25 GLUTEN-FREE BBQ RECIPES FOR SUMMERTIME
on Jun 03, 2026
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Summer BBQ season is all about simple food, easy entertaining, and spending more time outside with family and friends.
Inside of this gluten-free BBQ recipe roundup, we have everything from grilled mains, saucy sandwiches, fresh salads, classic sides like BBQ baked beans, and a few fun, frozen desserts.
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GLUTEN-FREE GRILLING RECIPES FOR BBQ SEASON
All of these recipes are naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients so they can feed all of your guests.
For some mains, we’ve got ideas like chicken skewers, ribs, pulled barbecue chicken sandwiches, marinated chicken spiedies, and saucy chicken drumsticks.
If grilling isn’t your thing, several of these recipes can be oven-baked or slow cooked.
And of course for the rest of the table spread, we’ve included recipes like fresh pasta salads, salads with seasonal produce, potato salads, homemade salsas, berry cobblers, ice cream sandwiches, cheesecake bars, and even hydrating popsicles for hot afternoons.
Let me know which recipes you pick!
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PEACH BBQ SAUCE CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Chicken drumsticks are coated in a homemade BBQ rub and baked (or grilled!) with a peach BBQ sauce made from fresh peaches, ketchup, and apple cider vinegar.
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MY MOTHER IN LAW’S FAMOUS SALSA
This easy food processor salsa is a recipe I begged my mother-in-law to share with you guys! It combines bell peppers, onion, jalapeño, tomatoes, green chilies, lime juice, and fresh herbs for a fresh, flavorful classic chopped salsa.
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LEMON BASIL POTATO SALAD
A super easy take on a classic potato salad. The creamy dressing made from mayo, lemon, and fresh basil which pairs well with everything for a summer BBQ.
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STRAWBERRY BALSAMIC GLAZED CHICKEN SKEWERS
Chicken cubes get skewered in a spice rub, then grilled, and covered with a homemade strawberry balsamic glaze for an easy summer dinner that's perfect for cookouts and BBQs.
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HORMONE BALANCING RAW CARROT RIBBON SALAD (EDIBLE SKINCARE)
Shaved carrot ribbons with an Asian-inspired dressing, green onions, cashews, and sesame seeds for a crunchy, fresh, healthy BBQ side salad.
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LEMONY PESTO SPRING PASTA SALAD WITH CRISPY PROSCIUTTO
Gluten-free pasta mixed with peas, snap peas, asparagus, a homemade lemon basil pesto and topped with crispy prosciutto is the perfect unique take on a pasta salad for any BBQ!
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HOMEMADE CHICKEN SPIEDIES (MARINATED CHICKEN SKEWER SANDWICH)
Marinated chicken skewers are the epitome of summer grilling! Serve these marinated chicken bites with caramelized onions and a soft french roll for the ultimate BBQ chicken sandwich.
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HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN DRUMSTICKS
Chicken drumsticks are perfect for grilling, especially when they're marinated in a mixture of tamari, honey, garlic, and sriracha!
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EASY, HEALTHY, REFINED SUGAR-FREE HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS
Name a better BBQ side…I'll wait! These area homemade take on the classic canned baked beans.
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MIXED BERRY COBBLER (GF, DF, REFINED SUGAR-FREE)
This summertime mixed berry cobbler has a dumpling-like topping and of course has to be served with vanilla ice cream!
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SLOW COOKER PULLED CHICKEN SANDWICH WITH CABBAGE SLAW
Slow-cooked chicken with a homemade BBQ sauce, gluten-free buns, and a crunchy cabbage slaw…perfect for a summer BBQ!
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OVEN BAKED BBQ CHICKEN THIGHS
Instead of the oven…just grill these! Do the dry rub first, put them on the grill, then slather with the BBQ sauce on the grill to finish them off.
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EASY FALL OFF THE BONE OVEN-BAKED RIBS
Usually I would oven bake these, but you can just throw these on the grill for a few hours too and they'll be just as tender!!
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SOUTHWESTERN MICRO-CHOPPED SALAD WITH CILANTRO LIME DRESSING
This salad screams Texas summertime to me with the chopped romaine, chicken, black beans, corn, pico de gallo, and pickled jalapeños with a homemade cilantro lime dressing.
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STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES
Eat these quick in the sun! These no-bake ice cream sandwiches have a strawberry shortcake crust that get filled with vanilla ice cream.
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CREAMY LEMON HYDRATING ELECTROLYTE POPSICLES
Just a few hydrating ingredients and you've got these creamy lemon electrolyte popsicles perfect for serving to the kiddos in the pool all day.
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WATERMELON CUCUMBER COOLER COCKTAIL
Fresh watermelon juice mixed with lime, mint, and gin, then served with cucumber for a refreshing summer cocktail. (You could also just make the watermelon juice and serve that with some sparkling water for some mocktails!)
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CHARRED CORN & EDAMAME SALAD WITH CREAMY CITRUS DRESSING
Some version of corn must be served at a summer BBQ! I love it charred in this delicious and bright summer citrus salad.
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NO-BAKE DAIRY-FREE LEMON CHEESECAKE BARS
These are easy no-bake lemon cheesecake bars that have a simple date and store-bought cookie crust with a creamy dairy-free cashew filling.
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GLUTEN-FREE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN, VEGETABLES, AND ROASTED SHALLOT VINAIGRETTE
This is something a little different than the traditional pasta salad. It's got chicken, tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, artichokes, and a creamy roasted shallot dressing that really makes it.
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LEMONY DILL QUINOA WITH ROASTED SHRIMP
This is a simple quinoa based salad with roasted shrimp, cucumbers, fresh herbs, and a lemon-olive oil dressing that's perfect and something different for serving at a BBQ.
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GLUTEN-FREE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES (REFINED SUGAR-FREE & DAIRY-FREE)
More traditional than my strawberry shortcake version, this is my GF and DF take on the classic ice cream sandwich!
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AVOCADO TOMATO HERB SALAD
Simplicity at it's finest and one of my most viral recipes! This easy salad has fresh tomatoes, avocado, and basil, with a simple lemon dressing. Then all of it gets sprinkled with flaky sea salt.
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AVOCADO CORN CHICKEN SALAD
Also one of my most viral recipes…this one is a go-to summer staple! Packed with protein, light, and fresh, and really could be a main course at the BBQ!
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FRESH SWEET CORN SALSA
We can never have too many corn recipes! Make this variation of a salsa if you have some extra corn to use up or just want something different than a classic tomato salsa.
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