Lunch + Dinner Recipes

8 Healthy BBQ Sides {Salads + Slaws}

Bring one of these 8 healthy side dishes to your next BBQ! From whole 30 coleslaws to quinoa salads and fruit salsas; these recipes are a healthy, and delicious, addition to any summer cookout!

Grilling season is my favorite — lots of fresh produce + burgers, brats, and meat on a stick {hello kabobs, my favorite meal of all time}!

Not only is everything better grilled, but I get to hand over cooking duties to my husband for a couple short, but well savored months.

Summer BBQ’s and cookouts have already taken over our weekend calendars and it’s only the beginning of June. Although I love the simplicity of a summer BBQ, they seem to present a funny challenge — the main dish is often easier to come up with + prepare than the side dishes!

So if someone’s already established they are covering the burgers + brats for your next BBQ, this post is your answer to ‘what kind of healthy and delicious side dish can I bring?’ 

These eight healthy BBQ side dish recipes, in the form of salads and slaws, are quick and easy to prepare. And they’re loaded with fruits, veggies, and wholesome grains so you can rest assured there’ll be one nutrient-dense side dish to fill your plate and stomach!

8 Healthy BBQ Sides {Salads + Slaws}

Creamy Cilantro Lime Avocado Slaw from Nourish Move Love

Also makes a great addition to any Mexican dinner, like these Blackened Salmon Tacos!

5-Minute Green Goddess Quinoa Salad from Nourish Move Love

Tex Mex Quinoa Salad from The Real Food RDs

Creamy Greek Pasta Salad from Fit Foodie Finds

Avocado Mango Strawberry Salsa from Ambitious Kitchen

Patriotic Berry Salad from Eating Bird Food

Mexican Mango Quinoa Arugula Salad from Boys Ahoy by Kristy Denny

Whole 30 Pina Colada Coleslaw from Physical Kitchness

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