Traditional picnic staples like hot dogs, hamburgers and coleslaw can be heavy in unhealthy saturated fats. That’s why we’ve rounded up fiber-rich salads, sandwiches and more healthy options that are perfect for enjoying outdoors. Whether it’s lighter mac n cheese made with protein-packed chicken and kale or a fun, vegetarian take on sushi, these recipes will keep you feeling full with under 375 calories per serving.
1. BLACK BEAN & CORN TACO SALAD | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 278; Total Fat: 7g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 332mg; Carbohydrate: 45g; Dietary Fiber: 14g; Sugar: 18g; Protein: 12g
2. LIME GAZPACHO WITH FETA | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 215; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 4g; Monounsaturated Fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 1mg; Sodium: 227mg; Carbohydrate: 25g; Dietary Fiber: 8g; Sugar: 13g; Protein: 7g
3. CREAMY MAC N CHEESE WITH CHICKEN AND KALE | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 317; Total Fat: 8g; Saturated Fat: 5g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 64mg; Sodium: 408mg; Carbohydrate: 28g; Dietary Fiber: 6g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 30g
4. HIGH-PROTEIN CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 364; Total Fat: 6g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 65mg; Sodium: 412mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Dietary Fiber: 7g; Sugar: 10g; Protein: 34g
5. TURKEY APPLE & CHUTNEY SANDWICH | THE SALT SOLUTION COOKBOOK
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 254; Total Fat: 5g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 23mg; Sodium: 578mg; Carbohydrate: 36g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 12g; Protein: 19g
6. ZESTY SHRIMP LETTUCE WRAP | MYFITNESSPAL’S RECIPES
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 130; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 115mg; Sodium: 436mg; Carbohydrate: 10g; Dietary Fiber: 3g; Sugar: 3g; Protein: 15g
7. VEGETARIAN QUINOA SUSHI | 24 CARROT LIFE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 282; Total Fat: 13g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 325mg; Carbohydrate: 31g; Dietary Fiber: 5g; Sugar: 5g; Protein: 7g
8. BLT SALAD WITH AVOCADO | SKINNYTASTE
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 204; Total Fat: 14g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 4g; Cholesterol: 28mg; Sodium: 361mg; Carbohydrate: 11g; Dietary Fiber: 4g; Sugar: 4g; Protein: 10g
9. TABBOULEH & CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS | TRINH LE FOR MYFITNESSPAL
Nutrition (per serving): Calories: 366; Total Fat: 18g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 12g; Cholesterol: 45mg; Sodium: 346mg; Carbohydrate: 26g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 3g; Protein 26g
