Take a look at our Healthy BBQ Side Dishes
1. Strawberry Fields Salad
Strawberry Fields salad is a great way to highlight the colorful, festive tasty strawberries. Click here for recipe.
2. Lentil Salad
Lentil Salad (photo credit Kaitlin Eckstein)
Lentils are a common ingredient used in Southeast Asian style cooking and are a great source of protein. Our lentil salad uses tomatoes and cucumbers, both which are in season during the summer! Top with some feta cheese for a yummy salad. This recipe is so easy:
Grab a package of cooked lentils from Trader Joe’s, and toss with cucumber, tomato, and feta cheese. Finish off with a drizzle of olive oil and champagne vinegar, and fresh cracked black pepper.
3. Baked Beans
Baked Beans (photo credit Klara Knezevic)
Who doesn’t love a good helping of baked beans with a hamburger? Beans themselves are a great source of fiber, which can help keep your regular, and keep your cholesterol down. However, canned baked beans can often be high in sugar and salt. Check out our version, that features a surprising ingredient! See recipe here.
4. Lightened Up Coleslaw
Another BBQ favorite, but can often be high in saturated fat and sodium! Our version uses greek yogurt, which cuts down on the fat, and increases the protein! Here is our easy homemade recipe.
5. Chickpea Tomato Salad
Chickpeas are another great source of fiber, and are the main ingredient in hummus! Our taste side dish uses chickpeas, tomatoes and cucumbers to make a delicious, mediterranean side dish. Chickpea tomato salad recipe.
6. Mexican Street Corn Salad
Traditionally, Mexican street corn is grilled corn on the cob, that is covered in crema, queso fresco and some cayenne. This salad combines all of that into a simple, easy to make salad! Take a look at the recipe here.
7. Watermelon Feta Mint Salad
Photo credit Kaitlin Eckstein
This delicious watermelon salad recipe is and refreshing salad comes together in minutes, and pairs well with almost anything! Serve with grilled chicken and fish for a light summer meal.
8. Grilled Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a traditional french side dish, that is chock full of veggies! Plus side, making it on the grill means that you don’t need to dirty another dish!
Do you want more ideas on healthy BBQ side dishes to make for your next BBQ?
Check out our searchable recipe database by ingredient, meal, condition, cooking method and cuisine! Click here for RECIPE DATABASE.
Need dessert ideas? We have you covered! Grilled peaches are the best.
If you would like help planning your next meals for your next BBQ, make an appointment with one of our dietitians by clicking here or calling 301-474-2499.
Blog reviewed and updated March 2020.
Whether you are a novice in the kitchen, or a seasoned chef, Dietitian Klara will work with you to help you reach your nutrition goals. Co-author of Nourished: 10 Ingredients to Happy, Healthy Eating, Cooking with Diabetes and Cooking with Food Sensitivities Guide.