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A colorful array of healthy summer BBQ side dishes arranged on a picnic table.

Quick way to grow 3 healthy summer BBQ side dishes healthy summer BBQ side dishes

This recipe provides a quick and easy guide to preparing three delicious and healthy side dishes perfect for your next summer BBQ. Featuring fresh ingredients and simple steps, these sides are sure to be a hit.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn and Avocado Salad
  • 2 cups corn kernels
  • 1 large avocado
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 0.25 cup red onion
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
Cucumber and Dill Salad
  • 2 medium cucumber
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 bell peppers
  • 1 zucchini
  • 1 red onion
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • baking sheet
  • pot

Method
 

Corn and Avocado Salad
  1. In a large bowl, combine corn kernels, diced avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, and finely chopped red onion.
  2. Drizzle with lime juice, sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and gently toss to combine before serving.
Cucumber and Dill Salad
  1. Slice cucumbers thinly and chop fresh dill. In a bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. Add the sliced cucumbers and dill to the dressing, then stir until evenly coated.
Quinoa Salad with Roasted Vegetables
  1. Cook quinoa according to package directions using vegetable broth. Dice bell peppers, zucchini, and red onion.
  2. Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until tender-crisp. Combine cooked quinoa and roasted vegetables, then drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, grill the corn kernels before adding them to the Corn and Avocado Salad. You can also customize the roasted vegetables in the Quinoa Salad based on your preferences or what's in season.