A collection of all-star picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist! From zesty mouthwatering salads and dips, to sides, pastas, Greek chicken wings, kabobs & desserts!

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. A collection of all-star picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist! From zesty mouthwatering salads and dips, to sides, pastas, Greek chicken wings, kabobs & desserts! See them all on TheMedterraneanDish.com

When my daughter came home from school yesterday, there was a little extra spring in her step. First, because she has only two days of school left–the finish line is near! And, she had ended her day with a lunch picnic on the school lawn. Granted, it was nothing more than a sack lunch and some juice; still, a picnic took place.

People have different ideas of picnics and picnic recipes.  When I think about picnic recipes, I think bright, flavor-packed, unfussy recipes. Salads and sides are king at most picnics and potlucks, but I never mind a little grilled chicken or meat.

If you’re eager to get some “picnic-ing” going, I’ve gathered 25 of my favorite picnic recipes, including a few from other sites. Not surprising to loyal readers, these are picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist. Enjoy!

25 Picnic Recipes with a Mediterranean Twist

(For full recipes, simply click on recipe names listed in red)

Mediterranean Watermelon Salad

Mediterranean Watermelon Salad Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish. A light and fresh watermelon salad with cucumbers, feta cheese and fresh herbs. All dressed in a honey vinaigrette.

Shrimp and Zucchini Panzanella Salad Board

Shrimp and Zucchini Panzanella Salad Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish. An all-star Italian Panzenalla Salad with heirloom tomatoes, shrimp, roasted zucchini and more! A thick garlicy sun-dried tomato dressing served on the side! The perfect appetizer for a crowd! See more at TheMediterraneanDish.com

Last-minute Mediterranean Feta Cheese Dip 

Mediterranean Feta Cheese Dip | The Mediterranean Dish. An impressive 5-minute cheese dip with feta, fresh basil, chives, sun-dried tomatoes! A last-minute impressive appetizer for your special dinners or holiday party!

Roasted Red Pepper Pizza from Half Baked Harvest

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. This Mediterranean Roasted Red Pepper Pizza from Half Baked Harves plus a list of amazing picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist. Easy, bright, Mediterranean salads; Chickpea salads; Pasta salads; Greek macaroni and cheese; grilled chicken and kofta kabobs; no-mayo zesty tuna; brownies and lemon cakes! See the recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken with Dill Yogurt Sauce

Mediterranean Grilled Chicken + Dill Greek Yogurt Sauce. Top grill recipe! Marinate boneless chicken thighs in Mediterranean spices, olive oil and lemon juice. Grill for less than 15 minutes, and serve with this flavor-packed dill yogurt sauce! Pin it to try soon!

Giant Mediterranean Farmer’s Market Hummus Bowl

Mediterranean Farmer's Market Hummus Dip | The Mediterranean Dish. Easy, BIG hummus dip! Ready in like 10 minutes! Show-stopping hummus loaded with Mediterranean favorites: Fresh herbs and greens, veggies, feta, olives, sun-dried tomatoes…Get the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

No-mayo Mediterranean Tuna Salad with a Zesty Dijon Vinaigrette 

Mediterranean Tuna Salad with fresh herbs, chopped vegetables and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette! The best way to enjoy canned tuna!

Or this Tuna Salad from Iowa Girl Eats 

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. A list of amazing picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist. Easy, bright, Mediterranean salads; Chickpea salads; Pasta salads; Greek macaroni and cheese; grilled chicken and kofta kabobs; no-mayo zesty tuna; brownies and lemon cakes! See the recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Spicy Harissa Chicken Drumbsticks

Grilled Chicken Drumsticks Recipe with Garlic Harissa Marinade | The Mediterranean Dish. This Moroccan-inspired chicken recipe will be your new go-to! Chicken drumsticks marinated in a spicy and zesty sauce of garlic, harissa paste, and Mediterranean spices with lime juice and olive oil. The result, succulent, flavor-packed grilled chicken that will please everyone! Get the easy step-by-step today!

Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Eggplant (or without eggplant, if you like)

Mediterranean Za’atar Chickpea Salad Recipe with Fried Eggplant | The Mediterranean Dish. A flavor-packed Mediterranean peasant salad with chickpeas, chopped vegetables, eggplant and Za’atar. A meal in its own right! Get the step-by-step tutorial.

Mediterranean Three Bean Salad

Mediterranean Three Bean Salad | The Mediterranean Dish. Three bean salad with chopped veggies, capers, fresh herbs and a zesty Mediterranean garlic Dijon vinaigrette. Best bean salad; the perfect potluck salad or healthy side dish. See it on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Flavor-Packed Mediterranean Couscous Salad 

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. A collection of all-star picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist! From zesty mouthwatering salads and dips, to sides, pastas, Greek chicken wings, kabobs & desserts! See them all on TheMedterraneanDish.com

Spring Pea Pasta from What’s Gaby Cooking 

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. A list of amazing picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist. Easy, bright, Mediterranean salads; Chickpea salads; Pasta salads; Greek macaroni and cheese; grilled chicken and kofta kabobs; no-mayo zesty tuna; brownies and lemon cakes! See the recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Greek Macaroni and Cheese from Adventures in Cooking

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. A list of amazing picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist. Easy, bright, Mediterranean salads; Chickpea salads; Pasta salads; Greek macaroni and cheese; grilled chicken and kofta kabobs; no-mayo zesty tuna; brownies and lemon cakes! See the recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Grilled Kofta Kebobs 

Top Mediterranean Recipe of 2016 | The Mediterranean Dish. Kofta Kebab Recipe. See this recipe and all 10 Mediterranean recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Mediterranean Zucchini Boats 

Top Mediterranean Recipe of 2016 | The Mediterranean Dish. Easy Mediterranean Zucchini Boats! See this recipe and all 10 Mediterranean recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Zucchini Noodle Spaghetti Salad from Eating Bird Food 

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. Amazing picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist! Flavor packed salads; no-mayo zesty tuna; chickpea salads; pasta salads; Greek macaroni and cheese; kabobs; Greek chicken wings; and even desserts like brownies and lemon cake! See them all on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Kidney Bean and Cilantro Salad with a Zesty Dijon Vinaigrette 

Kidney Bean Salad with Cilantro and Dijon Vinaigrette | The Mediterranean Dish. BuzzFeed calls this salad, “incredible!” A simple and tasty salad of kidney beans, chopped cucumbers, tomatoes and red onions with cilantro, sumac and a zesty Dijon vinaigrette. It will be your new favorite!

Baked Greek Chicken Wings 

Greek Chicken Wings Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish. These chicken wings are the BEST! Easy, flavor-packed baked chicken wings that have been marinated Greek-style with olive oil, lemon juice, garlic and more! Get the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Chicken Shawarma Sliders

Chicken Shawarma Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish. Step-by-step for how to make chicken shawarma at home (mixing your own shawarma spices)! This oven-roasted chicken shawarma version is closest to the real deal you find on the streets of the Middle East! Takes 40 mins all together! And to food a crowd, I do chicken shawarma sliders with only arugula and store-bought Greek yogurt dip for toppings!

Spicy Middle Eastern Potatoes

Middle Eastern Spicy Potato Salad Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish. A light, mayonnaise-free potato salad. Loaded with flavor from garlic, spices like turmeric, fresh herbs and lime juice. Comes together in mins! Click the image to see the step-by-step on The Mediterranean Dish!

Tahini Swirl Brownies

Tahini Brownies Recipe | The Mediterranean Dish. BEST, moist chocolate brownies with a generous swril of tahini sesame paste. These are my favorite skillet brownies and so easy to make! See the recipe on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Mediterranean Lemon Cake from The Garlic Girl 

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. A list of amazing picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist. Easy, bright, Mediterranean salads; Chickpea salads; Pasta salads; Greek macaroni and cheese; grilled chicken and kofta kabobs; no-mayo zesty tuna; brownies and lemon cakes! See the recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

Lemon-Glazed Madeleines from David Lebovitz

25 Mediterranean Picnic Recipes | The Mediterranean Dish. A list of amazing picnic recipes with a Mediterranean twist. Easy, bright, Mediterranean salads; Chickpea salads; Pasta salads; Greek macaroni and cheese; grilled chicken and kofta kabobs; no-mayo zesty tuna; brownies and lemon cakes! See the recipes on TheMediterraneanDish.com

 

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  1. Cindy Martin says:

    Where can you find a mandalin pan?

    Reply
    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Hi Cindy, Amazon has a few great options, here is a link to one: https://amzn.to/2R4Brlq

      Reply
  2. Carol says:

    These look delicious!! I am excited to get cooking. Thank you for your hard work and effort in providing these.

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    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Enjoy, Carol!

      Reply
  3. Jim Knowles says:

    Great Recipes.

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    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Thank you, Jim! Can’t wait to hear which one you try!

      Reply
  4. Crystal says:

    I absolutely love your recipes! I’ve made the chick pea and eggplant salad three times. I’m looking forward to making most of these.

    Reply
    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Thank you, Crystal! so happy to hear this.

      Reply
  5. Madhu says:

    Fabulous collection of dishes and summer salads…..lived them all….already do quite a few regularly, will soon try the ones I haven’t.
    Need more veggie ones though, but no big deal can always do some variations.

    Good luck to you.

    Reply
    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Enjoy!!!

      Reply
  6. Mary Frances says:

    Great selection! Now what to make first….

    Reply
  7. ileah says:

    just to drop a note I haven’t had Mediterranean dishes yet but I’m super excited about trying out a few of these #deliciousdishes .. thanks ileah

    Reply
    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Great to have you here, ileah! Enjoy!

      Reply
  8. Catherine says:

    What an absolutely gorgeous roundup of recipes! I would love to try them all!

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    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Thanks, Catherine! I hope you will get to try a few!

      Reply
  9. Ali from Home & Plate says:

    There are so many delicious looking recipes here and what a great roundup for summer 🙂

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    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      YES! Summer, here we come!! Thanks for stopping in, Ali!

      Reply
  10. Sandi G says:

    These are gorgeous recipes Suzy….I can’t wait to try some on a picnic!

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    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Yay!!! Thanks, Sandi! Hope you enjoy whatever you try!

      Reply
  11. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings says:

    I can’t wait for summer and gorgeous picnics like this. There are so many great ideas in here but my favorite is the Tahini Swirl Brownies. Yes, please!

    Reply
    1. Suzy Karadsheh says:

      Oooh, the tahini swirl brownies are so good! Hope you’ll give them a try.

      Reply