9 Healthy BBQ Side Dishes

Summer time means grill time! Careful though, there are some sneaky BBQ side dishes that can really add up calorie-wise. If you don’t care, enjoy! If it’s cheat day, get after it! But if you’re trying to maintain the pool body you’ve been working on for months, swap out the heavier options for some lighter ones. Need some ideas? We thought you’d never ask. Keep scrolling for some healthy BBQ side dishes that are high in flavor and low in guilt.

1. Cauliflower Tabbouleh

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2. Greek Pasta Salad

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Greek Pasta Salad for your July 4th backyard parties! This pasta salad is loaded with veggies, more salad than pasta and it’s delicious! . 5 #WW Points • 176 Calories https://www.skinnytaste.com/greek-pasta-salad/ recipe link in profile ☝? #skinnytaste #skinnytasterecipe #healthyfood #vegetarianrecipes #healthyrecipes #pastasalad #july4th photo credit @playswellwithbutter

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3. Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini

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Don’t hate me for saying this… But yes, you do need vegetables over the holiday weekend. And lucky for you, this recipe is going to be the ultimate crowd pleaser this weekend—for adults and kids alike! This recipe for Orange Glazed Grilled Zucchini comes together within minutes and makes for the perfect healthy low-carb side dish. ⁠ ⁠ Full recipes in bio, and info listed below!⁠ ⁠ Nutrition: Calories: 57/Net Carbs: 10g⁠ ⁠ What You’ll Need:⁠ 3 small or 1 large zucchini⁠ 1 navel orange juiced – about half a cup⁠ ¼ tsp honey⁠ Salt to taste⁠ ⁠

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4. Mexican Street Corn Salad with Avocado

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Mexican Street Corn Salad with Avocado ? ? #aseasyasapplepie #easyrecipes

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5. Sweet and Smoky Brussels Slaw

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Skip the roasted veggies and fix up this Sweet and Smoky Brussels Slaw! With a sassy citrus vinaigrette and bacon to make this slaw pop, one taste you’ll be hooked! Oh and it comes together in just 20 minutes!⠀ .⠀ •⠀ For the recipe, go here: https://therealfoodrds.com/sweet-and-smoky-brussels-slaw/ OR click the link in our bio @therealfoodrds⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #therealfoodrds #realfood #wholefoods #eatclean #cleaneating #dietitianapproved #dietitian #dietitiansofinstagram #brusselssprouts #eatyourveggies #whole30 #paleo #glutenfree #healthyeating #healthysides⠀

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6. Chimichurri Cauliflower Steaks

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Chimichurri cauliflower steaks with baked chicken tonight ?? if you don’t like cauliflower, trust me, this sauce will change you! It’s made with cilantro, parsley, olive oil, red chili flakes, and seasonings and smothered all over the cauliflower. Baked at 400 for about 25ish minutes ?

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7. Lemon-Parmesan Potato Salad

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With Summer officially under way now, I wanted to whip up one of my favorite summer side dishes again… Parmesan-Lemon Potato Salad ?? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The blend of grated parmesan, lemon and greek yogurt + a mix of fresh herbs give this potato salad a fresh & fragrant update. No egg or mustard required! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can even substitute roasted cauliflower for the potatoes to make this a super low carb side dish option if that’s what you need in your diet right now! ???? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link to this recipe is in my bio ??

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8. Chickpea Salad

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Summer Goals ?? My go-to chickpea salad to make all summer ?? Great for lunch or as a side dish with anything you’re grilling! ?? . 1 #WW Points • 182 Calories recipe link in profile ☝? https://www.skinnytaste.com/chickpea-salad/ #skinnytaste #skinnytasterecipe #healthyfood #healthyrecipes #vegan #meatlessmonday #vegetarian #vegetarianrecipes #chickpeas #chickpeasalad

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9. Cucumber Avocado Salad

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This Cucumber Avocado & Vidalia Onion Salad has been on repeat lately – can you blame me? Just posted recipe on blog (click on link in profile @aggieskitchen ). ??? My friend Lora @savoringitaly and I are in the mood for dishes like this one for our #freshsummer project using CUCUMBERS – we are looking for more cucumber recipes all month so tag us with your creations #aggieskitchen #savoringitaly #freshsummer – share your favorites with us! https://aggieskitchen.com/cucumber-avocado-salad/ #eatwellbewell #saladmonth #foodblogger #cucumbersalad #avocado? #healthysides #saladsofinstagram #saladrecipe #vidaliaonions #igrecipe

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Melody Rose Rowan

Melody Rose Rowan is the CEO + hostess with the mostess at @CuteStays. When she isn’t blogging about style and interior design for her blog MustacheMelrose.com, Melody can be found renovating @MaxineTheAirstream with her husband, Scott, or playing with her two rescue dog-sons, Jake and Finn. Say hi at @mustachemelrose!