Summer Grilling Recipes

As the sun brings its warmth, everything feels easier and breezier. Summer means nights on the back porch, picnics, and more time with family and friends at BBQs and parties. Not to mention the summer food – it’s the absolute best! These summer grilling recipes use fresh veggies and fruits that are so delicious at this time of year. And when you throw them on the outdoor grill, you keep the kitchen cool and get that irresistible char and smoky depth. From the alluring grill marks to the aromatic smoke, grilling adds a deep taste and texture to your summer recipes.

Grilled salads

Summer’s bounty of vibrant, seasonal produce calls for lighter, refreshing dishes to beat the heat. These grilled salads are perfect lunches or companions to grilled mains. They are light and flavor-packed.

Keep it fresh with this grilled potato salad with potatoes, red onions, and basil leaves tossed in a vibrant and herby homemade scallion pesto. Bring the color to your summer gatherings with this grilled corn salad that is full of crunchy veggies.

Fruits in summer salads are the BEST way to celebrate the season! The touch of sweetness is such a delightful contrast. This grilled peach salad is the best combination of sweet and smokiness, with grilled peaches and blueberries resting in sharp arugula. This grilled zucchini salad will have you feeling good.

Grilled Potato Salad with Scallion Pesto

This mayo-free grilled potato salad is tossed in a homemade scallion pesto. It's herby, full of flavor, and perfect for the summer grilling season. It's easy to make and it's ready in just 45 minutes!

4.95 stars (19 ratings)

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Grilled Corn Salad Recipe with BBQ Sausage

This grilled corn salad with farmer's sausage is an easy and summer delicious side dish. It's fresh crunchy veggies, grilled corn, smoky sausage, and creamy avocado all tossed in a tangy dressing. It's perfect for BBQ parties and picnics, and it's ready in just 20 minutes!

4.98 stars (48 ratings)

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Grilled Peach Salad with Curry Pecans & Honey Vinaigrette

Life's about to get a whole lot peachier thanks to this summery grilled peach salad! Have you tried grilling peaches before? The natural sugars caramelize, making the peaches smoky and extra sweet. They meld with peppery arugula, bursting blueberries, candied curry pecans, and a honey vinaigrette. Add some goat cheese or diced avocado, and you'll be counting down until peach season all year long!

4.86 stars (48 ratings)

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Grilled Zucchini Salad Recipe

The magic of this grilled zucchini salad lies in the deliciously contrasting textures and colors. It's loaded with bright, summertime favorites like grilled zucchini and vibrant corn, fresh alfalfa sprouts, crisp purple cabbage, chickpeas, and tossed in a lusciously creamy and easy-to-make sunflower seed dressing!

5 stars (41 ratings)

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Grilled side dishes

Nothing says “summer is here” like juicy, flavorful side dishes of charred veggies. Biting into veggies is more fun when they’ve been caramelized on the grill.

The irresistible smoky-sweet notes of chili lime grilled corn make it a true summer delight. Enjoy the earthiness of these grilled mushroom skewers made with garlic butter. For a burst of flavor, savor the blistered skin of grilled mini peppers paired with a refreshing mint tzatziki.

Grilled Corn on the Cob (with chili lime seasoning)

When corn makes its short seasonal appearance, you'll find us in our backyard making this chili lime grilled corn on the cob on repeat. It's smoky and sweet, with a little heat, and dripping with the flavors of chili-infused butter, fresh lime, and cilantro. It's easy, delicious, and takes only 20 minutes to make!

5 stars (33 ratings)

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Grilled Mushrooms Recipe

These grilled mushrooms are a flavorful and endlessly versatile side dish. They're marinated in balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic and then grilled and drizzled with garlic butter. They're easy to make with a few pantry ingredients, and they're ready in just 20 minutes!

5 stars (28 ratings)

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Grilled Mini Peppers Recipe

These grilled mini peppers are a quick and easy BBQ side dish. Next time you have a party, serve them as an appetizer. We promise that they’ll disappear fast!

4.95 stars (17 ratings)

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Grilled chicken recipes

Mouthwatering grilled chicken is a family favorite, and these recipes steal the show. Sizzling over the flames to perfection, each bite of charred chicken encapsulates the essence of the sunny season. This method of cooking also allows for the excess fat to drip away, keeping you energized for all the summer activities.

Master the art of grilled chicken breast to perfection, every time, with our marinade and tips and tricks that result in a juicy and delicious main dish. These delicious, smoky grilled chicken wings are sure to be a crowd favorite.

For a delicious Asian twist, try these Thai chicken skewers served with a creamy peanut sauce to complement the savory smokiness. This lemongrass chicken recipe brightens things up with a citrusy note.

Grilled Chicken Breast Recipe

This is the BEST grilled chicken breast recipe! The chicken breasts are marinated in an easy to make wet rub using pantry staple spices then grilled until juicy and crazy delicious. With a few tips, learn how to grill chicken breast so it is juicy and delicious every time.

4.98 stars (40 ratings)

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Grilled Chicken Wings Recipe (with 3 easy sauces!)

Grilled Chicken Wings are the best chicken wings ever! The smoky flavor from the grill is totally crave-worthy. Whether you eat them hot off the grill or dipped in one of my three favorite chicken wing sauces, you will love them.

4.95 stars (36 ratings)

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Thai Chicken Skewers Recipe

Enjoy the taste of that at home with these easy and flavorful grilled Thai chicken skewers. Juicy, marinated chicken is grilled to perfection and served with creamy peanut satay sauce and cucumber salad. It's a delicious, complete meal, and it's ready in just 30 minutes!

4.91 stars (21 ratings)

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Lemongrass Chicken Recipe

Savory and citrusy with just a hint of sweetness, this lemongrass chicken is a pure delight. Grilled chicken thighs are super tender and the perfect thing to dip in a semi-spicy sriracha mayo.

4.97 stars (26 ratings)

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Grilled seafood

Summer is the season for savoring seafood – it’s a light and refreshing way to enjoy outdoor grilling! Grilling also allows the fish and shrimp to retain more moisture than other cooking methods.

These grilled shrimp skewers are a crowd-pleasing summer dinner recipe. Grill flaky white fish for these delicious, fresh grilled fish tacos full of vibrant and fresh flavors like cilantro, crunchy cabbage, and citrusy chipotle and lime juice. Bask in the sun with a grilled salmon sandwich.

Grilled Shrimp Skewers Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Skewers are marinated in roasted red pepper dip then made into shrimp kebabs with your favorite vegetables. A perfect summer dinner recipe. They're easy to make and a true crowd pleaser!

4.93 stars (13 ratings)

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Grilled Fish Tacos Recipe

These grilled fish tacos are a fresh and flavorful anytime meal. Flaky white fish, crunchy cabbage, and pico de gallo are tucked into a warm corn tortilla, then topped with a creamy chipotle-lime sauce. They're easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes!

4.84 stars (24 ratings)

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Grilled salmon sandwich

This grilled salmon sandwich is satisfying, and delicious. Fresh salmon fillets are grilled to juicy perfection and then tucked into a brioche bun with tartar sauce, arugula, and pickles. It's an easy recipe for weeknights that takes only 15 minutes to make!

4.90 stars (19 ratings)

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