50 Best Grilling Recipes for Summer

Fire up the grill with our 50 Best Grill Recipes!  Many of these BBQ ideas are fast and easy enough for weeknight dinners, many are vegetarian, vegan or vegan-adaptable. (Be sure to go to the post directly to see how to adapt them!) We especially love grilled veggies and grilled salads- scroll down.

Whether you’re looking for grilled chicken recipes, grilled vegetables, burgers, vegan & vegetarian grill recipes, grilled salad recipes (perfect for summer dinners), or grilled flank steak or lamb recipes, you’ll find plenty of fun grilling inspiration here!  Scroll to the bottom for our favorite grilling resources, tips and gifts- or jump to the recipe card for our favorite All-Purpose Dry Rub Recipe!

And now… Our Top bbq recipes!

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Dinner-Worthy, Grilled Salad Recipes!

Grilled Salmon Salad

This Grilled Salmon Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing is perfect for summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings. Chock full of fresh organic produce, not only is this entree salad healthy and easy to make, it’s bursting with delicious summertime flavor! Keto and Low-carb.

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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 Nicoise Salad- always tasty!

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 Greek Salad with Halloumi

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, so tasty!

 

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Salad with Arugula, Quinoa and Corn.

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 Salmon Salad with Avocado Salsa

Grilled Salmon Salad 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.

Burger in a Bowl- keto and low carb.

BURGER IN A BOWL!– Grill your favorite burger (veggie burger, beef, lamb, ground turkey or chicken) and serve it over a bed of healthy greens and veggies – a fast, low-carb way to serve up our favorite summertime meal!

Grilled Romaine Salad with lots of goodies!

Grilled Romaine Salad with Corn 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!

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Grilled Chicken Recipes!

Perfect Grilled Chicken (With the Best Chicken marinade)

How to make the Best Grilled Chicken– with the most flavorful chicken marinade- turns out perfect and juicy every single time! A simple, easy recipe that can be made ahead for mid-week meals, or fast enough for weeknight dinners! We love this over Classic Caesar Salad, Classic Greek Salad, or with this Grilled Romaine Salad!

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 Chicken Shawarma (skewers or whole pieces)

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Grilled Vegetarian & Vegan Recipes!

Grilled Eggplant with Greek Tomato Chickpea Relish

Perfectly tender smoky Grilled Eggplant with fresh Greek relish and creamy polenta.  An easy and healthy meatless dinner.  Vegan adaptable and gluten-free.

Grilled Veggie Kabobs (Tofu or Tempeh) and Harissa Yogurt

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

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!

Summer Pasta Salad with Grilled Zucchini

Summer Pasta Salad w/ Grilled Zucchini, Corn and Cilantro Pesto is made with gluten-free rice noodles and loaded up with healthy summer veggies, then tossed in the most flavorful Cilantro Pesto…. deliciously addicting! Vegan and Gluten-free!

Thai Grilled Eggplant Salad

This flavorful Thai Grilled Eggplant Salad is simple, light, and refreshing with a tangy, umami dressing made from fresh lime juice and fish sauce. Healthy and tasty, this Thai Salad comes together in 35 minutes! (Vegan-adaptable) Serve it with jasmine rice and make it a meal.

Grillable Sprouted Lentil Burgers with Beet Slaw

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

Drool-worthy Grilled Fish and Seafood Recipes

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!

Grilled Scallops with Charred Tomato Vinaigrette

Grilled Scallops, marinated with olive oil, orange zest, coriander, salt and pepper, topped with Charred Tomato Vinaigrette. A delicious summer dinner that is fast, easy, light, refreshing and elegant!

Kerala-Style Grilled Fish

Here’s a simple yet super flavorful recipe for Kerala-Style Fish, made with a flavorful paste that is either grilled or roasted in the oven. Curry leaves and Tamarind give this Indian Recipe its unique flavor. Serve this with Indian Lemon Rice.

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 Chipotle Fish Tacos with Peach Salsa

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

Grilled Whole Salmon with Pickled Huckleberry Relish

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. 😉

Our Favorite Fish Tacos with Cilantro Cabbage Slaw

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!

Caribbean Shrimp Tacos

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

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Grilled Bread and Grilled Pizza!

Grilled & Stuffed Naan Bread- THE BEST!

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

 

Grilled Fig Pizza with Caramelized onions and Gorgonzola

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.

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Juicy & Flavorful Grilled Beef, Lamb & Pork Recipes

Grilled Carne Asada Tacos

Grilled Carne Asada 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 Lamb Chops

Grilled Lamb “Lolly Pops”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 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 Chilean 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 Lamb Kebabs with Herb Salad

This Grilled Lamb Kebab Recipe is delicious, paleo-friendly recipe bursting with amazing Middle Eastern flavors. You can also make these with ground turkey! Seriously good.

More grilled meat recipes:

• Grilled Balsamic Pork Loin
• Grilled Lamb Chops with Harissa Yogurt
• Grilled Lamb Kofta Wraps

Our Favorite Barbecue Sauce!

This homemade barbecue sauce recipe is easy to make, in just 25 minutes! It’s deep and smoky, tangy, sweet with a little bit of heat. Vegan, gluten-free adaptable! 

Grilling Tips, Resources & Gifts.

1. For weeknight dinners, I often use this outdoor grill. It is small (so it heats up faster), portable, quick, efficient, and perfect for 2-4 people. Many have been skeptical but end up telling me how much they love it. Just sayin’.  😘
2. A charcoal grill is great on the weekends, and during the winter, I’ll use a cast-iron grill pan, on my stovetop.
3. This  GRILL BASKET is great for grilling smaller veggies. Spray olive oil makes greasing the grill faster & easier. Metal tongs and a metal spatula are easier for my hands to hold (vs great big grilling sets that are hard to wash). A wooden, grooved-edge, Cutting Board (to catch any juices) is also handy. I also like the look of this Grilling Apron.
4. A good source of wild salmon, organic, free-range meat (chicken and grass-fed meats with no antibiotics) is Butcher Box!   You can customize your box and the delivery timing – use this link Butcher Box for a free, sign-up gift – yes, an affiliate link.

Have a lovely weekend friends. Enjoy it!!!

xo

Sylvia

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