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  4. 9 Ridiculously Tasty Side Dishes for Your BBQ (That Just So Happen to Be Healthy, Too)

9 Ridiculously Tasty Side Dishes for Your BBQ (That Just So Happen to Be Healthy, Too)

By Marnie Soman Schwartz
Updated October 10, 2019
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You deserve better than plain ol' potato chips. Make these healthy side dishes for you're next barbecue and you'll be so satisfied, you won't even need a main course.
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Sweet Potato Fries with Ginger and Cilantro

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What's a burger without fries? These baked sweet potato fries are low in fat and high in flavor, thanks to Asian-inspired seasonings including cilantro, ginger, and sesame. (For even more healthy side dishes for BBQs, add these non-potato baked fry recipes to your menu.)

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Grilled Carrots with Yogurt, Everything Spice, and Pea Tendrils

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Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and garlic bring your favorite bagel seasonings to the barbecue. (Steering clear of meat? Pair this healthy side dish for BBQs with one of these crazy-good vegetarian burger ideas.)

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Grilled Maitake Mushrooms with Smoked Sea Salt and Green Onions

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Give mushrooms a deep, smoky flavor from the grill and smoked sea salt with this easy, yet beautiful recipe for a healthy side dish for BBQs. (Related: 10 Mushroom Recipes That Give the Fungi a Starring Role)

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Caribbean Cabbage Mango Slaw

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Sweet and spicy come together in this super-healthy slaw. Cabbage is packed with anti-cancer compounds, and it gets a flavorful kick from mango, jalapeno, and more. (Discover more fruits and veggies that might help slash your risk for cancer.)

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Mediterranean White Bean Salad

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Thanks to canned beans and store-bought pesto, this healthy side dish for BBQs could not be any easier. Serve it alongside burgers, steak, and chicken, or pack it up for a protein-rich vegetarian lunch.

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Grilled Watermelon with Togarashi and Shiso

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Sweet watermelon gets a savory and spicy twist with this far-more-exciting-than-fruit-salad option. Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese spice blend that works on anything from soup to popcorn, and you're going to adore it on grilled fruit.

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Grilled Artichokes with Rémoulade

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Simple grilled artichoke halves get a seemingly fancy upgrade with a homemade rémoulade sauce that's surprisingly easy to make. (Related: 5 Ways to Make Vegetable Steaks)

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Greek Potato Salad

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Ditch the mayo-based traditional potato salad and whip up a batch of this light and summery version instead. (Be sure to by extra spuds for these gluten-free "toast" recipes.)

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Grilled Radicchio with Goat Cheese and Herbed Tomato Dressing

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Some healthy side dishes for BBQs can be one-note, but not this dish. It hits every flavor note—from sour to salty to bitter to sweet—and pairs amazingly well with crusty bread or grilled chicken. (Up Next: 3 Vegetarian Recipes That Will Convince You to Grill Produce This Summer)

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1 of 9 Sweet Potato Fries with Ginger and Cilantro
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