23 Dishes to Bring to the BBQ

With nicer weather comes BBQs, picnics and parties galore. As we always say, you don’t need to sacrifice taste or tradition just because you are on a healthy regimen. On the contrary, we have numerous delicious recipes perfect for the whole gang to enjoy. So dig in—the healthy way—with these delicious and healthy recipes that have you covered from the first sip to the last bite!

Drink:

1. Skinny White Sangria Mocktail >

sangria recipe — This sophisticated sipper has all the sparkle and flavor of sangria without the alcohol. Ahhh, now that’s refreshing! **Get the recipe here.**

2. Raspberry Lemonade Slushie >

Nosh:

3. Not So Devilish Deviled Eggs >

not so devilish eggs — A classic BBQ staple has been reimagined in this delicious recipe that’s both tasty and healthy. **Get the recipe here.**

4. Cauliflower Buffalo Bites >

5. Caprese Kebabs >

caprese kabobs — These kebabs skewer the competition by offering the classic combo in healthy portions. Bonus—they only take minutes to prepare! **Get the recipe here.**

6. 5-Star Cucumber Dill Dip >

7. Party-Perfect Pico de Gallo >

8. Mouthwatering Mango Salsa >

9. Skinny Spinach Dip >

10. Zesty Cucumber and Dill Salad >

cucumber dill salad — This delicious Cucumber and Dill Salad is light, refreshing and flavorful. It’s not as creamy as the dill dip described above, but it’s definitely just as tasty! **Get the recipe here.**

11. Baba Ghanoush >

Baba Ganoush — It might sound a little too fancy for a BBQ but trust us: Put this out on the table and it will be devoured in mere minutes! **Get the recipe here.**

12. Spicy Peanut Slaw >

13. Pineapple Chicken Kebabs >

Dig In:

14. Creamy Pasta Salad >

15. Healthier Potato Salad >

16. Watermelon Summer Salad with Quinoa >

watermelon feta salad — Take advantage of in-season watermelon while it lasts. This summer salad is perfect on its own as a flex meal or pared down and paired with other BBQ treats. **Get the recipe here.**

17. Southwest Grilled Chicken Salad >

18. Hawaiian Jerk Burger >

19. Strawberry Feta Spinach Salad >

strawberry spinach salad — This salad screams summer with its flavorful blend of fresh spinach and ripe strawberries. **Get the recipe here.**

20. Sweet Potato and Corn Veggie Burger >

Sweet potato & corn veggie burgers — Calling all veggie-lovers! This mash-up of flavors takes the veggie burger to the next level with a tasty twist on a classic. **Get the recipe here.**

21. Balsamic Beet Salad >

Sweeten Up:

22. Fruit on a Stick with Yogurt Dip >

Ditch the cupcakes and brownies and pick up these fruit kebabs for a light and refreshing dessert. **Get the recipe here.**

23. Strawberry Pineapple Popsicles >

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