This is for our Spreewald paddling trip (and for any random Internet person looking for recipes that could satisfy a mixed group). Trying to find good recipes that keep well in the heat and satisfy all of us — vegans, vegetarians, and meat eaters — isn’t as difficult as one might think.
Since everybody is okay with eating veggies, the vegan recipes are the lowest common denominator. If we all pitch in a vegan dish to share, no one should leave feeling unsatisfied. (Fellow meat-eaters, just pack your preferred dried meats and nibble furtively at the edge of the picnic blanket, okay? ;-))
I gathered up some vegan recipes for us to choose from. Many thanks to all the vegan food bloggers and chefs for providing excellent tips. My choices for us were for for recipes that are (1) easy to make, (2) visually exciting, and (3) likely to be fine when served at Spreewald-in-June picnic temperatures. The vegan bratwurst was a must-bookmark exception though. And although no American would consider PB&J worthy of a recipe, you Germans might welcome some tips.
Spicy Beet Salad with Horseradish
In a pinch, use refrigerated pre-cooked beets.
Via BigSisLittleDish.com
No-Cook Tabbouleh
The grains “cook” overnight in the acid of tomato and lemon.
One of my personal favorites for summer eating!
Recipe via GINews.Blogspot.de
Picnic Caviar
Rustic with corn, beans, paprika, and the kick of chilies!
Recipe via VegetarianTimes.com
Soba Noodle Salad with Ginger Peanut Dressing
Pasta salad with the flair of East Asian spicing
Recipe via VegetarianTimes.com
Tofu Salad Sandwich
A tahini-based alternative to chicken salad.
Recipe via HellYeahItsVegan.com [Web archive link]
Tomato Zucchini Pasta Salad
A sherry-and-shallot vinaigrette sounds yummy!
Recipe from TheCookingPhotographer.com
Crudité
Simply cut, raw vegetables don’t need a recipe,
but the pictures will stimulate your appetite.
Serving ideas via HuffingtonPost.com
Best Ever Broccoli Slaw
This popped up just today in my Facebook feed. Looks great!
Recipe via QueenLatifah.com
Raw Pad Thai
Even as a meat-eater, I love this woman’s vegan food blog!
See her vegan taco salad video on YouTube.
Recipe via Vegangela.com
Curried Quinoa Mango Salad
A sweet treat if you can find ripe mangoes
Recipe via TheFigTreeBlog.com
Asparagus and Avocado Spring Rolls
with Citrus Dipping Sauce
Use green asparagus with the avocado for the visual affect!
Recipe via OhMyVeggies.com
Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich (PB&J)
The staple item of so many American packed lunches, who really needs a recipe?
See BuzzFeed.com for hacks on the PB&J.
Vegan Bratwurst
Leave it to you Germans to figure out a way to do this!
Recipe in German via ChefKoch.de.
Kale Slaw with Curried Almond Dressing
A cabbage-less twist on coleslaw.
Try it with the Brats!
Recipe via DreenaBurton.com [formerly PlantPoweredKitchen.com]
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