Memorial Day weekend is upon us!
Memorial Day is an unofficial start of the summer season and a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. We have a Memorial Day family tradition of visiting the gravesites of our loved ones and enjoying a big Memorial Day picnic/BBQ with all sorts of delicious foods. I love being able to bring a few lightened up dishes that not only others can enjoy but that I enjoy without the guilt!
So, let’s fire up the grill and head to the backyard for a BBQ! You can’t go wrong with the classics, like juicy burgers, watermelon, and let’s not forget the pasta salad! We have put together 15 of the BEST and most delicious lightened up Memorial Day BBQ recipes. We have mains, sides, and desserts that will be the star dish at your Memorial Day picnic!
This Grilled Pesto Shrimp Skewer recipe is perfect for an easy appetizer, midweek dinner, or summer BBQ!
Best Lightened Up Chip and Veggie Dip
This is the Best Lightened Up Chip and Veggie Dip! It’s Dilly, Creamy, and Delicious! Pair it with chips or cut-up veggies! Requires only 4 ingredients and takes 5 minutes to make!
This Greek Chicken Pasta Salad is packed with fresh veggies such as cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumber, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, fresh basil, chicken, rotini, and then drizzled with a homemade Greek salad dressing! This pasta salad is ridiculously delicious-perfect for a picnic, gathering, BBQ, or a side dish to any meal!
Zero Point BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken
This BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken is one those recipes that should be on everyone’s dinner rotation! This BBQ chicken is best paired with our Easy Skinny Coleslaw!
This Easy Skinny Coleslaw is a perfect side dish to any meal! It’s low in points and is great for potlucks, family gatherings, or your next family meal.
Lightened Up Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Dessert
This Lightened Up Strawberry Pretzel Cheesecake Dessert will be the hit at your next BBQ or family gathering. The combination of a salty pretzel crust, a cream cheese middle, and a sweet strawberry jello layer is one of a kind!
This Skinny Loaded Potato Salad is a healthier version of a loaded potato salad-packed with protein-made with non fat Greek yogurt, light mayo, bacon pieces, green onions, potatoes, and hard boiled eggs! It’s an easy potato salad recipe that has become a staple at our summer picnics, BBQ’s, and holiday gathering. This is a MUST have side dish!
Chili’s Copycat Monterey Chicken
This Monterey Chicken is made with tender, juicy chicken breasts topped with a tangy sugar free barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, melted cheese, fresh tomatoes, and green onions. Truly scrumptious!!
Lightened Up Italian Pasta Salad
This Lightened Up Italian Pasta Salad is a simple cold pasta salad with a light Italian dressing, turkey pepperoni, fresh vegetables and two different kind of cheeses-Perfect for summer BBQ’s, a large crowd, potlucks!
This Patriotic Poke Cake is a great choice. A delicious yellow cake filled with sugar free pudding, makes this cake delicious and super moist. You just can’t go wrong!
This Caprese Chicken Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful and delicious! Packed with cold pasta, chicken, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil-then seasoned with Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, a little olive oil and white balsamic vinegar! This pasta salad is a true winner in my book!
Lightened Up Dorito Taco Salad
This Lightened Up Dorito Taco Salad recipe is one of our favorite easy summertime dinners. This Lightened Up Dorito Taco Salad makes for the perfect potluck dish and is quick and easy to make for your upcoming Memorial Day BBQ or family gathering!
Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders are a family favorite! Seasoned skinless, boneless chicken tenders wrapped in center cut bacon, and smothered in sugar free BBQ sauce-making them lower in sugar and more healthier!
Easy Baked or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
These Easy Baked or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries are seasoned with garlic powder, Kosher salt and baked in the oven or air fryer until extra crispy. These fries are irresistibly delicious!
This Lightened Up Eclair Cake is lightened up version of an old fashioned icebox cake with layers of graham crackers, sugar free vanilla pudding, and sugar free chocolate glaze. This is an easy no bake dessert recipe-perfect for any holiday or family gathering!
These Barbecue Baked Beans are so easy to make and a much healthier alternative to the classic canned baked beans! They are sure to become a family favorite!
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