Tis the season of summer cookouts. Don’t get trapped in the realm of bringing and eating the same old food. Experiment with new recipes and go above and beyond to create healthy, fresh side dishes. Here are some recipes you can bring to any function that are sure to be a hit.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

This traditional Middle-Eastern salad is one you should definitely try. The flavor combinations and fresh vegetables are guaranteed to make your taste buds happy. There are only 6 ingredients for the salad and 5 for the dressing. The dressing is a simple mixture of oil, garlic and lemon which gives the entire salad a light and refreshing flavor. Simplify this dish to your needs. The recipe calls for you to prepare your own quinoa; however, if you want to make things easier on yourself, give pre-made options a try! This salad is one you will have on repeat all summer. You can find the recipe here.

Grilled Zucchini

This grilled zucchini recipe comes from a highly trusted source. The Pioneer Woman has found a super simple way to grill zucchini to perfection. This delicious side dish is incredibly easy to create, but the best part about it is the versatility. You can serve it with anything! It only requires 5 ingredients and can be made in 30 min or less. Just cut up the zucchini, throw them in a gallon sized Ziploc bag, and season with salt, pepper, lemon zest, and oil. After that, grill them according to the directions and they’re ready to enjoy! This recipe can be found here.

Oven Fried Garlic Parmesan Green Beans

One of the best things about these garlic parmesan green beans is that they are finger food. This means your family and friends are likely to gobble them up for that simple reason alone. They’re easy to grab and delicious to eat. Not to mention it’s hard to go wrong when you add cheese to vegetables. You only need six ingredients and 15 minutes to complete this yummy side dish. Test it out! You can find the recipe here.

Greek Summer Salad

This Greek Salad recipe will pack a powerful punch in terms of flavor. It’s full of veggies and even has the recipe for a homemade vinaigrette to go along with it. Most importantly, you’re still getting to top it all off with olives and feta cheese which make it a win in anyone’s book. It’s a simple recipe that only requires 5 ingredients for the salad and 6 ingredients for the dressing. You can prepare the entire thing in less than 20 minutes. Give this recipe a try! You can find the instructions here.

Easy to make side dishes don’t have to be time consuming. You can add a healthy flare to any BBQ this summer by bringing a delicious veggie dish. Give these recipes a try and impress your friends and family with your healthy cooking skills.