10 Easy Vegetarian BBQ Ideas For Your Memorial Day Feast

1. Bacon Potato Salad

Potato salad is a total crowd-pleaser, but it usually calls for babysitting at cookouts to make sure it hasn't been out too long. With this bacon potato salad, however, you won't have that problem — there's no mayo! (via Averie Cooks)

2. Tomato Basil Orzo

We'll never say no to a mix of feta, tomato, and basil. Top it off with pine nuts and some prosciutto for a meal that's just *chef's kiss*. (via Half Baked Harvest)

3. Sausage And Corn Salad

This recipe is so easy and delicious! Grill smoky sausages, toss with your favorite summer veggies and top with feta and a creamy dressing for an instant summer crowd pleaser. (via Dietz & Watson)

4. Roasted Broccoli Salad With Pine Nuts, Raisins and Feta

Broccoli salads should probably replace lettuce salads as the standard lunch of choice. This roasted version has a great balance of flavors, from sweet raisins to tangy feta. (via Yummy Beet)

5. Caprese Zoodle Salad

Prepare for any spiralized salad to be a topic of BBQ inquiry. Even though spiralizing is a fairly common practice these days, people are still mesmerized by the concept. This zucchini noodle salad is great because you get to use up all of that summer squash lurking in your garden. (via Hungry by Nature)

6. Carrot and Sunflower Seed Salad With Honey Lemon Dressing

Sweet carrot salad makes a perfect summer side that adults and children will love. This one is lightly dressed with a honey lemon vinaigrette that's super simple to make. (via Love Leaf)

7. Vietnamese Chicken Salad With Rice Noodles

The flavors of your typical barbecue can get a bit boring. How many times can you eat your aunt's ramen noodle salad? This Vietnamese-inspired chicken salad provides a unique change in flavors while still offering that crunchy-cool effect you're after. (via Coffee and Crayons)

8. Creamy Dill Cucumber Salad

Cucumbers are a seasonal summer gem. Everyone knows dill provides the perfect complement, so this salad makes all the sense in the world. Add some Greek yogurt for creaminess and you're on your way to snacking heaven. (via The Healthy Foodie)

9. Fruit Salad

While this recipe is for Valentine's Day, any mix of fruit (especially with some limoncello dressing) makes for a fantastic summer side dish. (via Brit + Co)

10. Edamame Black Bean Salad

No need for frills here. This simple salad combines some of the best flavors of summer with a simple lime vinaigrette. It would also make a great topping for grilled chicken or fish. (via Fork in the Kitchen)

11. Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

Let's face it: BBQs are prime time for over-indulging. If you want to keep things on the healthier side, this Mediterranean salad has your back. (via The Butter Half)

12. Mexican Panzanella Salad

Don't be afraid to throw your salad ingredients on the grill with the main course. There are *no* rules at summer cookouts. This Mexican take on Panzanella salad utilizes the grill to char squares of sweet cornbread chunks. Yum! (via Eat Love Eat)

13. Broccoli and Grape Pasta Salad

There's nothing quite like that classic sweet and salty combo for a summer pasta salad. Whip up the five-minute dressing that goes with this salad and be prepared for everyone begging for the recipe. (via Chelsea's Messy Apron)

14. Spring Pea Pasta With Truffle Oil, Lemon and Mint

Bring the farmers' market to your cookout by using your whole bounty in one pasta salad. Aside from every herb you can think of, this salad has just enough truffle oil to make it irresistible and addictive. (via Feasting at Home)

15. Pesto Pasta Salad

The most difficult part of this salad is boiling the pasta — that's how easy it is. Homemade pesto is great here, but you can also use store-bought if you're in a pinch. (via Real Food Real Deals)

16. Roasted Corn and Avocado Salad

This salad is absolutely phenomenal. The roasted corn is sweet and caramelized, while the avocado lends a creaminess that can't be beaten. You seriously have to try this out, especially if you're grilling a spicy protein alongside it. (via The Endless Meal)

17. Tomato Avocado Salad

Basic doesn't have to be a bad thing. This tomato avocado salad is about as basic as they come, and it couldn't be more delicious. Feel free to nosh as-is or use it as a light taco filling. (via Cooktoria)

18. Tuna Farro Salad

You have to double up on dishes this good. Your BBQ guests will devour every last bite, which means a large batch is necessary so you can have lunch the next day. (via Tasty Seasons)

19. Watermelon Mint Salad

Is it dessert? Is it a side dish? You be the judge. Whichever way you decide to eat it, this watermelon salad will hydrate and cool you off in a flash while providing serious sustenance. (via Lisa's Dinnertime Dish)

20. Mediterranean Couscous Salad

Save yourself time and make this tasty couscous salad ahead of your summer BBQ. Everyone will love the easy homemade lemon dressing! (via The Girl on Bloor)

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Ingredients

Ingredients:
Serves 6

• 3 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups blueberries
• 1 cup mozzarella pearls
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• Small bunch fresh basil, roughly chopped (or just choose the smallest leaves)

Instructions

Step One

Halve each cherry tomato and add them to a large bowl along with the blueberries and mozzarella pearls. Mix well.

Step Two

Add the balsamic vinegar to a small pan and simmer over a medium heat for approximately five minutes, until it has reduced to a sticky syrup.

Step Three

Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salad and serve topped with fresh basil.

Step Four

Halve each cherry tomato and add them to a large bowl along with the blueberries and mozzarella pearls. Mix well. It’s looking so patriotic already.

Step Five

Add the balsamic vinegar to a small pan and simmer over a medium heat for approximately five minutes, until it has reduced to a sticky syrup. Drizzle the balsamic reduction over the salad and serve topped with fresh basil.

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