Host a Vegan Picnic with a Healthy Menu

By Laura Theodore, the Jazzy Vegetarian

Labor Day is the time to share a fun and festive outdoor picnic with the kids, family, or friends. When preparing your picnic, focus on foods that travel well, taste great and provide a pretty presentation when serving.

This portable menu begins with a fresh asparagus salad that gives a welcome pop of green to this delightful ‘end-of-summer’ meal. To lighten your picnic basket load, try serving a hearty main-dish salad in edible and colorful bowls. On the side, appealing mini-muffins add substance and good taste.

For dessert, serve fancy and festive homemade lollipops, adding a bit of whimsy to this breezy meal. (No one needs to know that these portable pops are really easy to prepare!) A mint-infused fresh lemonade rounds out this perfect picnic meal.

Whether you are picnicking with vegans, vegetarian or omnivores – they will love this vibrant and scrumptious warm weather menu!

 

Laura Theodore is the Jazzy Vegetarian, which can be seen on many PBS stations. The show focuses on vegan cooking featuring quick and easy recipes and tips that will make adding healthier choices into your everyday lifestyle a breeze!