
Memorial Day Weekend is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy a delicious BBQ or Picnic with family and friends!
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 at my in laws with all sorts of delicious foods. I love being able to bring a few ww dishes that not only others can enjoy but that I enjoy without the guilt!
Make this Memorial Day a memorable one with a delicious ww friendly side dish, salad, main dish, or even a dessert.
We have put together 15 of the BEST and most delicious lightened up Memorial Day BBQ recipes.
Zero Point BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken
This BBQ Slow Cooker Chicken is one those recipes that should be on everyone’s dinner rotation!
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.
These are hands down the Best Low Point Greek Turkey Burgers-made with lean ground turkey, bread crumbs, an egg, scallions, feta cheese and topped with a homemade Zero Point Tzatziki Sauce!

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!
This Skinny Creamy Broccoli Salad is packed with broccoli, bacon, red onions, sunflower seeds and tossed together with a creamy ranch dressing!! The combination of all the flavors makes this Broccoli Salad irresistible!
Lightened Up Coleslaw Macaroni Salad
This Lightened Up Coleslaw Macaroni Salad is an easy summer side dish that combines two favorite summer salads: coleslaw and macaroni salad-packed with pasta, coleslaw, celery, diced apples-this is an easy and delicious dish to take to a potluck or your next BBQ!
Honey, Cilantro, Lime, Chicken Tenders
These Honey Cilantro Lime Chicken Tenders are outrageously delicious and would be worth getting your grill out for.
Skinny Cherry Dr. Pepper Chocolate Cake
This Skinny Cherry Dr Pepper Chocolate Cake is one of those cakes that will be the hit at any party!! Perfect for gatherings, birthdays, or even a weeknight dessert!
This Skinny Potato Salad is a skinny version to the classic potato salad- made with red potatoes, crunchy diced celery, diced red onion, crisp dill pickles, and covered in a creamy Italian dressing.
Lightened Up Banana Cream Cake
This Lightened Up Banana Cream Cake is a lighter version of a banana cream cake- made with a cake mix, bananas, banana pudding and topped with banana slices and vanilla wafer cookies!
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!! It’s packed with 33 grams of protein, low in carbs, and will keep you full for hours!
Easy White Chocolate Fruit Dip
This Easy White Chocolate Fruit Dip is one of the easiest fruit dip recipes out there! This Easy White Chocolate Fruit Dip is perfect for a potluck, family party, or Memorial Day BBQ!
This Easy Chickpea Salad is packed with chickpeas, fresh vegetables and drizzled with a simple homemade vinaigrette dressing. It’s a great side dish to any meal! This Easy Chickpea Salad is naturally gluten-free, healthy, and vegan!
Lightened Up Pesto Chicken Bake
This Lightened Up Pesto Chicken Bake is a protein packed, low in carbs, and gluten free! Thinly sliced chicken breast, topped with pesto sauce, tomatoes, and mozzarella, then baked in the oven until the cheese is melted to perfection! It’s easy to make and requires only one baking dish!
Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad
This Raspberry Cheesecake Fluff Salad is so easy to make and makes the perfect side dish- it’s sure to be a hit at your next potluck!
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