Aside from the holidays, there’s perhapsno better season for food than summer.
The only catch is that a lot of these foods aren’t exactly the healthiest options out there.
That’s where these 16 recipes come in.
Andrew Purcell; Carrie Purcell
They’reslightly lighter, slightly healthier spinson the summertime grub you know and love.
Garlic-Herb Potato SaladfromCooking Classy
Because no summer party is complete without a big bowl of potato salad.
Low-Carb Cauliflower Potato SaladfromWomanista
Swap cauliflower for potatoes for a lower-carb “potato salad” option.
Fajita Chicken KebabsfromWell Plated
These kebabs are all veggies and chickenAKA fiber andprotein.
Bonus: They’re pretty fun to eat.
I Breathe I’m Hungry keeps it lower carb (and gluten free!)
by using almond flour instead of white.
Serve it with a scoop of that banana froyo if you really feel like treating yourself.
Thai Quinoa SaladfromFoodie Crush
Think of this refreshing quinoa salad as a lighter spin on pasta salad.
We like this version because it’s a little hot and a little limey.
Throw it on the grill while the rest of your grub is cooking.
Grill-Roasted PineapplefromBon Appetit
So this is literally just a grilled pineapple, but it’s amazing.
Grillable Veggie BurgersfromMinimalist Baker
Becausevegetariansneed burger options, too.
Store them in a cooler over ice so they stay fresh, then toss them on the grill.
Honey-Cinnamon Cornbread MuffinsfromA Spicy Perspective
Cornbread is a must at all barbecues.
These muffins are nice and sweet, thanks to a bit of honey and cinnamon.
I mean, it’s literally just a bunch of different fruits mixed together with a honey-yogurt sauce.
What more could you want?
The result is something creamy, sweetish, and a little bit tart.
Swap out white flour buns for whole wheat buns to make this recipe a little bit healthier.
