4th of July Picnic Menu Ideas (2022) best summer recipes

Main dishes, sides, and dessert ideas! Find what you need for your next cookout or picnic. Let's get cookin'.

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Let's Start wit the main attraction...

Dad's Famous Dry Rub Pork Ribs (EASY). Secret family recipe!!

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Next up is... EASY Garlic Honey Lemon Grilled Chicken

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A tasty way to level up your grilled chicken.

Try this Grilled Beef Tri-Tip Steak with Chimichurri Sauce! Fabulous BBQ Recipe you must try this summer season.

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If you want a grilled meat, but don't have a grill. Bring this skillet sausage and peppers and have it ready to serve!

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If you are in charge of bringing bread to the picnic. Make this super easy 4 hour ciabatta bread. It is always a favorite.  

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Break out the pasta salads please...

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A delicious, crowd-pleasing tortellini salad is easy to make with cheesy tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a simple homemade salad dressing.

Break out the pasta salads please...

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Bring this Antipasto Pasta Salad Recipe (with Italian Dressing) to your next BBQ party and everyone will ask for the secret recipe.

Bright and fresh...Easy Italian Style Pasta Salad with Arugula. Easy and super tasty.

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Greek Style Pasta Salad- packed with flavor and veggies so you can feel good about serving yourself seconds.

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Okay, bring in the potatoes for our BBQ sides! Easy Lemony Asparagus and Potato Salad Recipe. Creamy and sure to please!

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Super simple family favorite... SIMPLE Creamy Tarragon and Chive Potato Salad. Light and flavorful with fresh herbs.

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Salty, sweet, and tangy, this prosciutto (Italian cured ham), melon, and arugula salad is a match made in Italian flavor heaven. 

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Mix it up with this delicious Peach and Mozzarella Salad with Orange, Basil, and Poppy Seed Dressing.

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Moving along to super easy fit for a BBQ dessert recipes... Best Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust.

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Here is a frozen lemony treat that is a winer at every summer gathering! Creamy Frozen Lemon Bars with Graham Cracker Crust.

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Authentic Italian Tiramisu is always a huge hit and easy to make ahead of time! Make the hot chocolate or coffee versions. 

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You can never go wrong with this light- Heavenly Angel Food Cake (Strawberries and Cream). It's amazing!

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Use those summer berries for this super easy- Easy Almond Sponge Cake with Italian Cream. The cake bakes in 20 minutes!

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In case you still need more 4th of July picnic menu ideas see this post- "29 BEST Italian Inspired Summer Recipes". Enjoy!!

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