Our best 35 Grilling Recipes for Summer

Hooray! It’s officially grilling season here in the Northwest and I couldn’t be more excited!  Here are our 35 BEST Grilling Recipes from around the globe!

Many of these recipes are made with chicken or salmon, however, many are vegan or vegetarian adaptable! Be sure to go the post directly to see how to adapt them! These “adaptable” recipes are perfect for mixed households with vegans and meat-lovers both living under the same roof. One meal, two ways!

Pick out a few grilling recipes to try out this week and let me know your favorites in the comments below.

Some of you have been asking what grill I use – this is the grill. It is smaller, portable, quick, efficient and perfect for 2 people. Many have been skeptical, but end up telling me how much they love it. During the winter, I’ll use a cast-iron grill pan, on my stovetop. I also use this stainless GRILL BASKET constantly- great for grilling smaller veggies.

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Grilled Spicy Miso Portobello Burgers! (VEGAN!)

Grilled Spicy Miso Portobello Mushroom Burgers are full of delicious umami flavor! They are slathered with Asian-style Guacamole, topped with a cool cucumber ribbon salad and crunchy carrot slaw. Healthy, delicious and really satisfying. AND totally vegan!

Chimichurri Poblano Turkey Burger

A juicy flavorful Turkey Burger Recipe with jalapeño, cilantro, lime zest, scallions, roasted poblano peppers and Chimichurri Mayo! Serve it in a bun or in a lettuce wrap!

Grilled Peruvian Chicken

This Grilled Peruvian Chicken (or Portobellos) with Peruvian Green Sauce and Avocado Tomato Salad –  is perfect for summer grilling. It is full of amazing South American flavors, that everyone will love! Vegan-Adaptable and GF!

Grilled Eggplant with Freekah

Grilled Eggplant Salad with Freekeh, fresh herbs, and a tangy yogurt dressing. A delicious grilled Middle Eastern salad that can be made ahead. Freekeh has a wonderful smoky quality that is worth seeking out and trying! So delicious!

Grilled Indian Masala Street Corn

This Masala Street Corn hails from India and is grilled and seasoned with ghee and garam masala spice! A simple easy summer grilling recipe to add to your next Indian feast!

 

Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Breast

A simple, easy recipe for the juiciest, most flavorful Grilled Lemon-Herb Chicken Breasts that turns out perfect every time.  Make this with boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs) to pair with salads or veggies. Never have dry chicken again!

Grilled Steak Tacos with Chimichurri

Grilled Steak Tacos with Chimichurri Sauce – a delicious, epic meal bursting with flavor. One of the most popular recipes on the blog to date! Vegan adaptable!

Grilled Chicken Shawarma (skewers or whole pieces)

Grilled Thai Turkey Burgers

Grilled Thai Turkey Burgers with Asian Slaw, Cucumber Ribbons & Spicy Chili Aioli.  Light, healthy, oh sooooooo delicious! Easy to make.

Grilled Whole Fish! Branzino

Grilled whole Branzino topped with the most flavorful Preserved Lemon Gremolata, (Zesty Herb Sauce) in about 30 minutes flat! A simple easy, healthy Mediterranean dinner!

Japanese Farm-Style Teriyaki

Grilled Japanese “Farm-Style” Teriyaki – this can be made with grilled chicken breasts or thighs, or grilled portobellos (or both for mixed households) with shiitake mushrooms, avocado, sweet brown rice, and a refreshing cucumber ribbon salad. Vegan adaptable!

Grilled Italian Chicken with Salsa Verde

Grilled Chicken with Italian Salsa Verde (an Italian herby caper sauce) – a simple easy weeknight meal perfect for supper on the patio!

Grilled Fava Beans

Grilled Fava Beans- with Mint, Lemon & Sumac, a simple, easy way to prepare fresh fava beans on the grill with Middle Eastern flavors.

Grilled Tandoori Chicken (skewers or whole pieces)

Grilled Tandoori Chicken– an easy authentic Indian recipe with a simple yogurt marinade using chicken thighs. Served with naan or basmati rice and Raita Sauce.

 

Grilled Veggie Kabobs (with Tempeh, Tofu or Chicken) and Harissa Yogurt

Grilled Veggie Kabobs and Harissa Yogurt – are made with your choice of protein (tempeh, tofu,or chicken)! A delicious summer meal that packs a big punch of flavor! Perfect for summer bbqs and gatherings! Vegan-adaptable.

Grilled Salmon Souvlaki

Simple and healthy Grilled Salmon Tzatziki Bowls– a fast and easy weeknight dinner loaded up with yummy grilled veggies, quinoa, tzatziki and grilled salmon! This one is a keeper! Vegans can leave the salmon off and double up on Eggplant!

 

Grilled Lemongrass Chicken

One of my personal favorites…Grilled Lemongrass Chicken with Vietnamese flavors including a secret ingredient!  Use this in Vietnamese Rice Noodle bowls (Bun Ga Nuong) or on its own over rice. One of our most popular catering recipes.

 

Grilled Romaine Salad

Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn, Fava Beans and Avocado – a light and refreshing meal. Keep it vegan or add grilled shrimp for added protein. Either way, it’s sure to be your new favorite salad. Don’t have access to fresh Fava beans? No worries, sub edamame!

 

Grilled Bison Burger

How to make the most delicious grilled Bison Burger- a healthy alternative to beef because they are lower in fat and calories, and full of minerals and micronutrients. A lighter, leaner burger, that tastes amazing!

 

Grilled Lamb Chops!

Harissa Grilled Lamb Chops with Harissa Yogurt and grilled summer veggies- a very simple easy meal, perfect for outdoor entertaining!

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Breast

Smoky, spicy and delicious, this Mexican Grilled Chipotle Chicken  is bathed in the most flavorful marinade. Grill the chipotle chicken ahead and reheat on busy weeknights, or store it in the flavorful chipotle marinade, then fire up the grill after work. Feel free to use chicken breasts, or chicken thighs. Use in healthy bowls, salads, tacos, or pasta. So EASY and oh so tasty!

Grilled Romaine Salad with Maitake Mushrooms

Grilled Romaine with Maitake Mushrooms with Furikake Caesar Dressing -a Japanese-Inspired Caesar salad that comes together in 20 minutes! Keto and yummy.

Grilled Lamb Kebabs

Grilled Lamb Kebabs with a tangy Herb Salad and Dilled Yogurt Sauce– a delicious, paleo-friendly recipe bursting with amazing Middle Eastern flavors. You can also make these with ground turkey! Seriously good.

Grilled Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn slathered up with a Chipotle-Lime Butter. A delicious summer side dish dish!

 

Grilled Moroccan Chicken

Grilled Moroccan Chicken with Ras El Hanout, garlic and lemon – a simple healthy recipe, using skinless chicken thighs, bursting with North African flavor! Delicious, fast and easy!

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Salad

Chipotle Grilled Chicken Salad with Grilled Corn, Peppers and Arugula, over a bed of optional quinoa with grilled scallions, avocado and a simple Chipotle Lime Dressing.  Sub MEXICAN TOFU for the Chicken for a vegan version!

 

Grilled Greek Salad

Grilled Halloumi, Eggplant and Tomato Salad with Mint Dressing – a delicious side or main course salad! If you’ve never tried grilling greek-style halloumi cheese- here’s the perfect opportunity! It stays incredibly firm on the grill. I promise. 🙂  So easy!

 

Grilled Beef Skewers with Chimichurri

Grilled Chilean Beef Skewers with Smoky Chimichurri Sauce and Cilantro Rice. An easy flavorful weeknight meal. Substitute cremini mushrooms and veggies for the beef and for a delicious vegan alternative. Paleo, GF and vegan adaptable!

 

Grilled Zucchini!

Grilled Zucchini with Zaatar, garlic, lemon, summer tomatoes and labneh – a delicious grillable side dish to go with many Mediterranean-style mains.

 

Grilled Burgers (in a bowl)

BURGER IN A BOWL!– served over a bed of healthy greens and veggies – a fast, low carb way to serve up our favorite summertime meal! Make this with veggie burgers, beef, lamb, turkey or chicken! Paleo, low carb, vegan adaptable! Had to throw an “American” recipe in here!

Grilled Nicoise Salad

French-Style Grilled Nicoise Salad w/  grilled salmon, tuna or white fish, baby potatoes, olives, marinated white beans and peppers, french beans & a delicious Nicoise Salad Dressing. Gluten-free and Healthy!

 

Grilled Pizza

In this Grilled Pizza recipe, thin pizza crust is grilled for extra flavor – either directly on a grill or on a grill-pan on the stove. It’s surprisingly easy and quick!  Once both sides are grilled, the crust is topped with cheese- gorgonzola and mozzarella, fresh figs, caramelized balsamic onions and either placed back on the grill (on a pan)  or in the oven to finish.

 

Grilled Lamb Kofta

Grilled Lamb Kofta Wraps are light and delicious, and BURSTING with Middle Eastern Flavor! Served with Tzatziki, these are paleo, low carb and high in protein.

 

Grilled Chipotle Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers

Juicy, sweet and tangy pineapple snuggled up with subtly spicy smokey shrimp, so good!!! Serve this with Kohlrabi Slaw  or Jicama Mango Slaw! 

 

Grilled Salmon

Grilled Mexican Rubbed Salmon with Avocado Cucumber Salsa served over greens with a tangy Cilantro Lime Dressing …can be made in 20 minutes. A delicious, healthy low-carb meal.

 

Grillable Sprouted Lentil Burgers

These flavorful vegan burgers will not only totally hold their shape on the grill…they are full of amazing flavor and nutrients! Vegan! GF.

 

Grilled Pork Loin

Grilled Balsamic Pork Loin with strawberries and rosemary is bursting with summertime flavor. It’s a snap to make, light and delicious…. and an easy way to cook strawberries in a savory dish!

 

Grilled Flank Steak

Grilled Flank Steak with Grilled Corn & Radish Salad comes together quickly and easily. Fresh sweet corn, lightly grilled, then cut off the cob, drizzled with lime juice and tossed with radishes, red onion and parsley complement the flavors of the grilled beef, which is rubbed with smoked paprika, cumin and salt.

 

Grilled, stuffed Naan!

Grilled Indian Naan Bread stuffed with flavorful Garlic Scape Chutney and Melty Cheese. Utterly decadent and divine! Perfect for spring!

Grilled Lamb Chops

Italian Style Grilled Lamb “Lollipops”with Salsa Verde. These grilled lamb chops are topped with the most flavorful Italian Herb Caper Sauce, called Salsa Verde. Serve them as a light meal with a salad,  or as a quick, easy appetizer. Fast, flavorful and oh so delicious!

Grilled Artichokes

Grilled Artichokes with flavorful herb dressing and Basil Aioli  – a delicious way to serve artichokes!

Grilled Fish Tacos

Grilled Chipotle Fish Tacos with Fresh Peach Salsa – spicy, smoky, light and healthy, full of delicious summertime flavor!

 

Grilled whole Salmon Filet

Grilled Salmon with Pickled Huckleberry Relish-  Hands down one of my favorite salmon recipes ever. The first time I made this Grilled Huckleberry Salmon, Brian wittily called it –a bear’s dream.  Wild salmon is grilled until the skin becomes crispy.  Then it’s served with a flavorful & quick,  Pickled Huckleberry -Shallot Relish.   One of our most raved about recipes in catering. 😉

 

Grilled Indonesian Chicken

Indonesian Style Grilled Sambal Chicken- Here is a delicious recipe for Indonesian Style, Grilled Sambal Chicken-  full of great flavor with a little bit of heat,  sooooo juicy and tender,  fast and simple to make, it comes together in less than 30 minutes!

 

My Favorite Fish Tacos

These are on repeat weekly here. Quick and EASY Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Cabbage Slaw. Fast and delicious! Healthy too! Vegan adaptable ( make with grilled, spice-rubbed tofu) and GF!

 

Shrimp Tacos

Grilled Caribbean Shrimp Tacos with Fresh Mango Cabbage Slaw and Cuban Black beans. A winner.

Grilled Lamb Burgers

Grilled Lamb Burgers with Harissa Aioli, melty cheese, arugula and pickled onions served on a toasted Brioche Bun. Bacon optional.;)

Grilled Chicken Souvlaki

Grilled Greek Souvlaki Bowl with Cauliflower Rice- Make this with grilled chicken breast ot thighs, or keep it vegan with portobellos, served up with low carb cauliflower rice and flavorful Tzatziki!  Tasty, healthy, easy! Vegan Adaptable and GF!

Grilled BBQ Chicken with Chipotle Barbecue Sauce:

Smoky, Sweet, Spicy and tangy, this grilled  BBQ Chicken is mouthwatering! The Chipotle Barbecue sauce is made from scratch…. oh so tasty!

 

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Grilled Baba Ganoush!

And… I saved the BEST for last! Here is a video of my all-time favorite Grilling Recipe for Baba Ganoush! 

Simple, flavorful, Authentic Baba Ganoush recipe made with smoky grilled eggplant, tahini, garlic and lemon. A healthy, delicious Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip that is full of complexity and depth. Gluten-free, low-carb, vegan.

Favorite Grilling Tools:

1. Small Gas Grill  Small, portable, quick, efficient, easy to clean, and perfect for 2-4 people. Many have been skeptical, but end up telling me how much they love it.
2. During Winter: A cast-iron grill pan, on my stovetop.
3. Stainless GRILL BASKET– great for grilling smaller veggies.
4. Grill Mat
5. Smaller-Sized Grilling Tools

-I have a hard time using the typical giant grilling tools and often just use my handy dandy medium tongs and this thin metal spatula.  But this grilling set is smaller and has wood handles, love it!

 

 

Have a lovely weekend friends. Enjoy it!!!

xo

Sylvia

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