30 Effortless BBQ Grilling Recipes to Try This Summer 

BBQ Grilling Recipes – Summer is almost here! BBQ parties play an important part to entertain friends or hold a family gathering in the yard. If you’re in the need of delicious and simple homemade BBQ recipes, we’ve got you covered for all the grilling season. From kabobs and steaks to salads and sides, we have collected 30 BBQ grilling recipes to make a top-notch BBQ party. Try out your favorites, and share on your social media! Enjoy!

by Sidney Yang

Sidney Yang

Sidney is part of the Eatwell101 family since 2014. As an editor, she shares her enthusiasm for food, cooking tips, and entertaining across more than a thousand written articles published on Eatwell101.

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Updated Mar 9, 2026

1. Grilled Chicken Pesto Skewers

These grilled chicken breast marinated in pesto are an easy way to enjoy a healthy, flavorful chicken dinner. Get your grill fired up, and get ready for some delicious grilled chicken pesto skewers!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

2. Balsamic, Honey Roasted Cabbage Steaks

Bring roasted cabbage steaks to a whole new level with this simple, fast and delicious side dish.
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

3. Spicy Corn Salad

Easy and delicious corn salad recipe - A great light lunch or side for bbq and grilling.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

4. Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Melting Parsley Butter

Reward yourself with this juicy, flavorful grilled ribeye steak for a weeknight indulgence.
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

5. Jalapeño Watermelon Salad

This watermelon salad is easy to make and so refreshing—enjoy summer in a bowl!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

6. Grilled Salmon Recipe

This grilled salmon recipe is coated in a flavorful marinade - A perfect healthy grilling salmon recipe that’s done in 20 minutes.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

7. Avocado Corn Salad Recipe with Feta

This Avocado Corn Salad is so creamy and flavorful - A light, yet satisfying meal!
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8. Grilled Steak Kabobs

So juicy and delicious grilled steak Kabobs - Your BBQ parties just won’t be the same without them!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

9. Grilled Chicken with Garlic Brown Sugar Sauce

Juicy tender and so delicious Grilled Chicken Recipe with Brown Sugar Garlic sauce- These chicken skewers are the perfect reason to pull out the grill!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

10. The Easiest Creamy Cucumber Salad

This creamy cucumber salad recipe is delicious and refreshing — Great for grilling or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

11. Marinated Tomato Salad

This marinated tomato salad recipe is super simple, with a punch of flavor! Get ready to serve it up all Summer long!
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12. Grilled Chili Lime Butter Corn on the Cob

This Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe is recipe a flavor-packed side dish for your backyard BBQ — So easy and flavorful!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

13. Fresh Herbs and Tomato Salad

Loaded with fresh herbs and takes 10 mins of prep. Simple yet packed with flavor!
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14. Bean Salad with Bacon, Tomato

Easy and healthy, full of protein and fiber!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

15. Grilled Zucchini with BBQ Sauce

Grilled Zucchini with the best BBQ Sauce is a quick and simple Grilled Zucchini recipe guaranteed to impress! Backyard barbecue, with a vegetarian twist!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

16. Grilled Watermelon with Honey Balsamic Glaze

Thick and juicy grilled watermelon, with a smoky flavor – Summer grilling to a whole new level!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

17. Lemon Grilled  Shrimp with Honey Garlic Glaze

These easy grilled lemon shrimp skewers can be on your table in just 20 minutes. Incredibly flavorful!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

18. Grilled Asparagus & Steak Fajita Roll-Ups

A gourmet Grilled steak dinner with bold Southwestern flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

19. Grilled General Tso’s Cauliflower Kabobs

These grilled cauliflower kabobs are crunchy-sweet twist on a take-out favorite!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

20. Roasted Potato Salad

This roasted potato salad recipe is super nourishing and packed with flavor. The perfect side dish for your BBQ menu.
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

21. Grilled Chicken with Chili Lime Sauce

This is the perfect Grilled chicken recipe for your Summer cookouts.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

22. Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad

This cucumber tomato salad is perfect for a casual dinner or for feeding a crowd at a potluck.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

23. Honey Lime Grilled Chicken

A simple grilled chicken recipe that is ideal for dinner or even meal prep!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

24. Grilled Chicken Salad with Avocado and Feta

This grilled chicken salad is the best option for an easy weeknight meal for two!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

25. Grilled Salmon Steaks

Enjoy this low-maintenance fish for a super convenient weeknight dinner.
Cooking time: 7 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

26. Caprese Salad with Pesto Dressing

You'll feel so refreshed with this quick and zesty Caprese salad recipe!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

27. Grilled Fajita Zucchini Pork Kebabs

Let's get right to the delicious.
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28. Grilled Chicken Salad with Cabbage and Raspberry Balsamic Dressing

This grilled chicken salad keeps you both refreshed and satisfied throughout hot summer days.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

29. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders

Tender and incredibly juicy Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken Tenders are easy to cook and deliciously succulent! The ultimate grilling recipe for your summer gatherings.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

30. Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Make these cauliflower steaks and enjoy a true 5-star vegetarian dinner with spot-on flavors.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

31. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Strawberries

These grilled skewers are so easy to make and loaded with flavor - they'll be the hit at your next backyard BBQ.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

32. Grilled Steak With Parsley Sauce

Tender and juicy Grilled Steak is such a simple meal that is full of tender Parsley herb melt in your mouth steak. This is the best steak that I have ever had!!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

33. Cilantro Lime Grilled Chicken

This cilantro lime grilled chicken is quick dish packs a lot of flavor in an easy-to-make dinner for a busy evening.
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box

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