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My Top 20 Vegan Picnic Ideas
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The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming, and the temperature is rising! I love the spring and summer. Give me all that vitamin D after a long winter. One of the best things to do to really soak in that nicer weather is to enjoy a meal (or all meals) outside. I love BBQ season, I love picnics, and that’s why I wanted to compile a list of my go-to vegan picnic ideas for you to take into your summer activities.
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THANK YOU for this summer recipe guide book! I will definitely be making all of these! The ones I’ve tried are extremely delicious, and im excited to try the rest.
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so excited for you!! thank you!
So light, fresh and easy to take on the go! Yumm!
you’ve got that right 🙂
Made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious. That dressing is INSANE. So so tasty, I’ll share it with everyone I know!
Thank you so much for the love, Marta!!!!
I have no words. This dressing is really good. It as really easy too! Thank you Maria!
Thank you so much, Lucy!!
This Soda Noodle Salad is amazing Maria! Thank you so much. I will be making this dressing all the time now.
Thank you Nicole!!!!
Yum going to save this for meal prepping!
You’re really going to love this recipe, Lauren!