{"id":59818,"date":"2017-06-28T11:15:09","date_gmt":"2017-06-28T15:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=59818"},"modified":"2017-07-06T10:33:09","modified_gmt":"2017-07-06T14:33:09","slug":"healthy-bbq-recipes-barbecue-cookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/healthy-bbq-recipes-barbecue-cookout\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Healthy BBQ Recipes for Your Next Outdoor Party"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s that lovely time of year again, when the weather is warm and the days are long enough to fire up the grill each night. From backyard barbecues to picnics at the park to campsites on the beach, cooking and enjoying a meal outside is half the fun. These healthy cookout recipes make it easy to entertain a crowd, while still serving a nutritious meal. Check out the 10 BBQ recipes below for salads, sandwiches<\/a>, skewers<\/a> and pizzas<\/a> that take advantage of summer\u2019s fresh herbs, fruits and veggies. It\u2019s the perfect way to enjoy the season\u2019s best flavors.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>Fire Up the Grill: 12 Insanely Easy Skewer Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

10 Healthy BBQ Recipes to Enjoy Outdoors<\/h3>\n

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1.\u00a0Open-Faced Steak Sandwich with Avocado Horseradish<\/a><\/h3>\n

Unlike other steak sandwiches that might leave you feeling bloated, this open-faced recipe<\/a> uses strip steak \u2014 one of the leanest cuts of beef. The night before your cookout, marinate thin slices of steak in Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, olive oil and garlic. The next day, the meat will be extra tender and moist so it won\u2019t dry out under fire. Top the sandwiches with a creamy avocado horseradish prepared with apple cider vinegar<\/a> and Dijon mustard. Photo and recipe: Jessica Merchant \/ How Sweet Eats<\/em><\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Watermelon Pineapple Lemonade<\/a><\/h3>\n

A colorful twist to your average lemonade, this refreshing drink includes the sweet and super hydrating juices of watermelon and pineapple, so you could even skip the simple syrup. Muddle some fresh mint leaves at the bottom of each glass to bring out their flavor. Cheers! Photo and recipe: Chungah Rhee \/ Damn Delicious<\/em><\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0Tropical Mango Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing and Grilled Shrimp<\/a><\/h3>\n

When it\u2019s hot and sticky outside, the last thing you want is to slave over a stove, sweating. So fire up the grill and cook the shrimp skewers over medium-high heat. To perk up the green salad, this recipe includes a cilantro lime dressing that\u2019s made with Greek yogurt, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil and honey. Plus, it\u2019s topped with refreshing mango slices. Photo and recipe: Alex and Sonja Overhiser \/ A Couple Cooks<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>10 Healthier Takes on Lobster Rolls, Fish Tacos and More<\/a><\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Mediterranean Zucchini Pasta Salad<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you love a good picnic pasta salad, this recipe is for you. The best part is you don\u2019t have to boil pasta! Prepare the zoodles<\/a> using a spiralizer<\/a> and toss them with artichokes, olives, chickpeas, feta cheese and diced tomatoes. For the dressing, Inspiralized creator Ali Maffucci combines olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, parsley, garlic powder and Dijon mustard for some Mediterranean flair. Photo and recipe: Ali Maffucci \/ Inspiralized<\/em><\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Rainbow Watermelon Pizza<\/a><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s safe to say that we crave any type of pizza \u2014 whether it\u2019s on pita bread, a cauliflower crust<\/a> or tortilla. So we know you and your party guests will totally obsess over this watermelon pizza. In a small bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mascarpone cheese and honey. This will be the \u201csauce\u201d in your pizza dish. Spread a little on each slice of watermelon and top with your favorite fruits, like strawberries<\/a>, blueberries, kiwi slices and grapes. Photo and recipe: Brandon Matzek \/ Kitchen Konfidence<\/em><\/p>\n

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6.\u00a0Chile Lime Grilled Corn On the Cob<\/a><\/h3>\n

A summer cookout wouldn\u2019t be complete without corn on the cob! This creamy and spicy grilled version puts a vegan-friendly twist on the traditional Mexican recipe. The recipe subs in avocado oil-based mayonnaise for regular mayo and seasons it with cilantro, fresh lime juice, serrano chile, garlic powder and onion powder. Once the corn is fresh off the grill, brush on some sauce and top with the remaining cilantro and pinches of chile powder. Photo and recipe: Jeanine Donofrio \/ Love and Lemons<\/em><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/em>RELATED: <\/strong>12 Corn Recipes to Make Before Summer Is Over<\/a><\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Easy Grilled Sweet Potato Pizzas<\/a><\/h3>\n

Sweet potatoes<\/a> make a hearty, fiber-rich crust for these easy grilled pizzas. Simply slice the sweet potatoes length-wise and lightly spray each side with olive oil. Grill the slices for about 10 minutes, and then add some marinara sauce<\/a>, mozzarella cheese, fresh basil and any other toppings you desire. Photo and recipe: Lee Hersh \/ Fit Foodie Finds<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Quick and Easy Grilled Pizza Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Vietnamese Lemongrass Grilled Pork Tenderloin Skewers<\/a><\/h3>\n

Lemongrass infuses a refreshing flavor to these grilled pork kebabs. When coupled with garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce and soy sauce, it turns into a mouthwatering marinade. Marinating the pork overnight keeps the meat moist and tender, too. Pro tip: Soak the wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent excessive burning. Photo and recipe: Natasha \/ Salt and Lavender<\/em><\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Grilled Chicken Thighs with Coconut Almond Kaffir Lime Cream<\/a><\/h3>\n

This recipe alone covers a side dish and entr\u00e9e for your cookout. Protein-rich quinoa<\/a> and saut\u00e9ed bell peppers, kale and onions make the perfect pairing for grilled chicken. The kaffir coconut sauce \u2014 made with coconut milk, honey and whole kaffir lime leaves, a citrus fruit native to Asia \u2014 ties all the ingredients together. Photo and recipe: Christal Sczebel \/ Nutrition in the Kitch<\/em><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/strong>7 Foolproof Ways to Cook Salmon (Recipes Included!)<\/a><\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Bruschetta Grilled Salmon<\/a><\/h3>\n

The garden-fresh flavors in bruschetta complement the light, subtle taste in grilled salmon. Wrapping the salmon in tin foil helps the fish cook up fast on the grill. In the meantime, put together the bruschetta by mixing diced tomatoes, red onions, garlic, olive oil and balsamic vinegar in a small bowl \u2014 no crostini included \u2014 for an easy summer meal. Photo and recipe: Dana Sandonato \/ Killing Thyme<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Host the best cookout of the summer! These delicious, yet nutritious BBQ recipes will have you and your guests asking for more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":90,"featured_media":59832,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[428,425,27,424,9,427],"tags":[204,52,55,85,90,341,388],"class_list":["post-59818","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dessert","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-cooking","tag-fruit","tag-grilling","tag-salad","tag-summer","tag-tax1living-well","tag-tax2nutrition"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/90"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=59818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/59818\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/59832"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=59818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=59818"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=59818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}