Fed up with heavy mayonnaise-based salads? Fancy a change from herb bread? No problem – sides for the barbecue have a decidedly fruity look this year! Bowls, quinoa, toast and the like are creative, colourful and easy to put together. And they are really healthy. Here at Dole, we love this delicious trend. Fruit-crazy barbecue fans are sure to be inspired by the vitamin-rich recipes on our blog. Here are our veggie sides trends for the barbecue season. Give them a try!

 

The veggie trend has long since made its way to the barbecue. But the meat-free options are not just available on the hot grill, there are also plenty of healthy delights when it comes to the side dishes. In addition to vegetables, fruity accompaniments and starters are also worth investigating. These will excite your palate with their refreshing sweetness, keep you feeling full for longer and will also provide you with valuable vitamins and minerals. Combine fruit with vegetables, cheese, seafood, pulses or quinoa. It means you can serve a wholesome meal with your favourite grilled food for your barbecue evening. By the way, instead of steak or sausages, foodies who are also plant fans will be happy to see meat-free alternatives, such as halloumi, tofu or pea protein products.

 

Fruity barbecue sides – explore them now!

 

Grape and beetroot salad:Fruity or savoury? With this recipe you can simply combine both on the barbecue! This delicious salad show-stopper, with a mix of grapes, pineapple and grapefruit, is sure to please. Beetroot adds colour, and the savoury feta makes for some tasty moments. So good!

 

Grilled shrimp with blackberries: Seafood fans will love this. Barbecued shrimp are dressed up deliciously as a topping for a salad of blackberries, beans and lettuce. This fruity side dish for the barbecue will immediately evoke that seaside feeling.

 

Waldorf salad with grapes: A classic dish with grape power! Juicy fruits and crunchy nuts are combined with apples, lettuce and celery. Let’s hear it for fibre and vitamins! We also like to eat this in between meals sometimes.

 

Pineapple Buddha bowl: This fruity side dish is an amazing highlight for any barbecue. With this colourful bowl, it will feel like the oranges, figs, pineapple, quinoa and several other ingredients are literally bouncing into your mouth! It’s a must for your next summer party.

 

Toast with grape chutney and feta: Mmmmhhhh, something smells good! Our toast with grape chutney and feta is a hearty Mediterranean treat for the taste buds and is the perfect fruity side for your barbecue. A tasty delight!

 

Ready for the barbie?

 

Your Dole Team