Memorial Day Weekend always seems like the long weekend that kicks off summer. Whether you’re planning to have a picnic at the park, BBQ by the pool, or a community gathering, any of these recipes would be great healthy side dish bbq options.
Apps
1. Beet Ricotta Hummus with Crudite & Crackers
gorgeous entertaining spread with a beautiful pink beet hummus and fresh vegetables. add some cheese, fruit, and prosciutto to take it to a whole another level, or just keep it simple – either way, everyone will love it.
2. Chobap (Korean Stuffed Tofu Skins)
A korean snack that is so fun to make, delicious, and guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!
3. Hummus Bowl Topped with Beets, Snap Peas, and Feta. Paired with homemade Sumac Pita Chips and Crudite
A delicious and unique app idea that is vegetable forward, seasonal (love the crunchy snap peas), and beautiful!
4. Truffle Tuna Tartare with Crackers
5. Homemade crostini with Sauce Vierge
Healthy BBQ Protein Options:
6. Herby Balsamic Chicken skewers
savory chicken skewers that marinated with just a few ingredients, and literally pair well with anything!
7. Mediterranean Spiced Tofu skewers with herbs
easy gourmet vegetarian protein option that’s packed with flavor and looks gorgeous.
8. Korean Inspired Meatballs with Veggie Yakitori Noodles
homemade meatballs with Korean flare and the most slurp-able, tasty veggie forward noodles.
9. Thai Shrimp
fragrant, spicy, flavor packed shrimp that will guarantee their own fan base.
10. Monday Meatball Sliders
everyone’s favorite meatball but in slider form and with delicious peperoncini, parmesan, and provolone cheese.
11. Honey Chipotle Chicken Skewers
sweet, smokey, and spicy chicken skewers that great for entertaining.
Healthy Side Dishes
12. Smashed Cucumber Salad
crunchy, crisp, and refreshing cucumber salad that will add freshness to any gathering, and be perfect as a healthy side for bbq chicken.
13. Tomato Balsamic Stonefruit Panzanella
A delicious, summertime fresh bread salad, and one of my most loved and popular recipes! Another perfect, healthy side that would pair perfectly with any BBQ dish.
14. Herby Balsamic Chicken Pasta Salad
15. Fattoush
one of my all time favorite recipes from culinary school, elevated with the stone fruit and charred dates.
16. Leafy Green Greek Salad
another one of my go-to recipes for entertaining. It’s SO well loved (I’ve served this at so many dinner parties, and always get requested to have it again!).
17. Lemon Dijon Pasta Salad
summer pasta salad with the best homemade vinaigrette!
