{"id":65398,"date":"2026-05-08T06:22:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:22:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=65398"},"modified":"2026-05-03T22:25:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T02:25:02","slug":"picnic-ready-salads-are-perfect-for-outdoor-meals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/05\/08\/picnic-ready-salads-are-perfect-for-outdoor-meals\/","title":{"rendered":"Picnic Ready Salads are perfect for outdoor meals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"e4d6c9\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #e4d6c9;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"640\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/679871086_1484767983241676_2980045963898152486_n.webp?resize=512%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-65399 not-transparent\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/679871086_1484767983241676_2980045963898152486_n.webp?w=512&amp;ssl=1 512w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/679871086_1484767983241676_2980045963898152486_n.webp?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fresh, easy, and made for sunshine, Picnic Ready Salads are perfect for outdoor meals <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd57\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\u2600\ufe0f\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t6d\/1\/16\/2600.png\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ingredients<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd57\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"> Macaroni Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon dijon mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 \u00bd tablespoons apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon salt, plus additional for boiling the pasta according to package<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd teaspoon garlic powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Macaroni Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">12 ounces elbow macaroni noodles, about \u00be of a 16-ounce box<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup red bell pepper, diced \u00bd inch (from \u00bd large pepper)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup celery, sliced \u00bc inch thick (from 1-2 large stalks)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2153 cup red onion, diced \u00bc inch (from \u00bd medium onion)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc cup carrot, finely shredded (from 1 large carrot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 large hard-boiled egg, finely chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd57\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"> Waldorf Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup heavy whipping cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup Granny Smith apples diced and cored with the skin left on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup Gala apples diced and cored with the skin left on<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00be cup celery finely diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup green seedless grapes halved, 3 to 4 extra halved grapes for an optional garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup red seedless grapes halved, 3 to 4 extra halved grapes for an optional garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup chopped walnuts<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd57\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"> Deviled Egg Pasta Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">8 ounces elbow macaroni pasta, cooked and drained according to package directions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled (check out our perfect hard-boiled eggs recipe)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\u00bc cups mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2\u00bd tablespoons prepared yellow mustard<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 teaspoon kosher salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00be teaspoon smoked paprika, divided into \u00bd and \u00bc teaspoons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup red onion, finely diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 medium stalk of celery, diced (\u00bd cup)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 small green onion, thin sliced (optional garnish)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd57\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"> Olive Garden Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6 cups iceberg lettuce, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup whole pitted black olives, drained<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup red onion, thinly sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 medium firm Roma tomatoes, sliced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 cup seasoned croutons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6 whole pepperoncini peppers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc cup parmesan cheese, fresh grated<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2154 cup olive oil, extra virgin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2153 cup white wine vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 tablespoons water<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon granulated sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 teaspoons garlic, fresh minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 teaspoons lemon juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1\u00bd teaspoons Italian seasoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd teaspoon kosher salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon red pepper flakes<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd57\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"> Elote Corn Salad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4 cups frozen corn, thawed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon salted butter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon ground cumin<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon chipotle chili powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd red onion, diced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2153 bunch cilantro, chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 lime, juiced<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2153 to \u00bd cup Mexican crema, see recipe below<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 jalape\u00f1o, seeded and diced (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup cotija cheese, crumbled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mexican Crema<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 tablespoon lime juice<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon chipotle chili powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u215b teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"16\" width=\"16\" alt=\"\ud83e\udd57\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/images\/emoji.php\/v9\/t33\/1\/16\/1f957.png\"> Apple Slaw<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dressing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd cup mayonnaise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2153 cup sour cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons honey<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p 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