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!