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    Home / Keto Sides

    Keto BBQ Sides For Your Next Summer Cookout

    By Lisa MarcAurele · Jun 30, 2020 · 2 Comments

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    keto side dishes for summer BBQs Pinterest image.

    These keto BBQ sides are perfect choices for your next summer cookout. There are more than 10 easy low-carb recipes for bbq to choose from!

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    Article Index
    • Why you'll love it
    • ️ Keto BBQ sides
    • FAQs

    Why you'll love it

    Summer just isn't the same without picnics, outdoor BBQs parties, fresh-squeezed lemonade, and pool parties to attend.

    And, of course, if you are hosting the event, you will want to serve the very best keto side dishes, right?

    If you're tired of having the same low-carb side dishes at every event, the perfect time to change things up is now!

    ️ Keto BBQ sides

    The recipes below are broken into two categories; cold keto side dishes and grilled bbq side dishes.

    When you see something that you want the recipe for, just click on the hyperlinked title or the image above it. You'll be taken to the recipe post, where you can read more about that recipe, print it, bookmark it, or Pin it for future reference.

    You’ll be taken to the recipe owner's post, where you can read more about that dish. From there, you can print, bookmark, or pin the recipe for future reference.

    Although you may be tempted to make a classic low-carb potato salad, there are a lot more options you can make for that summer outing. Just take a look at the list below!

    1. Sweet Broccoli Salad Supreme

    Low carb sweet broccoli salad supreme recipe

    This classic sweet broccoli salad with crispy bacon and chewy unsweetened dried cranberries is low-carb and paleo-friendly, with no added sugar!

    It is the perfect keto BBQ side and goes well with ribs.

    2. Macaroni Salad with Ham and Cheese

    keto macaroni salad in a bowl

    This keto macaroni salad is made with low-carb shirataki noodles. Each serving has less than 1 gram of carb. It's the perfect side dish for all your summer picnics and BBQs.

    3. Creamy Cucumber Salad

    creamy cucumber dill salad in white bowls

    This creamy cucumber salad recipe is one of the most popular low-carb side dishes at any summer event. If you don't care for large pieces of cucumber, cut thin slices instead!

    It is one of my favorite easy keto recipes.

    4. Baby Kale and Avocado Salad

    Big bowl of baby kale avocado salad with parmesan cheese

    Want to make a yummy, healthy salad in a flash? This recipe for baby kale avocado salad with Parmesan takes only minutes to prepare!

    Salads make ideal low-carb BBQ sides because they are light and tasty.

    5. Asian Spiralized Zucchini Noodle Salad

    serving asian spiralized zucchini salad for keto bbq sides

    This Asian style zucchini noodle salad is super easy to prepare. Just mix all the ingredients together and then chill in the refrigerator.

    6. Cabbage Coleslaw

    low carb coleslaw

    There's no carrots added to this keto coleslaw recipe so that the carbs are kept as low as possible. It's made with just 5 simple ingredients and takes only 5 minutes to make!

    7. Keto Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheese

    keto low carb broccoli salad side dish

    Adding crispy bits of bacon and shredded cheddar cheese really ups the flavor in this keto broccoli salad. If you want to make this an entire meal, just add some shredded chicken.

    And if you’re dairy-free, feel free to omit the cheese or use a non-dairy substitute.

    8. Amish Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

    Cold Amish broccoli cauliflower salad BBQ side dish

    There is something extra special about this keto side dish. Perhaps it's the crispy bits of bacon tossed in with the tender broccoli and cauliflower florets. It adds the perfect salty crunch!

    This Amish broccoli salad is the perfect way to replace potato salad because it uses fresh veggies.

    9. Greek Salad with Zoodles

    Low carb Greek salad over zoodles

    If you grow a lot of zucchini over the summer, this easy low-carb Greek salad is a delicious way to serve them. Just toss the ingredients with a simple homemade dressing, then serve over spiralized zucchini.

    If you want a more traditional salad, you can use lettuce instead of the vegetable noodles.

    10. Grilled Cabbage Steaks

    Low carb grilled cabbage steaks with blue cheese and bacon recipe

    Everyone will love these low-carb grilled cabbage steaks with blue cheese and bacon. It's an easy low-carb recipe that cooks quickly on a grill (or in a pan on the stove).

    11. Tomato Casserole

    An easy tomato casserole dish using fresh tomatoes

    This simple tomato casserole dish is a fantastic way to enjoy fresh tomatoes from the garden. It’s a tasty keto side dish to serve along with grilled meat.

    Want to really wow your guests? Just add grilled Brussels sprouts!

    12. Southern-Style Green Beans

    tall image of southern style green bean in serving dish

    Although you can cook up a batch of southern green beans in a skillet quickly, a slow-cooker is much more convenient in summer. Plus, the dish can be kept warm in the Crock Pot.

    13. Fresh Grilled Vegetables

    platter of balsamic grilled vegetables

    Photo Credit: Cookin' Canuck

    Marinating fresh vegetables in balsamic marinade adds richness while also improving the flavor. Add this easy low-carb recipe to your list of favorite keto side dish recipes.

    14. Grilled Romaine and Avocado Salad

    grilled Romaine salad with lemon and avocado low carb side dish

    Photo Credit: The Wicked Noodle

    Made with grilled romaine, creamy avocado, crunchy nuts, and a light lemon dressing, you will love this romaine and avocado salad. This is the perfect keto salad for summer grilling!

    Your guests will be pleasantly surprised when they discover the dressing is sugar-free.

    15. Grilled Zucchini Caprese Stacks

    stacks of zucchini tomato and mozzarella cheese keto side dish

    Photo Credit: Kalyn's Kitchen

    This is one of the low carb side dishes that are perfect to make using up fresh garden zucchini and tomatoes. Every layer of these yummy stacks is bursting with flavor.

    FAQs

    Here are some questions people often ask about making side dishes for BBQs and cookouts while on the keto diet.

    Are creamy dishes a good idea for BBQs?

    There are a few things you can make with cream cheese and sour cream that will taste perfect at a BBQ (like jalapeno poppers!). You just need to be aware that when you make them, they will have a shorter shelf life.

    Is BBQ sauce or BBQ meat ok on a keto diet?

    As long as you either buy low-carb versions or make keto-friendly recipes, then the sauce and meat can fit in with a keto diet.

    Are french fries keto?

    When you are planning keto sides, make jicama fries instead of french fries. They have more fiber and fewer carbs.

    Are BBQ side dishes safe in the sun?

    To avoid the risk of illness from eating refrigerated foods that are left out too long, the USDA suggests these food safety guidelines:

    Perishable food should not be left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature or 1 hour if the temperature is above 90 °F.

    To help any cold keto side dishes from spoiling in the hot sun, serve the side dishes from bowls that are nestled into a bed of crushed ice.

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    1. Silvia @ Garden in the Kitchen

      July 24, 2019 at 9:58 am

      Hi Lisa, what a great selection of delicious and fresh summer side dishes! Thanks so much for including mine 🙂

      Reply
    2. Kalyn Denny

      July 24, 2019 at 8:11 am

      What a great assortment of tasty looking side dishes! Thanks for including my recipe.

      Reply

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