It’s *already* almost July, and we’re just getting started with all of the amazing summer BBQ recipes. What better time to try out a new grilling recipe, use summer produce in a seasonal salad, or finally try that delicious, nostalgic dessert?
I put together over 50 incredible recipes for you that are perfect for the Fourth of July, a backyard cookout, or a park picnic. There are plenty of easy grilling recipes great for first-timers using the grill (be sure to check out my guide for grilling chicken and pizza!) and tons of gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options.
These summer recipes are broken down into appetizers & sides, salads, main dishes, cocktails, and desserts, so pick one from each category and put together a delicious menu!
GF = Gluten Free
V = Vegan
VT = Vegetarian
If you make any of these healthier summer BBQ recipes, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it! You can also tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram so that I can see your creations.
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Craveable Dips & Salsas
*These are all gluten-free
Just a Really Good Corn Salsa V
Whipped Feta Bruschetta Dip VT
Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Feta Dip VT
Tony’s Ridiculously Easy Homemade Salsa V
Fresh & Healthy 7-Layer Dip VT
Garlic White Bean Basil Hummus V
Unique Appetizers
Peach Crostini with Whipped Cottage Cheese, Basil & Hot Honey VT
Strawberry Balsamic Bruschetta VT
Parmesan Tomato Zucchini Tart VT
Roasted Strawberry, Basil, and Goat Cheese Crostini VT
Fresh Fruit & Veggie Salads
Peach Brussels Sprouts Crunch Salad with Creamy Tahini Poppy Seed Dressing V, GF
Healthy Coleslaw (no mayo!) V, GF
Summer Strawberry Spinach Salad with Avocado VT, GF
Avocado Peach Tomato Salad with Dilly Tahini Dressing V, GF
Grilled Corn Salad with Avocado, Goat Cheese & Hot Honey Vinaigrette VT, GF
Sesame Chicken Cabbage Crunch Salad
Summer Peach Spinach Salad with Avocado, Toasted Almonds + Goat Cheese VT, GF
The Easiest Chopped Greek Chickpea Salad VT, GF
Spicy Ranch Chopped Chicken Cabbage Salad GF
The Best Quinoa & Pasta Salad
*Use your favorite gluten-free pasta shape to keep any of these gluten-free!
Damn Good BLT Pasta Salad with Creamy Jalapeño Cashew Dressing
Herby Olive Italian Orzo Salad V
Copycat Portillo’s Chopped Salad
Scoop It Up Kale Couscous Salad VT
Herby Chickpea and Feta Pasta Salad VT
Grilled Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
Street Corn Pasta Salad with Cilantro Pesto + Goat Cheese VT
Peach, Tomato & Corn Arugula Pasta Salad VT
Creative Main Dishes
Grilled Tahini Chicken Caesar Sandwiches GF
Smashed Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Herby Ranch Slaw GF
Slow Cooker Gochujang Chicken Sandwiches GF
Chipotle Lime Salmon Tacos with Corn Avocado Peach Salsa & Cilantro Yogurt Sauce GF
Jalapeño Curry Turkey Burgers GF
Incredible Slow Cooker Pulled Chicken Sandwiches GF
Seriously Good Sweet Potato Cheddar BBQ Chicken Burgers GF
Moroccan-Spiced Turkey Burgers with Creamy Feta Sauce GF
Crazy Good Street Corn Chicken Tacos GF
Buffalo Zucchini Chicken Burgers GF
Festive Cocktails
Spiked Tropical Green Juice (aka Green Margarita)
Skinny Jalapeño Watermelon Margaritas
Bars, Brownies & Cookies
Sweet and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats GF
Scoopable Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies GF
Ooey-Gooey Tahini S’mores Bars GF
Salted Tahini Caramel Millionaire Bars V, GF
Grain Free Tahini Brownies (the best brownies I’ve ever eaten!) GF
Healthier Flourless Monster Cookies GF
Grain Free Chocolate Chunk Skillet Cookie V, GF
Vegan Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Bars V, GF
Not Your Mama’s Magic Cookies
Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Cookies with Toffee & Crushed Pretzels
Blow Ya Mind Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies V, GF
Healthy Peanut Butter Twix Bars V, GF
S’mores Peanut Butter Cookie Skillet (or bars!) GF
Fudgy Almond Butter Blondies GF
Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats V, GF
Fruit Desserts
Mixed Berry Cobbler with Lemon-Pistachio Biscuits GF
Gluten Free Peach Crisp with Salted Coconut Milk Caramel V, GF
Rainbow Fruit Skewers V, GF
Fresh Cherry Crisp with Almond Oatmeal Crumble V, GF
Strawberry Crumble Bars V, GF
Grilled Peaches (+6 different topping ideas!) V, GF
Strawberry Crisp with Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookie Crumble V, GF
Cherry Pie Bars with Oatmeal Crumble V, GF
If you make any of these healthier summer BBQ recipes, be sure to leave a comment below and let me know how you liked it! You can also tag #ambitiouskitchen on Instagram so that I can see your creations.
I loved the variety of BBQ recipes here! The grilled peach salad is definitely a game-changer for summer gatherings. Thanks for sharing such delicious inspiration!
These dishes will be added to my family meals.
I hope they love them!
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