26 Sizzling Low Carb Side Dishes for BBQ

This casually elegant salad will not be overlooked. Using a tangy sour cream dressing, savory bits of crumbled bacon, and chopped eggs, you'll create an easy side dish that the whole family will enjoy.

This Middle Eastern cheese is famous grilled or fried. It tends to be on the salty side so it will pair nicely with your smoky, BBQ-glazed meats or other summer cookout flavors. You can pair it with low-carb pitas or simply serve with fresh vegetables.

The best part about this yummy side dish is that it's as convenient as pulling out a bag of frozen cauliflower rice from your freezer. And don't worry about soggy, ice-crusted pieces of rice - you can break up the chunks but there's no need to thaw. This recipe browns and flavors the cauliflower morsels beautifully in under 10 minutes.

It's fun to make crunchy, garlicky croutons in the oven and you can adapt the recipe to a low carb diet with your favorite keto bread. Once the croutons are ready, combine with cubes of mozzarella cheese, luscious tomatoes, and fresh basil for a scrumptious bread salad.

This tasty concoction uses only vegetables but you can also stuff the zucchini boats with meat, beans, or cheese. Choose your zucchinis well - they should be a good size to hold the filling but small enough to fit in your air fryer.

Here's a salad with a blast of attitude! Peppery arugula, zesty red onions, juicy bell peppers, and chewy pepitas will give them something to talk about at your next family cookout.

A typical tabbouleh salad features parsley, bulgur wheat, and finely chopped vegetables. For a twist, this low-carb recipe uses hemp seeds and leaves the vegetables chunky for a gorgeous finish. You can either mince the herbs by hand or toss in your food processor.

Tired of your asparagus falling through the grill? Wrap them in foil. Simply trim and top with an herb butter mixture, cubes of butter, and a spritz of lemon; then, grill for about 12 minutes. You can also make multiple packets and scatter them around your grill.

Coleslaw is the queen of all summer salads! And this recipe needs only a tiny amount of added sugar (whichever sweetener you like to use) for a creamy, crunchy, and chilled side dish. Cabbage and carrots are the stars here, and you can use the pre-cut version to save time.

Here's a not-so-sweet little surprise for you: a thick, smoky, homemade BBQ sauce with all the flavor of your favorite bottled version but with less sugar. It's simple enough that you can even make it the day of. Just don't spend the rest of the day making cute labels for your new DIY sauce jars - flip that chicken before it burns!

The next time you pass a bag of pork rind chips in the store, you'll immediately think of green beans! That's what happens when you crush them and combine them with parmesan to make a fantastic breading crust for your air fryer green beans. You'll need to cook them in batches but they're crispy in 5 minutes.

There are few things more refreshing than tzatziki sauce on cucumbers. The aroma alone will set the vibe for your summer BBQ. For maximum flavor, use fresh herbs and thinly-cut English cucumbers (they usually have fewer seeds and a less bitter taste).

Zucchini on a grill are like inflatable floats and pools - the perfect summer necessities. You can experiment with the perfect way to cut them - do you want them cut in half lengthwise like boats, sliced like planks, pickle spears or rounds? It's best served immediately while it still has a bit of crunch.

Cauliflower is our brave but humble stand-in for high-carb ingredients like potatoes and rice. It's a great way to keep a chewy texture and mellow flavor so our meals can be whatever we want them to be. This cauliflower potato salad blends happily with the typical companions (mayonnaise, mustard, eggs, red onions and diced celery) for a satisfying side dish.

This is one of the fancier low carb recipes and there's even a homemade lemon aioli dipping sauce. The recipe shares a tip to securing the bacon around the asparagus bundles without using toothpicks. It's a perfect addition to your BBQ feast.

You're going to love the warm, crispy texture and slightly nutty flavor of these two veggies when roasted in the oven. Try different seasoning variations and avoid crowding them in the baking pan.

These are the prettiest and tastiest deviled eggs to serve at your next cookout. Boil the eggs, scoop the yolks, combine with a heavenly mixture of seasonings, and pipe or spoon back into the edible cups. You can also prepare the bacon in the air fryer so they're crunchy and ready for sprinkling.

The classic combination of chunky zucchini, yellow squash, onions and herbs is a great recipe for either the grill or the oven. The results are a firm but flavorful and fork-tender side that perfectly complements any meat (or meatless option) currently sizzling outside.

After making this recipe for the first time, you'll want to keep sliced almonds in your pantry at all times. The toasted almonds and garlic add an alluring depth of flavor to the stove-top green beans, along with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end.

The seedless English cucumbers or the smaller, crunchier Persian variety are a welcome addition to any salad - you don't even need to peel them. Here, they're the highlight of the recipe, flavored with fresh dill and red onions. Salt the cucumbers first to 'sweat' them so you won't end up with too much liquid in your side dish.

Welcome to your first zucchini noodle tutorial! This recipe guides you through all the critical steps of spiralizing and cooking the noodles. The easiest and hands-free way to keep the noodles from becoming watery is to put them in the oven, but you can also pan-fry if you prefer to keep your kitchen cool.

What BBQ meal is complete without mac and cheese? This cheesy cauliflower casserole has an indulgent vibe and you won't miss your elbow pasta! There are at least four types of creamy ingredients to ensure a family dinner winner.

Who needs a bag of wilted lettuce when you can have a hearty, creamy, and robust broccoli salad? Your taste buds will be amazed by the glorious combination of blueberries, bacon, pumpkin seeds, and a Greek yogurt dressing. You can blanch the broccoli or keep it raw for the best crunch.

Low-carb side dishes don't all have to be vegetables. Here's a delightful carb-lover's biscuit made from almond flour and cheddar cheese. It's as easy to whip up as a batch of pancakes and it's ready for devouring in under 15 minutes.

If you're following a low-carb diet but miss those cute little roasted red potatoes, try this radish recipe. Most people are used to eating raw radishes in salads but here, they're seasoned and roasted in the air fryer. Sprinkle with parmesan and herbs for a tasty side dish.

You might have a hard time explaining to your guests that this is a cauliflower mash. It's a thick, decadent side dish, with milk, cheese, bacon and an egg. To prevent it from being too thin, steam the cauliflower instead of boiling.