and colorful salad for lunch or dinner.

pickle sub

Jason Donnelly

Classic Hummus

It’s easy to make hummus at home with just a few pantry items.

Serve drizzled with your best-quality extra-virgin olive oil and chopped parsley.

Mop it up with warm whole-wheat pita bread or cut-up vegetables.

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Serve as a healthy side dish at a summer cookout alongside burgers and hot dogs.

Creamy Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad is an easy side dish for any summer BBQ.

Bright dill and white-wine vinegar add fresh tartness to cucumbers and red onions.

Chopped Power Salad with Chicken

Jason Donnelly

Enjoy this salad the day you prepare it so the ingredients don’t turn watery.

This salmon dip recipe is a great way to use up leftovers.

Amish Broccoli Salad

This creamy broccoli and cauliflower salad has a fabulous crunch.

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The salad holds well and is perfect for potlucks and picnics.

Serve it with pita chips and crunchy vegetables or spread it on a sandwich.

Serve with veggie chips, pita chips or crudites.

bowl of Smashed Cucumber Salad with Lemon & Cumin

It’s excellent served with grilled fish.

This is a colorful and healthy fruit salad recipe for all occasions.

Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps

Crispy green lettuce leaves hold the filling inside this low-carb turkey wrap.

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It’s perfect for lunch or a quick, easy dinner on the go.

Serve it with grilled chicken or fish for a light and healthy summer dinner.

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Easy Scallion-Salmon Dip

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Creamy Spinach Dip

Marinated Cherry Tomato Salad

Avocado Hummus

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Turkey & Cheddar Lettuce Wraps

Zucchini Noodle