Healthy summer party and grilling recipes
Hello!! Happy Monday, and Happy Memorial Day. We’re definitely spending some time today being thankful to those who serve, and have served, to protect our country. The Pilot had a 4-day weekend, so we took a family trip to Jacksonville! I’ll be back tomorrow with a full recap + tons of pics, but in the meantime, I thought I’d pop in and share some ideas if you’re grilling and throwing summer parties.
I LOVE grilling season -our grill actually didn’t make the cut to travel across the country, so we need a new one- and it’s such an easy and healthy way to make dinner. The best part: very little cleanup. Something about veggies and meat on the grill let’s us all know that summer is officially here. We have some fun get-togethers planned over the next couple of months, and I’ve started to brainstorm and remember my favorite summer grilling and party recipes.
Here’s a little list if you’re looking for inspiration, too!
Healthy summer party and grilling recipes
Appetizers
Goat cheese queso with green chile
Marinated grilled vegetables with avocado whipped feta
Chicken manchegos and house guacamole
Kalamata olive dip and crudités
Pioneer Woman’s salsa + tortilla chips
Salads and side dishes
Crowd-pleasing broccoli salad or this broccoli raisin salad
Chicken, bacon and balsamic potato salad
Black bean and brown rice salad
Fruit salad with mint and orange
Quinoa citrus salad with orange dressing
Zucchini noodle spaghetti salad
Red, white and blueberry caprese salad
Entrees
The Pilot’s famous turkey burgers
Pineapple chicken and veggie kabobs
Grilled chicken pita flatbreads
Spinach and feta turkey burgers
Desserts and cocktails
Strawberry crumble with coconut whip
What’s your favorite summer party or everyday recipe? Grill favorite??
xoxo
Gina
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Thanks for the recipe round up. We are definitely planning some Memorial Day grilling. I love making kebabs and grilled corn.
Gina! I love your blog SO much… but I still don’t get your regular blog posts in my email. Can we pretty pretty please get those back again. I’ve fallen behind on the posts b/c they aren’t there every day popping up reminding me: HELLO from Fitnessista Land! 🙂 I LOOOOVE your blog so much. It’s just I”m so busy and if it’s not in my Email inbox I just get so busy and forget. But when it’s in my inbox I open it up and read it EVERY SINGLE TIME! But for now….I’ll sit back and relax and ready through about the last 10-15 posts that I’ve missed. They are always so good! 🙂 Cindy xx
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Thank you so much! Am I the only one who brings this up? Sorry I’m so annoying! Ha ha 🙂 Your blog really is amazing and such a life-fitness and health inspiration to so many!
Have you ever made eggs on the grill? Omg SO GOOD. I discovered this the summer I learned how to grill, and then decided I was going to grill everything. Cast iron pan + eggs + whatever (I do a ton of veggies), delish!
Also, I love your recipe recap posts, thank you for this! Pinning for later
eggs on the grill?! how have i not tried this??? when we finally get a new grill, this is happening asap
wow! thanks so much for sharing these! all so mouthwatering!
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Oh yes sharing this for the 4th! I don’t have a grill or a backyard where i live, otherwise I would be making lots on the grill!