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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

This guide provides a quick and easy way to prepare three healthy and flavorful side dishes perfect for any summer BBQ. Focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients for maximum taste.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Corn and Tomato Salad
  • 4 ears of corn
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 0.25 cup fresh basil
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Cucumber and Dill Salad
  • 2 English cucumber
  • 0.25 cup fresh dill
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
Grilled Zucchini and Bell Pepper Skewers
  • 2 zucchini
  • 2 bell peppers (various colors)
  • 0.5 red onion
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • whisk
  • grill
  • skewers

Method
 

Corn and Tomato Salad
  1. Cook the corn by boiling or grilling until tender, then cut the kernels off the cobs.
  2. Halve cherry tomatoes, finely dice the red onion, and chop fresh basil.
  3. Combine corn, tomatoes, onion, and basil in a bowl.
  4. Whisk together lime juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper, then pour over the salad and toss to coat.
Cucumber and Dill Salad
  1. Thinly slice the English cucumbers and finely chop the fresh dill.
  2. In a bowl, combine Greek yogurt, white wine vinegar, and minced garlic.
  3. Add the sliced cucumbers and dill to the dressing, then season with salt and pepper and mix well.
Grilled Zucchini and Bell Pepper Skewers
  1. Cut zucchini and bell peppers into 1-inch pieces, and quarter the red onion.
  2. Thread the vegetables and cherry tomatoes onto skewers.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  4. Brush the vegetable skewers with the marinade and grill them for 3-5 minutes per side, until tender-crisp.

Notes

For best results, use fresh, seasonal produce. Feel free to customize the herbs and spices to your liking. These salads can be made ahead of time and chilled.