Healthy Summer Recipes – We have collected 100+ healthy summer recipe ideas that are amazing for your next backyard barbecue! Whether you’re looking for succulent grilled chicken pesto skewers, nourishing chicken pasta salad, scrumptious grilled steak skewers, Mexican street corn salad, or BBQ sauces, these healthy summer recipes are not only easy to make but incredibly tasty as well! Let’s get cooking!
Healthy Summer Recipes: 100+ Healthy Summer Recipe Ideas for Your Next Outdoor Cookout
1. Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe
Grilled zucchinis are lightly seasoned and perfectly charred this side dish is sure to be a hit at your summer cookout. Grilled zucchini is quickly becoming everyone's favorite side dish!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box2. 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 box3. Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad
This tomato cucumber salad is light and refreshing - perfect for a casual dinner or feeding a crowd at a potluck party.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box4. Mini Grilled Cream Cheese Sandwiches with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
These mini grilled cheese sandwiches are a great appetizer for parties, potlucks, or get-togethers!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box5. Grilled Peaches With Vanilla Maple Glaze
Grilled peaches are perfect if you’re craving a quick and healthy dessert. They are so juicy and flavorful, everyone loves this grilled peaches recipe!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box6. Grilled Bok Choy with Ginger and Garlic
Grilled bok choy recipe is guaranteed to be your new favorite side dish. Ready in just 10 minutes, enjoy the baby bok choy with grilled chicken, beef, or even fish!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box7. Grilled Chicken Breasts with Lemon Garlic
Make the juiciest grilled chicken skewers with this easy chicken recipe. These grilled chicken breasts kabobs are made with marinated chicken and served with crisp asparagus for a complete low-carb, Keto-friendly dinner!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box8. Grilled Garlic Mushroom Skewers
These grilled garlic mushrooms on skewers are so good, you’ll want to make them every single day of the week!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box9. Grilled Salmon with Lemon and Garlic Butter Glaze
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 box10. Grilled Butter Corn Salad with Jalapeño
This grilled corn salad is your ultimate summer side. The blissed-out blend of grilled corn, jalapeño, and red onion goes with virtually anything!
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box11. The Ultimate Grilled Chicken Thighs
This grilled chicken thighs recipe is the bomb, perfect for a festive cook out! Everyone RAVES about these delicious grilled chicken thighs!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box12. Grilled Napa Cabbage with Lemon Garlic Dressing
Grilled napa cabbage is the ultimate side dish for your grilling parties! Smoky, savory, and crisp-tender, napa cabbage on the grill is an easy recipe everyone will love!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box13. Grilled Shrimp and Shallots
Grilled Shrimp Recipe - Try this easy and delicious grilled shrimp and shallot. Soon your kitchen will be filled with the rich aromas of succulent shrimp and caramelized shallots, sure to please all your guests!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box14. Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Melting Parsley Butter
Reward yourself with this juicy, flavorful weeknight indulgence.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box15. Grilled Chicken Fajitas
These grilled chicken fajitas are delicious comfort food everyone will go crazy for!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box16. 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 box17. Grilled Corn with Garlic and Parmesan
This grilled corn recipe is perfect as a side for your barbecue parties, or as salad for a quick lunch on the go!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box18. 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 box19. Grilled Chipotle Lime Chicken
The perfect vehicle for your summer salads, wraps, taco bowls and more! Get your grill on!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box20. Grilled Stuffed Sea Bass with Garlic Mushrooms
This grilled sea bass recipe is a wonderful yet simple way to enjoy fish in your oven or grill.
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box21. 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 box22. 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 box23. 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 box24. 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 box25. Grilled Asparagus & Steak Fajita Roll-Ups
A gourmet Grilled steak dinner with bold Southwestern flavors!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box26. Grilled Honey Chili Lime Cilantro Chicken
This is the perfect Grilled chicken recipe for your Summer cookouts.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box27. Mexican Street Corn Salad
This grilled mexican street corn salad bursts with flavors. It's a unique twist on the classic street corn recipe and the perfect side dish for your next summer get-together!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box28. Grilled Fajita Zucchini Pork Kebabs
29. Healthy Grilled Peaches Recipe
These Grilled Peaches are perfect for summertime! The perfect healthy dessert.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box30. 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: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box31. Ultimate Grilled Cheese with Caramelized Onions & Mushrooms
Ideal for a quick lunch at home, tangy apple and grilled mushrooms team perfectly with sweet, melty onions. Enjoy with a crisp salad!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box32. Grilled Garlic Shrimp
This spicy tapas-style appetizer will be a hit wherever it goes.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box33. 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: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box34. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
This Healthy chicken pasta salad is packed with flavor, protein and veggies. Try this pasta salad recipe for a quick lunch or a light dinner!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box35. Tomato Granita
Create a vibrant and delicious dinner party starter
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box36. Parmesan Chopped Salad
Easy Chopped Salad Recipe - Parmesan chopped salad is fresh and light, perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish. Enjoy this parmesan salad recipe today!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box37. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Pesto, Avocado, and Tomato
This chicken pasta salad recipe is like a circus of flavors at every bite!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box38. Tomato Corn Salad {Fresh & Juicy}
Fresh corn salad with cherry tomatoes, cucumber and a simple lime dressing! This corn salad is delicious served on its own or as a side!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box39. Mediterranean Salad with Cucumber, Tomato and Onion
Our easy Mediterranean salad recipe comes together in 10 minutes with just a handful of ingredients. This chopped salad recipe works as a side dish but also makes a vegetarian meal on its own.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box40. Salmon Foil Packets with Pineapple and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
This easy juicy Salmon Foil Packets is easy to make, tastes delicious, and is ready in under 20 minutes!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box41. Cowboy Butter Dipping Sauce
Easy and delicious - You'll want to sip this butter sauce by the spoon.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box42. Easy Baked Potato
The best baked potato recipe! Perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy and flavorful on the inside. You'll want to eat these baked potatoes with almost everything!
Cooking time: 100 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box43. Easy Pasta Salad with Avocado
Pasta salad with creamy avocado slices is so easy to make! the best Pasta salad to add to your dinner table. - One bowl of this healthy pasta salad will delight even the pickiest eaters!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box45. Shrimp Lettuce Wraps
Healthy Lettuce Wraps made with shrimp, freshly chopped vegetables and a delicious peanut butter sauce - Overflowing with flavors and textures!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box46. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
This avocado chicken salad recipe is light, flavorful, and easy to make - Perfect Healthy salad recipe for your next barbecue or potluck!
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box47. Honey Cherry Sorbet (2-Ingredient)
You really can't get much simpler than this easy Sorbet dessert recipe! Paleo, Dairy-Free, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box48. Grilled Chicken Skewers with Strawberries
These easy grilled skewers are so easy to make and loaded with flavor - they'll be the hit at your next backyard BBQ.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box49. Cucumber Strawberry Salad
This strawberry salad with cucumber and watermelon is the perfect summer side to serve with grilled chicken or steak. What would be more cooling than a freshly cut strawberry salad?
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box50. 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 box51. Spinach Corn + Feta Chicken Salad
This easy chicken salad recipe is light, delicious, and perfect for a lunch on-the-go.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box52. Marinated Mushroom Salad
This marinated mushroom salad is ultra addictive! Ideal as a BBQ appetizer, a holiday side dish or for a busy weeknight dinner.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box53. Marinated Zucchini Noodles
These marinated zucchini noodles are the perfect addition to your summer grilling, or as a delicious, refreshing appetizer.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box54. Baked Corn on the Cob and Garlic Parmesan
This baked corn on the cob recipe with garlic and parmesan is a huge crowd-pleaser!
Cooking time: 35 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box55. Roasted Zucchini Salad with Feta and Italian Dressing
This roasted zucchini salad is super flavorful and healthy, you’ll want to make it all summer long!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box56. Salsa Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These chicken lettuce wraps are so delicious - Perfect for a quick lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box57. 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 box58. Tomato Basil Strawberry Salsa
This tomato basil strawberry salsa is the perfect fresh and tasty side for your weekend cookouts!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box59. Strawberry Frosé {Frozen Rosé}
This strawberry frosé recipe is a quick and simple frozen drink that's perfect for holiday entertaining!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box60. Jalapeño Grapefruit Margarita
This Jalapeño Grapefruit Margarita is the absolute best and easiest sweet, spicy cocktail for all your entertaining needs!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box61. Fruity Ice Cubes Recipe
Colorful ice cubes are ideal for your summer parties. This ice cube recipe with fruit is super fun to make, especially with kiddos!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box62. Frozen Coconut Lemonade
This frozen coconut lemonade is delicious, not too sweet, and super duper cold, which is perfect with the ever increasing temps outside!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box63. Frozen Peach Bellini Cocktail
Light, refreshing and super easy to make! This elegant cocktail slush will be a hit for any summer party.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box64. Frozen Cantaloupe Cappuccino
65. 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 box66. Melon Agua Fresca
Summer Hydration at its best with only 3 ingredients.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box67. 2-Ingredients Peach Popsicles
These peach popsicles celebrate the delicious fruit of summer in a juicy, sweet, and refreshing blend.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box68. Strawberry Prosecco Margaritas
Packed full of flavor and super refreshing, these Strawberry Prosecco Margaritas make the perfect drink for your summer parties!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box69. Strawberry-Lime Tom Collins
This strawberry cocktail is like liquid summer!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box70. Lemon Iced Tea
Easy Iced Tea Recipe - This refreshing lemon tea a perfect addition to your summer table.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box71. Frosted Peach Lemonade
Turn up summer with this frosted peach lemonade packed with the flavor of juicy peaches and zesty lemon.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box72. Blueberry Lemonade Slushie
The perfect drink to enjoy on a hot summer day!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box73. Perfect Fruity Iced Tea
Try this thirst-quenching refresher full of sweet flavors!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box74. Lime Strawberry Margaritas
We're pretty sure you worked super hard this week.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box75. Pineapple Bars with Coconut Drizzle
You'll love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Full of tropical flavor, everyone will ask you for the recipe for these pineapple bars!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box76. Blueberry & Strawberry Creamy Mousse {Keto – Low Carb}
Need a quick low carb or keto dessert? Make this super simple cream cheese mousse recipe in under 5 minutes!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box77. Watermelon Fries with Cream Cheese Marshmallow Dip
These watermelon fries with cream cheese and marshmallow dip are a great and refreshing Summer snack!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box78. 5-Minute Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt
Easy and creamy, this Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt will help you satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box79. Easy Strawberry Oats Crisp
This juicy and sweet strawberry Oats crisp is super easy and makes a spectacular summer dessert make with rolled oats!
Cooking time: 45 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box80. Honey Lime Fruit Salad
This is the perfect fruit salad! The ultimate crowd-pleaser.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box81. 2-Ingredient Honey Watermelon Sorbet
Best Homemade Honey Watermelon Sorbet recipe, made with 2 ingredients in an instant! Watermelon mixed with Honey then frozen until hard. Tastes like Real Sorbet!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box82. 3-Ingredients Watermelon Granita
This watermelon granita recipe has just three ingredients and is a delicious and simple way to cool off this Summer.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box83. Mini Strawberry Cheesecake Tart
This Shortbread mini strawberry cheesecake Tart recipe is filled with homemade cheesecake filling, fresh strawberry. This is an easy dessert that everyone loves.
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box84. Summer Fruit Wine Slushies
85. Strawberry & Blueberry Margarita Popsicles
87. Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Dressing
The perfect fruit salad for an any occasion! Refreshing, lightweight and done in about 10 minutes.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box88. Raspberry White Chocolate Coconut Bites
Easy and very impressive—perfect for Holiday gifting!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box89. Chilled Mango Soup
This chilled mango soup takes minutes to whip up in your blender and lends itself well to breakfasts, desserts or snacks.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box90. Easy Watermelon Salad with Feta
Watermelon salad with feta is the perfect mix of savory and sweet. Try this refreshing watermelon salad ASAP as a wonderful addition to any meal in summer!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box91. Perfect Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella
These marinated tomatoes make a perfect hors d’oeuvre full of fresh summer flavors!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box92. Easy Chicken Salad
This easy chicken salad is undoubtedly a crowd-pleasing salad recipe! Make this classic chicken salad for lunch, a picnic, or a potluck!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box93. Healthy Tomato Potato Salad
This easy tomato potato salad recipe is light, nourishing, and super delicious. Bring the potato salad to your next potluck and prepare yourself for rave reviews!
Cooking time: 12 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box94. Shrimp Ceviche
Shrimp ceviche is so fresh, flavorful, and super quick to make. Enjoy a light, healthy meal with our shrimp ceviche recipe!
Cooking time: 1 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box95. Marinated Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce
This fresh cucumber salad is here to help you conquer your cravings!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box96. 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 box97. Salmon Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Cucumber
This salmon salad recipe is filled with veggies for a vibrant meal. What’s even easier to love? The salmon salad on the table in less than 25 minutes!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box98. Creamy Corn Salad
This crowd-pleasing fresh corn salad recipe will always disappear fast at your summer potlucks and BBQs.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box99. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette
This vegan noodle salad is perfect for midweek lunches or larger gatherings.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box100. Watermelon Lime Granita
Only 3 ingredients and unbelievably refreshing.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box101. Mixed Berries Spinach Salad
Simple, healthy and delicious - Perfect if you have company.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box102. Cilantro Lime Watermelon Feta Salad
Sweet, fresh and juicy - This Cilantro Lime Watermelon Feta Salad recipe is a definite crowd pleaser!
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box103. 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 box104. Chipotle Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Piled with chunky chicken and veggies – makes for a light, yet satisfying dinner.
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box105. Garlic Lemon Chicken Thighs
Marinated and seared chicken thighs come out perfectly juicy and tender every time. This boneless skinless chicken thighs recipe will be your new dinner routine!
Cooking time: 15 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box106. French Onion Chicken Foil Packets with Cheesy Asparagus
These French onion chicken and asparagus foil packets make a delicious and satisfying everyday meal for busy families!
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box107. Easy Chicken Tacos
These Easy chicken tacos are better than take-out and ready in minutes. perfect for busy weeknights.
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box108. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos
Make these airy fryer salmon tacos for an easy and festive weeknight dinner!
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box109. Baked Salmon in Foil with Asparagus and Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce
This baked salmon in foil with Asparagus and Garlic Butter Sauce makes an amazingly tasty dinner. The salmon recipe of your dreams!
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box100+ Healthy Summer Recipes for Your Next Outdoor Cookout: Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe
by eatwell101
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 5 min Cook time: 10 min
Grilled zucchinis are lightly seasoned and perfectly charred this side dish is sure to be a hit at your summer cookout. Grilled zucchini is quickly becoming everyone's favorite side dish!
Ingredients you need for the Easy Grilled Zucchini Recipe
Directions
1. To make the grilled zucchini: Preheat your grill to medium-high. Toss zucchini with olive oil, lemon juice, Italian seasoning vegetable stock, garlic powder, and melted butter in a large bowl. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste.
2. Once the grill is hot, place zucchini on the grill using tongs. Grill the zucchini for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and continue cooking on high for 2 to 3 minutes more.
3. When zucchini is tender with nice charred marks, remove from heat, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve immediately. Enjoy! ❤️
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