If you're the type of family who gathers around the grill to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, you likely have some tried-and-true grilling favorites you make every year. Sure, hamburgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken are quick and easy dinners that are perfect after a day spent in the sun, but you can also switch up the summer classics with unique grilling recipes and ideas that introduce healthy vegetables, flavorful spices, and creative toppings. So, whether you're planning a backyard party or picnic to kick off grilling season, or you're just looking for a summer dinner idea that doesn't take too much time or effort to whip up for the whole fam, we've gathered the best grilling recipes sure to satisfy any crowd.
Before you choose a recipe and make a trip to the grocery store for the ingredients, it's probably a good idea to dust off the grill and get it ready for summer. If you don't have a grill yet, or you're in the market for a new one, check out our list of the best charcoal grills for every budget and skill level — from first-time grillers to expert grill masters.
The best part of grilling a meal (besides eating it!) is that you can enjoy the warm weather with your family while you wait for dinner to be ready. Here are 100 easy grilling recipe ideas to try out this summer and make it one your stomach will definitely remember.
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Smoky Grilled Chicken Wings
Besides burgers and dogs, there probably isn't a more classic grilling recipe than wings and corn on the cob.
Chicken Fajita Salad with Lime-Cilantro Vinaigrette
If you want a lighter meal to make on the grill, try this fajita salad that combines chicken, peppers, avocado, jalapeño, and cilantro for a healthy and protein-packed dinner.
This popular Greek dish is quick to prepare, ready in just 25 minutes, and lets the kids dress their own pita pockets with tender chicken skewers and a yogurt drizzle.
For a fun twist on a traditional Italian dish, try this caprese salad that includes all of the classic ingredients with the added bonus of grilled chicken for a heartier meal.
We don't know what's better: That this recipe takes just 10 minutes to cook on the grill, or that you can make a double batch and freeze the mini patties for up to three months, ensuring plenty of easy weeknight dinners.
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Black Bean Veggie Burger With Couscous
If there are some vegetarians in the family or plant-based friends joining your cookout, then they will love seeing these veggie burgers on the dinner menu.
Making burger patties from fish rather than meat may not be the first idea that comes to mind, but these salmon burgers seasoned with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and sliced scallions promise to delight a group of fish fans.
There's something so summer about the perfect burger. And this recipe is not only quick to prepare (ready in just 10 minutes!), but calls for a mix of ground sirloin and chuck to ensure a flavorful, juicy patty.
For a unique twist on the popular veggie burger, combine grated zucchini and corn for a plant-based patty. The recipe says to cook these on a skillet, but you can definitely toss them on the grill for added flavor.
This low-carb side dish may not be something you conventionally put on a grill, but the grill lines will fool the kiddos into thinking this vegetable-focused patty is meaty.
Garlic bread may scream "winter" when paired with a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs, but this recipe introduces yellow and green veggies for a delightful summertime twist.
For fans of the occasional steak, make this simple sandwich with grilled steak placed on a French baguette and slathered with perhaps the most popular summer spread: pesto.
If the family loves hot dogs but you are looking to eat less red meat, this recipe calls for chicken sausage instead. Topped with all their favorite condiments, they may have a new favorite!
Although these burgers require a few more ingredients than your standard patties, the bacon jam alone makes these party-ready beauties worth trying out.
If the crowd is coming over to watch a baseball game for a backyard "movie" night, then you just have to make these dogs and pretend you are at the stadium.
While you may not think to slide sliced peaches onto a skewer, when you combine the fruit with pork loin and red onion wedges, all brushed with jam, vinegar, and ginger, the addition of this fruit is a no-brainer.
For a light dinner that will still have you feeling full, grill boneless, skinless chicken breasts with red onions and peaches all placed on a bed of spinach.
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