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These keto-friendly, Low Carb BBQ Sides and Salads are a dream for low-carb eaters looking to avoid the pitfalls of a cookout. There are so many delicious side dishes that aren’t packed with calories and carbs to enjoy at a cookout, or summer picnic.
With these sides and salads, you can plan ahead and make sure there are at least a few healthy options for you to enjoy, so you don’t get tempted by high-carb alternatives.
This list was curated from our own recipes and some from fellow keto food bloggers. To see the full recipe, click the Get the recipe button.
This refreshing Watermelon Basil Salad combines the juiciness of watermelon, the subtle tanginess of lemon juice, the aromatic freshness of basil, and a hint of chili powder's kick.
These low-carb Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts are cooked to tender then tossed in a delicious copycat Bang Bang Sauce that gives a creamy sweet chili flavor to your veggies.
This Keto Greek Salad is made with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, with a tangy olive oil-based dressing. It's a light and refreshing salad that you can serve any time.
This deliciously spicy Korean-Style Cucumber Salad is made with fresh cucumbers, green onion, a tasty soy-sauce based dressing, and garnished with sesame seeds.
This Cauliflower "Potato" Salad recipe is packed with all the regular "potato" salad ingredients – green onion, hard-boiled egg, and pickle – but with tender cauliflower instead of potato.
These Grilled Radishes are the new hot thing this grilling season and a great side dish for your cookout. Toss aside the potatoes and get these little gems on the grill. You're going to love them!
Roasted Cauliflower Cobb Salad is a fulfilling, refreshing, healthy recipe that every salad lover should try! This keto friendly, low carb, cauliflower cobb recipe is the perfect salad for lunch or dinner!
This Grilled Zucchini recipe is as easy as it gets, & a simple and healthy way to enjoy this summer veggie! Includes step by step photos & instructions.
This easy Keto Antipasto Salad is packed full of Italian meats, cheeses, and vegetables for a delicious low carb side dish that is perfect for parties!
When cooking for the whole family, for BBQs and outdoor parties, it can be useful to mix and match – have a few low-carb options as well as regular dishes. I also really like to use my Instant Pot to prep dishes for parties. Try these Instant Pot sides and main dishes.
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What an awesome list! I am definitely curious about the Hearts of Palm Avocado Salad and the Keto Chinese Noodle Salad with Low Carb Palmini Pasta. Two things I’ve never had before!
All these recipes sound super delicious! I’ve always wanted to give keto a try, these would make my journey a lot easier! Thanks for sharing!
Amazing! We have already fired up the bbq many times this year and I would love to add some fresh recipes to my side dish rut!
What a great roundup post of keto bbq sides and salads and just in time for summer BBQ season. The antipasto and cobb salads look so good. Thank you!
So many delicious sides and salads to try! I am trying to eat low carb but BBQs make it so hard – I will definitely be trying some of these recipes!
What an awesome list! I am definitely curious about the Hearts of Palm Avocado Salad and the Keto Chinese Noodle Salad with Low Carb Palmini Pasta. Two things I’ve never had before!