Summer Party Recipes (Gluten Free)
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Get inspired by some of the season’s best and brightest flavors with these 30 delicious recipes for your next summer party. Whether you’re having a big backyard party or just a small dinner on the deck with the family this list of summer party recipes will make your gathering unforgettable.
One of the most exiting parts of a summer party is outdoor grilling. It’s a quick way to cook chicken, fish, meats, and vegetables giving them a smoky flavorful finish. I’ve also included some fantastic grilled vegan dishes everyone will love.
But there’s more to summer parties than just grilling. You’ll want savory side dishes and vibrant summer desserts featuring summer fruits. This list will inspire you with lots of ideas for your summer party. As always everything is gluten free without any refined sugar.
And the best part is they can be made in advance or cooked quickly while you enjoy your guests. After all, no one wants to spend time in the kitchen instead of hanging out with friends enjoying a glass of wine.
Whether you’re making dessert, main or a side dish, everyone can appreciate delicious food served with love. I hope you find a new recipe to enjoy from the list below.
French-Style Summer Potato Salad with Corn
This elegant French-Style Summer Potato Salad is made with scallions, fresh corn and a dill-infused mustard vinaigrette. It’s light and tangy, great for the beach, picnic or your summer BBQ’s. If corn isn’t available you can use sweet peas (fresh or frozen). There is no mayonnaise, it can sit out for hours.
Tomato Peach Avocado Salad
This easy to make salad is fresh, colorful, vitamin rich and oh so delicious. It’s the perfect summer salad to make with fresh produce from your farmers market.
Fig Arugula Tomato Salad
In this simple salad, the sweet figs and bitter arugula create a delicious balance. The juicy ripe seasonal tomatoes make it divine. It comes together with a simple balsamic vinaigrette.
Baby Kale Salad with Creamy Asian Dressing
This baby kale salad has a rich creamy Asian dressing and is topped with macadamia nuts making it incredibly satisfying. The kale is hearty enough to stay fresh for a few hours during your party.
High Protein Quinoa Salad
A bright and hearty quinoa salad with a delicious Mediterranean flavor. It has a variety of tastes and textures that will stay fresh for hours. Made with fresh vegetables, fluffy quinoa, nutritious chickpeas, arugula and lots of parsley, all tossed in a tangy lemon-garlic dressing.
Watermelon and Watercress Salad
An easy, fresh, alkalizing watermelon salad with watercress, cucumbers, radishes, fragrant basil, creamy feta and a tangy honey-lemon dressing!
Mediterranean French Lentil Salad
This healthy French lentil salad is full of mediterranean vegetables with fresh summery flavors and textures. The tiny lentils are mixed with tomatoes, cucumbers, sweet peppers, olives, arugula, and fresh mint, then tossed with a tangy lemon dressing.
Fresh Corn Salad
This fresh corn salad is bursting with fresh-from the-garden deliciousness. Easy to make, no cooking required. Yes, corn can be eaten raw, it’s fantastic!
Grilled Salmon Salad with Fresh Herbs
This Grilled Salmon Salad is made of succulent grilled salmon, crispy lettuces, fresh vegetables and lots of herbs. The tangy Lemon Basil Dressing complements the richness of the salmon. It’s a delicious, nutritious salad with a fresh herbal taste.
Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Fresh Herbs
This Vietnamese Chicken Salad is a flavor extravaganza made with chicken, vegetables, mint, cilantro and a traditional homemade Vietnamese dressing. The fresh and bright flavors, slaw-like texture, and magical balance of sour, sweet, salty, umami and bitter flavors create a chicken salad that’s super yummy and nutritious.
Shrimp Salad with Mango and Avocado
This grilled shrimp salad with sweet mango and creamy avocado is served on a bed of romaine and topped with a cilantro lime dressing.
Blackened Salmon on The Grill ( Paleo, Keto)
Blackened Salmon on the Grill is a healthy, easy to make dish with a crispy spicy crust on the outside and moist, juicy fish on the inside. Easy to make for a large gathering.
Ginger Chicken with Grilled Mandarin Oranges
These tender juicy chicken thighs are perfectly marinated, grilled, and served with charred mandarins. Fresh mandarin oranges become soft and wonderful on the fire.
Marinated Grilled Tofu
Here thick slices of tofu are marinated in a flavorful ginger, garlic, soy marinade, then grilled until golden and charred. This recipe is quick to make but you need at least 3 hours to marinate the tofu.
Grilled Scallops with Grilled Tomato Sauce
Grilled scallops have a buttery sweet taste and take just minutes to cook on the grill. They are paired with a simple grilled fresh tomato sauce, you can make in advance. It’s perfect for summer.
Grilled Black Bean Burgers (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Here is an easy to make vegan black bean burger that will hold up on the grill. Incredibly flavorful with a great texture, both meat-eaters and vegans love them. Only 6 ingredients and 3 spices. Serve with the zippy sauce. YUM!
Grilled Lamb Sliders with Yogurt Tahini Sauce
Add a little exotic flare to your summer grilling with these za’atar flavored grilled lamb sliders with little bits of pine nuts (optional). Served on romaine salad with a yogurt tahini sauce for dipping. Perfect as an appetizer, party food or a fun meal!
Grilled Tandoori Chicken Thighs
This healthy chicken recipe is incredibly tender, juicy, moist and outrageously delicious. The marinade of garlic, ginger, spices and yogurt tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with a robust Indian flavor. Grilling gives it the authentic lightly smoked taste you find in Indian restaurants.
Thai Chicken Burgers with Sautéed Asian Cabbage
These Thai Chicken Burgers are moist on the inside and crisp on the outside. They’re packed with Thai flavors that will thrill your tastebuds. The crisp-tender Sautéed Asian Cabbage pairs well with the moist chicken burgers.
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
These juicy grilled portobello mushrooms have a rich umami flavor and are simple to make. Dipped in a tasty marinade of balsamic vinegar, olive oil, garlic and fresh herbs, it’s a vegan barbecue dish everyone loves.
Strawberry Rhubarb Crumb Bars (Paleo, Vegan)
Deliciously sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb crumb bars with a walnut crumb topping! Sweetened with maple syrup. Simple to make!
Healthy Zucchini Brownies
Brownies are always popular at a gathering. These healthy zucchini brownies have a rich dark chocolate, fudgy taste. Made with lots of zucchini (but you won’t taste it) and sweetened with maple syrup, coconut sugar, and chocolate chips. The addition of tahini makes them super moist, YUM! The BEST zucchini brownies ever!
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes (Vegan, Paleo, No Bake)
These no bake Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes have a smooth, creamy lemony layer and a gorgeous strawberry layer. The almond coconut crust gives it just the right amount of crunch. They taste as amazing as they look.
Blueberry Crumb Bars (Paleo, Vegan)
These are an easy to make summer treat everyone will love. The fresh blueberries make them incredibly delicious.
Berry Easy Summer Crisp
This Berry Easy Summer Crisp is made with blueberries, strawberries and blackberries and a coconut walnut crust. It’s juicy, naturally sweetened, comforting and satisfying. This is a versatile recipe you can make with any berries available. A berry crisp is an easy dessert to make for a crowd. Serve alone or topped with whipped cream or ice cream.
Mind Blowing Vegan Lime Coconut Cheesecake
This no-bake rich and creamy vegan cheesecake is a mind blowing dessert. Super healthy, made with cashews, coconut oil, coconut cream and a little bit of maple syrup.
Amazing Peach Pecan Cobbler
This Amazing Peach Cobbler is juicy and jammy with a golden brown, crispy, crumbly pecan topping. It’s an incredibly easy to make summer dessert!
Strawberry Crumble Bars (Gluten Free)
These healthy Strawberry Crumble Bars are fruity, crumbly, lightly sweet, and satisfying. They have a juicy strawberry chia jam filling layered between a crumbly oat and almond crust.
Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes with Vegan Buttercream Frosting
These Paleo Vanilla Cupcakes are fluffy and moist with a sweet vanilla flavor. The decadently rich vegan buttercream frosting makes them divine. It’s the perfect treat for any celebration.
Blueberry Panna Cotta ( Paleo, Dairy Free)
Blueberry Panna Cotta is a stunning summer dessert. It has a silky, sweet, custard topped with a beautiful fresh blueberry sauce. Even though it looks fancy, it’s easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients.
Get together this summer with your family and friends. Sharing delicious food made with love is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Enjoy these recipes all summer long! Please leave a comment below and tell us what you are most looking forward to making.