Holiday Picnic Sides - 4 Ways! Whether you're headed to a holiday potluck or just plating up in the backyard, these classic side dishes hit every note - creamy, crunchy, tangy, and totally reliable. No grilling required 🧺🌿🍽️
🍝 ITALIAN PASTA SALAD
12 oz uncooked tri color rotini pasta
2/3 lb Italian salami, chopped
1/2 chopped green bell pepper
1/2 chopped red bell pepper
1/2 chopped red onion
1/2 cup grape tomatoes, halved
8 oz mozzarella, cut into cubes
6 oz black olives, sliced
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 cup Italian dressing
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 pinch salt, to taste
1 pinch black pepper, to taste
🥦 BROCCOLI SALAD
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
5 cups broccoli florets
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (roughly 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
🥬 HOMEMADE COLESLAW
1 cup mayonnaise
3 tbsp granulated sugar
1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp ground mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp onion powder
1/8 tsp celery salt
1 medium cabbage, roughly 2 lb/8 cups, shredded, any color or combination
1 cup shredded carrots
🥚 DEVILED EGGS
8 large eggs
2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp mustard
1 tbsp dried minced onion, optional
1 tsp celery seed, optional
1 pinch salt, to taste
1/2 tsp smoked paprika, or to taste, for garnish (optional)
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)