Feed a crowd (or just a few) with any of these delicious dishes made for warm-weather gatherings.
We have refreshing salads, snackable appies, heartysummer main dishpotluck recipes, and even sweet ideas for dessert.
you might build your perfect shareable seasonal feast with these easy, crowd-pleasing options.
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Think of this summer potluck idea as a deconstructed variation on the theme.
Then serve with a big bowl of our DIY Dilled Avocado Dressing so guests can drizzle as desired.
Southern Pork Tenderloin Salad
Add some spice-rubbedgrilled pork tenderloinfor a salad that eats like a meal!
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Plus, it serves eight to 10 hungry adults.
Not big into pork?
You could also try the same base withgrilled chicken, steak, shrimp, or salmon.
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Cream Pie Whoopie Pies
Ice cream sandwichesmight be what you’re used to as a seasonal sweet.
Blueberry Lemonade Poke Cake
Apitcher of lemonadeis one of the MVP summer potluck ideas.
This fruity sheet cake takes that sweet-tart flavor and transforms it into a serves-24 dessert.
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Try any or all of our renditions: Lime-Avocado, Roasted Squash, Roasted Beet, or Bell Pepper.
Herbed Potato Salad
Switch things up and think beyond standard mayo-laden spud salads.
Summer Pasta Salad
No roundup of recipes for outdoor potlucks would be complete withoutpasta salad.
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Toss in some thinly sliced prosciutto and fresh mozzarella, and you’ll have one seriously scene-stealing pasta salad.
Cucumber-Honeydew Salad with Feta
Fruit salad and veggie salad need not be mutually exclusive.
Toss it all with a zippy lemon dressing that’s just nutty enough, thanks to poppy seeds.
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Whip up a 36-serving batch up to a week ahead to make party prep less hectic.
Melt-in-your-mouth layers of lemon and lime filling burst with citrus flavor and combine with a buttery crust.
Top the easy bar recipe with a dusting of powdered sugar for a final sweet and photo-worthy finish.
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Mexican-Inspired Mac and Cheese
Skip theboxed mac.
This easy summer potluck dish delivers a similar dose of nostalgia with more flavor and fewer artificial ingredients.
Classic mac and cheese meets zesty pork taco in this creative make-and-take casserole.
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Top with your favoritetaco recipefixings for a dish that’s sure to be an instant crowd favorite.
Spiked Raspberry-Lemonade Cupcakes
When life gives you lemons, we say, “Make cupcakes.”
Fresh lemon and a dash of raspberry liqueur lend enticing fruity flavor to this fun summer potluck idea.
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Deviled Egg Salad
Talk about a brilliant summermash-up recipe!
This irresistible summer potluck salad travels beautifully.
Simply toss together a mixture of lettuces, peppers, bacon, and onion with these easy-to-make deviled eggs.
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A splash of dill vinaigrette adds a fresh flavor.
The recipe starts with fresh strawberries and aboxed cake mix.
Dress it up with a dash of vanilla extract.
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Dill Pickle Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is a summer potluck must.
Put a twist on the classic with this dill pickle pasta salad.
It’s loaded with chopped pickles,hard boiled eggs, and bacon.
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Just before serving, top with fresh dill and sliced cherry tomatoes.
Creamy grape salad is a sweet and tangy mix of chopped apples, grapes, and pecans.
A sugary dressing rounds out the dish.
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Broccoli Salad Recipe
Classic broccoli salad has been a party favorite for years.
We can’t get enough of the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
As one reviewer raves, “Love broccoli salad.
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Dressing is spot on.
Definitely a keeper.”
But, they’re not the quickest to make.
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Rather than making individual eggs this year, try deviled egg dip!
Here, we’re sharing our best version of the classic potluck side dish recipe.
Don’t skimp on the crunchy corn flake topper!
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Marry Me Chicken Pasta Salad
Carson Downing.
It’s loaded with tortellini, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil.
Serve it as a side or main.
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Texas Sheet Cake
Victor Protasio
Thispotluck dessert recipefeeds a crowd!
Make a whopping 60 servings of rich, chocolaty sheet cake.
The nuts on top are completely optional.
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It’s also great topped with mini chocolate chips or colorful sprinkles.
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