71 vegan picnic recipes

Swap a mayonnaise base for cherry tomatoes, olives, roasted red peppers and fresh Italian herbs in this low-fat salad

A simple, budget, spring salad that can add a healthy dose of vegetables to your midweek meal. This easy vegan dish also makes great leftover lunches

Make these easy stuffed dates as a canapé, or for after-dinner nibbles. Ideal for when you have lots of mouths to feed or looking for a new way to enjoy dates for Iftar

Rustle up homemade pitta bread to serve with dips or as a side dish to mop up juices. You can easily make them ahead and freeze them for a fail-safe snack

Get four of your five-a-day with this healthy salad of mango, avocado and beans. It's a nutritional powerhouse that's also vegan and gluten free

Adapt this basic vanilla fudge recipe however you like. Top with broken vegan biscuits for a cookies & cream fudge, or dip chunks of fudge in vegan dark chocolate

With just 20 minutes preparation and no cooking time you'll be able to whip up this colourful avocado and bread salad in no time

Use up a garden glut of runner beans or buy them fresh to make these bhajis. Make sure you try the coconut chutney – it really is the perfect accompaniment

Use seasonal tomatoes in different colours, shapes and sizes and sprinkle basil to give this side salad a dazzling finish

A healthy, fibre-rich grain salad that counts as 2 of your 5-a-day. Mint, dill and parsley, along with onions, garlic and cloves make this a winning side dish

Deeply rich and decadent, this dairy and egg-free chocolate bake makes an indulgent vegan treat

Make a jug of refreshing mojitos to share, so you can spend more time with your guests. Try our three twists on this classic cocktail, too

Make this healthy side dish as part of a Mexican feast, with fresh tomatillos, onions, chillies, avocado and lime. Serve alongside burritos and tacos

A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone after a satisfying bite low in calories.

Use up those storecupboard ingredients and impress your friends at the same time with this delicious hummus dip

Give your meal a Mediterranean twist with this zesty, low-fat side dish

Employ some clever tricks to achieve a dairy-free bake. Egg-free mayonnaise, almond milk and margarine are the secrets to these vegan cupcakes

Try our luscious vegan lemon drizzle cake. Light and zingy, it also works well if you replace the flour and baking powder with gluten-free alternatives

A fresh and fragrant salad complements a Mediterranean antipasti spread for relaxed summer eating

A crunchy salad of apples, fennel, cucumber, celery and spring onions - a healthy and light side dish for a crowd

Make our vegan tiffin squares as a festive treat, packed with Christmas ingredients like ginger nuts, dried cranberries and pistachios. They're great for a party.

Made from wild red Camargue rice, cashew nuts, lime juice, spring onions and coriander, this super side salad is ideal for a picnic

This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking