Since Memorial Day sparks the beginning a summer filled with excuses for all the backyard fun including Father’s Day, Hungry Hobby’s Birthday, My Birthday, America’s Birthday, and Labor Day I thought I’d throw together a round up of healthier recipes you can enjoy all summer long! Regular healthy meal plans will be back next week, I promise!
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Side Dishes
Lightened Up Healthier Potato Salad
Bacon Broccoli Slaw
Bacon broccoli slaw combine smoky, salty, and sweet into one creamy crunchy bite!
Salads
Berry Bacon Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
This is the perfect lighter option for any cookout this summer! Bursting with red, white, and blue goodies, plus the most American food ever – BACON! Berry Bacon Salad
Antipasto Salad
Antipasto salad is the easiest most delicious salad to throw together to serve up or bring to a potluck. Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Paleo
Grilling Recipes
Jalapeno and Cheddar Turkey Burgers
Jalapeno and cheddar turkey burgers are juicy, cheesy, and spicy favorites for your next grill night!
Jalapeno & Cheddar Salsa Stuffed Burgers
Jalapeño Cheddar Salsa Burgers contain melty cheese, a hint of fire, and a burst of fresh flavor ensuring this lean meat will be moist and juicy with every bite!
Walnut Pesto Turkey Burgers
Walnut Pesto Turkey Burgers are dripping with rich pesto flavor and packed with more nutrients than your typical burger making them the perfect burger for the next cookout!
Kiwi Lime Marinated Chicken
Kiwi Lime Marinated Chicken is a delicious and refreshing spin on your typical chicken dish. Full of refreshing flavor, it is the perfect chicken for a quick healthy dinner.
Thai Green Curry Turkey Burgers
Slow Cooker Recipes
Slow Cooker BBQ Wings
Crockpot Barbecue Wings will change the way you look at wings and your slow cooker, an easy, delicious, gluten-free crowd pleaser!
Pulled Pork Salad with Goat Cheese Dressing
Let the slow cooker do the work for you to make this pulled pork salad.
Five Ingredient Slow Cooker Salsa Bowls
Cocktails
Cold ~ No Bake ~ Desserts
Grandma’s No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect peanut butter chocolate filled treat for any occasion!
3 Ingredient Chocolate Pudding
Just mix the ingredients and refrigerate for a 3 ingredient chocolate pudding that will hit the spot! Vegan and Paleo friendly!
These recipes are perfect for any summer holiday or your weekend cookout! Hope you all have a safe and wonderful weekend!
carrie this fit chick says
Girl, you read my mind. Wanted some summer-y recipes to save! Thanks for this round-up!
Patrick@looneyforfood.com says
These all look so good and would be a great addition to any cookout!
Emily @ Pizza & Pull-ups says
Those Thai green curry burgers sound amazing!
Susie @ Suzlyfe says
i am so excited about bbq season. I just wish that I had a gril!
Bethany says
I love all the fruit mixed in!