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10 Kick-Ass Vegan Picnics Sometimes we need to take the party out of our homes to show the world what gorgeous vegan food looks like al fresco. Do you want to be thought of as a timid carrot nibbler? Hell, no! With no shortage of amazing recipe ideas online, why not go the extra mile and construct a menu around your favorite theme? There is no time like the present (I mean, if you happen to be reading this when and where it’s warm out) to gather your accouterments – for example, a blanket, cruelty-free sunblock and insect repellent, a sporty implement or two, reusable plates, cups and cutlery, cloth napkins, a cooler and your best, Yogi Bear-approved pic-a-nic basket – and bring your best vegan game to the great outdoors. From chic to silly, elegant to unpretentious, we’ve got some themes and menu ideas that should inspire creativity and lots of fun. The Italian-style Picnic Olive tapenade with crusty bread, Panzanella salad Orzo salad, Muffuletta sandwiches, Almond biscotti The BBQ-style Picnic BBQ roasted chickpeas, Creamy potato salad BBQ jackfruit sandwiches with avocado slaw, Fruit skewers Fresh limeade The Mexican-style Picnic Corn and black bean salad, 7-layer dip and tortilla chips, Mushroom and spinach tortas, Tres leches cake Horchata The Middle Eastern-style Picnic Baba ganoush and toasted pita, Israeli couscous salad Quinoa Tabbouleh Tofu shawarma with spicy tahini sauce Baklava The Hawaiian-style Picnic Teriyaki chickpeas Lau lau Hawaiian poke Vegan Spam Pineapple almond upside-down bars The Southern-style Picnic Chili-lime corn cobs Macaroni salad Southern fried tofu Cornbread Sweet tea The Afternoon Tea-style Picnic Cucumber tea sandwiches Watercress tea sandwiches, Egg salad sandwiches Raspberry scones Sun tea The 1970s-style Picnic Pigs in a blanket Smoked paprika and cheddar cheese ball and crackers Spinach and artichoke dip and bread Asian chick’n salad Watergate salad The Raw Foods-style Picnic Dill cream cheese with flax crackers Waldorf salad Living Caesar salad Mock tuna salad Blueberry pie The Healthy Kids-style Picnic Hummus and veggies, Cucumber avocado rolls Veggie burgers Carved watermelon Root beer float cupcakes © 2015, Vegan Street