Pack a Healthy Picnic!

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Picnic food is fun to munch on, but it always seems that your favorite dishes are laden with mayonnaise or dripping with grease. It is possible, however, to put together a healthy picnic lunch. Here are our 16 favorites dishes to brighten up any summer day!

Sides
Low-Calorie KFC Cole Slaw: Just like you'd get at your favorite fried chicken joint, but with less calories and the same great taste.

Golden Potato Salad: Adding sweet potatoes to this yummy potato salad makes for an interesting and distinct side dish.

Low Sodium Egg Salad: This egg salad has enough zip to make up for the missing salt.

Mediterranean Asparagus and Bean Salad: Give this a try for a quick side dish with your dinner or a healthy salad for lunch the next day.

Tropical Zest Fruit Salad: This fruit salad is refreshing as a light lunch or dinner on a hot summer day. This recipe is also a tasty side dish.

Picnic Rice Salad: You can take this rice with you when you go on a picnic because this recipe calls for a balsamic vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise.

Main Courses
Mango Chicken Salad: You can use leftover chicken or turkey in this fruity salad to make it a hearty summer meal.

Ceviche Roll-Ups: These are healthy, fresh and simple no-cook sandwiches. Perfect for hot summer days.

Low-Fat Turkey Wrap: This is very quick to make. There is no cooking required because you are using leftover turkey.

Tangy Chicken Salad: This chicken salad recipe gets its “tangy” title from the apples, mandarin oranges, and Catalina French dressing. Use reduced-fat French as a healthier option.

Green Salad with Avocado, Apples, and Baked Tofu: This salad is substantial enough to be a main course and it's perfect for vegetarians.

Tuscan Tuna and Grilled Vegetable Wraps: These gourmet wraps are full of flavor and they're healthy, too! The high protein tuna and low-carb tortillas make this a perfect meal, on or off the diet.

Desserts
Strawberry Sour Cream Bread: This moist, berry bread seems perfectly appropriate for a summer picnic.

Orange Rhubarb Muffins: The combination of orange and rhubarb makes for a healthy and delicious muffin!

Trail Blazer Wraps: This non-perishable wrap is easy to stick in a backpack for an outdoor.