Did you know July is National Picnic Month? 😀
Easy Low Carb Picnic Foods to Pack & Enjoy
You don’t necessarily have to create an extravagant meal for your picnic. In fact, it’s usually more fun to have a variety of finger foods that go great together. You don’t really want a heavy meal in the heat of summer, but rather a light & healthy meal that gives you plenty of energy to enjoy the day.
Simple low carb picnic food ideas include:
- Rotisserie Chicken
- Chicken Salad
- Tuna Salad
- Egg Salad
- Boiled Eggs
- Cheese Cubes
- Green Olives
- Dill Pickle Spears
- Raw Broccoli & Cauliflower to dip in garlic herb cheese spreads, blue cheese dressing, or your favorite dip
- Cucumber slices are great for your favorite dips too!
- Spinach Dip
- Broccoli/Cauliflower Salad
- Strawberries (great with cottage cheese!)
- Almonds, Walnuts & Pecan Halves
- Cheese Crisps / Low Carb Chips
- Laughing Cow Creamy Swiss Cheese Wedges
- Easy Low Carb Breads & Breadsticks
- Chicken Wings
- Green Bean Salad
- Celery Sticks with Peanut Butter or Cream Cheese
- Cucumber Salad
- Low Carb Tortillas if you’re grilling hamburgers or sausages
- Mock Potato Salad (made with Cauliflower instead of Potatoes)
- Deviled Eggs
- Chilled Zucchini Pasta
- Variety of Meats & Cheeses or Meat/Cheese Rollups
- Meat/Shrimp/Veggie Skewers to Grill
- Bottled Water!! 😀
I love anything outdoors! That said, I’m one of those people that mosquitoes make a “picnic” out of, lol. The “Deep Woods Off” spray works very well, but I don’t like the smell – and I don’t like feeling sticky all over when I use it. Plus I’m always afraid my puppy will lick it or I’ll get it on my hands – and then in my eyes or mouth. All three of which have happened, lol. So what do I use and love? The Off Clip-on!
These little gadgets are amazing!! I use them when I’m walking the dogs, working out in the yard, sitting on the back deck – you name it. They work VERY well, keep the mosquitoes away from me, and I don’t have to worry about being all sticky. Highly recommended for your outdoor fun this Summer & Fall.
Happy National Picnic Month! Enjoy the ideas above, and leave a comment too – I would love to hear what YOU would take on a “low carb picnic”! 😉
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My low carb picnic would be a chicken sandwich, low carb yogurt and chips
Hi Shaunie,
How do you make your chicken sandwich? I use Mama Lupe’s Low Carb Tortillas to wrap burgers and sandwiches. As for chips, these are the only kind I enjoy on a low carb diet:
http://www.travelinglowcarb.com/4232/low-carb-chips/
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Lynn,
I am very hesitant to write this but I drastically need help. I have a severe heart problem along with severe diabetes. I am on an insulin pump and am what they call insulin intolerant. I weight 220 lbs and the doctor wants me to lose at least 40 pounds. I can’t keep my sugar levels down because I just can’t pull myself away from the carbs. I am 68 years old and must lose this weight. I also realize that you are not a doctor, but I am not having any luck with weight loss now so I am grasping at any help I can get. I need to find an interesting low carb menu plan that I can stay with.
Any help is appreciated
Hi Dayne,
I recommend you read this: http://www.youmeworks.com/whylowcarb-printable.html
Check out Dr. Jason Fung on Facebook or you tube. Another site would be the Snake diet with Cole Robinson.