Healthy BBQ side recipes

Perfect for BBQs and buffets, this is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike

This fresh, crunchy side dish makes a great addition to any buffet, with avocados, cucumber, green peppers and a zingy dressing

Try this healthy potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad. This delicious recipe instead features basil, parsley and garlic

Char some peppers and use them in this light and crunchy side dish to serve with meat or fish- it's great with barbecued food

Crunch and freshness are the order of the day with this zesty, healthy side salad with pulses and herbs

Makes a great starter, accompaniment to grilled meats, or ciabatta filling

These tender miniature new potatoes with a charred barbecue flavour make a deliciously simple side dish

Make this aubergine raita as a side dish for a summer barbecue. With yogurt, spring onions and mint, it's a refreshing accompaniment to meat dishes

This healthy potato salad is deliciously spiced and sweet, the perfect barbecue side to feed a crowd

This herby, tangy side dish of quinoa and spelt makes a delicious addition to a dinner party menu

A British green salad with plenty of bite from crisp radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus and Little Gem lettuce

Quick, simple and packed with goodness, make these smoky barbecue beans in less than 30 minutes and serve as part of a pick-and-mix Mexican-style supper.

Try this superhealthy BBQ veggie dish - full of vitamin C and folic acid

Try to use Jersey royals in this healthy take on a picnic classic then swap the mayo for honey mustard vinaigrette

Griddle corn on the cobs then toss with lime juice, avocado and red onion for a sweet and smoky side dish

Add feta and basil to roasted vegetables for a perfect summer side dish. The trick is to cut all the veg the same size so they cook in the same amount of time

This incredibly easy and healthy side dish makes a delicious addition to a barbecue feast, with plenty of smoky flavour

Classic iceberg lettuce makes for a crisp and chunky side salad - great for sharing round at a barbecue or buffet

A healthy, vibrant salad of shaved courgette, citrus and basil. Serve as a gluten-free starter or side dish

This a good source of vitamin C and packed full of veg. Take some to work

A bright platter of grilled Mediterranean vegetables is a fantastic accompaniment to grilled or barbecued meat

Jazz up this good-for-you grain with some stone fruits like apricots, peaches and nectarines- add a little mint and parsley for colour and flavour

This light, healthy slaw, dressed with garlic, mustard and lemon, makes a great barbecue side dish