29 Healthy BBQ Sides You'll Love
Memorial Day may be the unofficial start of the summer season and Labor Day may be the end, but there are so many other summer weekends, holidays and get-togethers worthy of a BBQ! There's no time like the present to start planning your summer BBQ menus for delicious outdoor parties with friends and family.
All these healthy BBQ side dishes are easy to make ahead and take with you wherever you go. While some should stay chilled for best results, many can be enjoyed at room temperature, giving you plenty of time to fire up the grill once all of the sides are prepared.
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Healthy BBQ Side Dishes
Make-ahead side dishes like these are great if you're preparing sides for a crowd because they leave plenty of time to enjoy the barbecue and not stress about the food. Salads make great sides and many of the best sides are finger foods that encourage mingling. Finish off your cookout menus with these stunning red, white and blue desserts to truly wow your guests.
Teresa Blackburn
These simple, colorful veggie skewers are a beautiful way to showcase summer produce and you can change up the mix of vegetables as you like.
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This mayo-free potato salad recipe delightfully highlights the beauty of purple potatoes, but the entire dish comes together in just 20 minutes of prep time.
Sugar Free Mom
A flavorful and unique finger food perfect for BBQs!
The Pioneer Woman
Grill up some yummy marinated zucchini at your next cookout!
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These ranch cauliflower bites will fly off the table at your next BBQ!
Add A Pinch
Ratatouille combines the freshest summer vegetables into one delicious dish!
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This cucumber dill salad can be made in little time and is ready when you are for the next BBQ!
Rachel Schultz
Nothing says summer like an easy, fresh tomato and chickpea salad!
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Cookie & Kate
This simple, healthy and mayo-free slaw is perfect for summer potlucks!
Sugar Free Mom
A lighter style of coleslaw with the perfect amount of crunch!
Epicurious
This summery Middle Eastern dish gets a makeover with quinoa!
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With only 5 ingredients, these fritters are a quick-and easy finger food!
Le Creme De La Crumb
This summer salad is packed with nutrients—and flavor!
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A refreshing and easy summer side dish with a fabulous lime vinaigrette dressing!
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Portobello mushroom caps topped with fresh tomato and mozzarella will melt in your mouth!
The Garden Grazer
A fresh and delicious alternative to pasta salad!
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A delicious, cheesy appetizer with veggies hiding inside!
The Blond Cook
A super-easy and healthy Greek-inspired summer salad!
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Forget the mayo and try this easy, bright avocado coleslaw!
The Cafe Sucre Farine
This fresh, healthy and summery salad has fabulous Southwest flavor!
Sugar Free Mom
A perfect picky-eater-friendly finger food, without the guilt!
The Cookie Rookie
Try this lightened-up Mexican corn at your next BBQ!
The Food Charlatan
This fast-and-fresh cucumber salad has a bit of kick!
Sugar Free Mom
A tangy and refreshing take on a Waldorf salad!
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A healthier version of the classic 7-Layer Dip that takes guacamole to a whole new level!
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Hearty and unique, these low carb portobello pizzas are sure to please!
Life Currents
A gorgeous and grown up fruit salad!
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Stuffed with fresh basil and mozzarella, this pretty dish epitomizes summer caprese salads!
Sugar Free Mom
Cheesy Sweet Pepper Poppers are a perfect finger food for any summer cookout!
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