9 Seaside Picnic Bites to Savor

1 Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

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Pasta salad is an easily portable option that fills you up and won't let you down. For a seasonally appropriate option, try this sun-dried tomato pasta salad.

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2 Herbed White Bean Dip

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Can you ever really go wrong with chips and dip? Raise the bar with this delicious rosemary white bean dip. Grab some pita chips when you pick up drinks at the store, or if you're feeling inspired, make your own.

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3 Polynesian Snack Mix

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The tropical zing of this Tiki snack mix will transport your taste buds to Polynesia for a day-cation.

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4 Turkey Club Sandwich

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Packing a beachside feast for a crowd? Make crowd-pleasing club sandwiches assembly-line style, then wrap each in a piece of parchment paper for ease of eating.

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5 Pork and Mango Skewers

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These pork and mango skewers are the perfect combination of salty and sweet. Grill them ahead of time, and then devour off their easy-to-eat skewers.

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6 Watermelon Mango Salad

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If chips and salsa went on a tropical vacation, this slightly spicy watermelon mango dip is how they'd taste, making it all the more fitting for munching on beachside.

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7 Fingerling Potato Salad

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A backyard barbecue staple, potato salad is also an excellent option for beachside picnics. Think of this buttery fingerling potato dish as an updated twist on a Summer tradition.

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8 Fruit Salad

When it comes to fruit salad, take a cue from the market, using whatever delights on sight. Watch this video for a few crucial prep tips, and then whip up this refreshing treat.

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9 Shortbread Cookies

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Instead of gooey desserts that can melt in the sun, opt for sturdy shortbread cookies. For extra flair, pack a jar of your favorite fruit preserves and eat them with a dollop of that on top.

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