1. Cowboy Caviar
This simple dip is colorful and refreshing, perfect to serve on the beach with your favorite tortilla chips. You’ll toss black eyed peas, black beans, corn, avocado and veggies in a vinaigrette dressing to make this crowd pleaser.
2. Ham and Cheese Sliders
There’s nothing like a beach day sandwich. These sliders are super easy to make ahead of time and pack to feed the whole crew.
Recipe here!
Recipe here!
3. No Bake Trail Mix Energy Bites
Make sure you have the energy for swimming, surfing, volleyball and any other favorite beach activities with these energy bites. Filled with raisins, peanuts, chocolate chips and M&MS, they’re a delicious treat that’s easy to prep the day before.
4. Frozen Bananas
If you’re packing a cooler, you’re going to want these frozen banana snacks inside it. Filling and delicious, top these with peanut butter and chocolate for a sweet, cooling beach pick-me-up.
5. Strawberry Salsa
This isn’t your usual salsa. The strawberry base pairs perfectly with either sweet or salty chips, and tastes just like summer.
6. Strawberry Lemonade
You can’t truly enjoy all your beach day snacks if you don’t have a delicious, refreshing drink to sip alongside them! This sweet strawberry lemonade is the perfect solution.
Recipe here!
Recipe here!
7. Crab Pasta Salad
Your normal pasta salad just got a giant upgrade. This crab pasta salad is the perfect mix of seafood and summer flavors, ideal for a day spent by the ocean.
Recipe here!
Recipe here!
8. Italian Pinwheel Sandwiches
These pinwheel sandwiches are not only a breeze to make in advance for your beach day, they’re also light, yummy, and full of fresh flavor. They’re great for feeding a big group – or keep them all for yourself, we won’t judge.
Recipe here!
Recipe here!
9. Peanut Butter Pretzel Cookies
Your beach day’s going to need a tasty treat, and this salty-sweet cookie is the answer. Stuffed with peanut butter, chocolate and pretzels, it has a flavor for everyone and is sure to satisfy any craving.
10. Cold Tortellini Salad Kabobs
No utensils needed for these tortellini skewers, so there’s one less thing you need to pack and one less chance to get sand all over your food. Cold tortellini, mozzarella and tomato on a stick – what could be better?
Recipe here!
Recipe here!