8 Easy Recipes To Bring To The Beach This Summer

Food Snack. Swim. Tan. Repeat. by Jillian Giandurco Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: May 10, 2023 skynesher/E+/Getty Images

Coppy/E+/Getty Images Summer is right around the corner, which means you'll be heading to the beach in no time. These eight easy beach recipes are sure to satisfy your hunger after a long day in the water, so you don’t have to pay for overpriced sandwiches at the snack stand.

Grinder Sandwich

Yummly/Closet Cooking Though this recipe requires a lot of ingredients, many of them are things you probably have around the house, like mayo and pepper flakes, as well as deli essentials like ham, pepperoni, and salami. And don’t worry, it’s TikTok approved .

Dragon Fruit Salad

Yummly/Aound My Family Table Enjoying a bowl of dragon fruit, strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries by the ocean sounds seriously so refreshing and is a breeze to put together at home the night before your travels.

Pomodoro Fresco Pasta Salad

Yummly/The Parsley Thief What’s more luxurious than a light pasta salad on the beach? Plus, since this doesn't use a creamy base it can be left out in the sun without a worry.

Trail Mix Granola Bars

Yummly/Downshiftology If you thought trail mix in a bag was a simple on-the-go snack, wait until you try these Trail Mix Granola Bars that are easy to make — and easier to enjoy.

Lime Tortilla Chips

Yummly/Isabel Eats You can’t have a beach day without chips, and these Lime Tortilla Chips are sure to be as salty and refreshing as your day in the sea. Pair them with your dip of choice and you're good to go.

Doritos Taco Salad

Yummly/Life In The Lofthouse This recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare, which is perfect for when you’re trying to get out the door fast. It can even be made the day before to ensure the flavor soaks into the lettuce and chips overnight.

Dill Dip

Yummly/Small Town Woman With eight zesty ingredients like onion, garlic, and sour cream, everyone is gonna want a scoop of this dill-icious dip . Throw it in your cooler with some veggies and you’re set.

Rice Krispie Treats

Yummly/Jennifer Cooks No beach day is complete without a little sweet treat, and if you can’t get your hands on some ice cream (or just hate the combo of melty ice cream and sand), these Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect substitute.