18 Low Carb BBQ Sides & Salads

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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.

BBQ Side Dishes and Salads

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.

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BBQ Sides & Salads to Try

Mexican Street Style Cauliflower
This Mexican Street Style Cauliflower is slathered with spicy mayo, cotija cheese and cilantro.
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Mexican Street-Style Cauliflower
Watermelon Basil Salad
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.
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Watermelon basil salad
Delicious Low-Carb Bang Bang Brussels Sprouts
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.
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Bang bang brussels sprouts
Keto Greek Salad
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.
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Greek Salad
Korean-Style Cucumber Salad
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.
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korean cucumber salad
Keto Cauliflower “Potato” Salad
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.
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Cauliflower Potato Salad and Ribs
Grilled Radishes With Garlic & Dill Butter
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!
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Grilled Radishes
Watermelon, Arugula, and Feta Salad
Watermelon Arugula Salad is perfect for summer with its bright and vibrant flavors and color.
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watermelon arugula salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad
This bright and tangy salad is perfect as a side salad paired with chicken or sliced steak.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Keto Cole Slaw
This keto cole slaw is crunchy and tangy with fresh cabbage, green onions, and cilantro in a sugar-free dressing
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coleslaw
Asian Cabbage Salad
This Asian Cabbage Salad is packed with crisp, fresh vegetables and topped with a punch of flavor from the sweet and salty dressing.
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Asian Cabbage Salad
Oven Baked Zucchini Fries
Oven baked zucchini fries are naturally gluten free and make a great side dish or late night snack. Includes my favorite dipping sauce recipe!
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Zucchini Fries
Hearts of Palm Avocado Salad
An easy hearts of palm avocado salad full of flavour and colour. With a lemon basil dressing this makes a great keto vegan summer salad.
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Avocado Hearts of Palm Salad
Roasted Cauliflower Cobb Salad
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!
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roasted cauliflower cobb salad 1
Grilled Zucchini Recipe
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.
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Grilled Zucchini
Roasted Broccoli Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette
You’ll love this healthy Roasted Broccoli Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette recipe! Roasting broccoli makes it more delicious and flavorful!
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broccoli salad 1
Keto Antipasto Salad
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!
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Antipasto Salad
Keto Chinese Noodle Salad with Low Carb Palmini Pasta
Keto Creamy Chinese Noodle Salad is made with low carb noodles & delicious Asian dressing. Fast and easy, a no-cook, satisfying dinner.
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keto chinese noodle salad 11
Grandma’s Creamy Cucumber Salad
This classic creamy cucumber salad has been passed down for good reason – it’s incredible! It’s also simple and quick, just the way it should be.
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creamy cucumber salad 1

Final Thoughts

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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18 Low Carb BBQ Sides & Salads

5 thoughts on “18 Low Carb BBQ Sides & Salads

  1. Petro says:

    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!

  2. Marie-Charlotte Chatelain says:

    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!

  3. AISilva says:

    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!

  4. Bintu | Budget Delicious says:

    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!

  5. Katie Centers says:

    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!

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