Ah, the 4th of July — the quintessential American holiday. Whether you’re road tripping to a distant beach or hosting an intimate backyard BBQ, Independence Day is always a great time for celebrating with family and friends over amazing food! If you’re following a low carb or keto lifestyle though, it can feel like an outdoor BBQ might mean saying goodbye to your dietary habits… but don’t worry: we’ve got you covered with our delicious roundup of low-carb and keto-friendly recipes for your 4th of July BBQ bash.
From hearty salads to smoky grilled meats, from creamy side dishes to fun dessert and cocktails – whatever scrumptious delights you choose will have everyone in attendance beyond impressed – no matter their dietary restrictions! So pull out those skewers and fire up the grill – let’s get started on creating some unforgettable summer memories together!
Grilled Halloumi Bruschetta
This keto-friendly way to enjoy a bright, fresh summer bruschetta will become on of your favorite summertime appetizers.
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Low Carb Greek “Pasta” Salad
With a light, tangy dressing and crisp vegetables along with creamy feta and your favorite low carb pasta, this salad is the perfect side for BBQs or get togethers and also a delicious main dish for lunch.
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Keto Coleslaw
No BBQ is complete without coleslaw! Not only is cabbage so good for you, this keto version is perfect on bunless burgers and with grilled chicken.
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Air Fryer Keto Jicama Fries
Potato who? These jicama fries and crispy and the perfect side for burgers and hot dogs for summer BBQs.
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Grilled Shrimp Skewers and Vegetables with Mustard Glaze
Grilling shrimp is the best way to prepare the sweet shellfish if you can, and with some crisp veggies and a mustard glaze, this will become one of your go-to summer recipes.
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Hot Italian Sausages with Broccoli Slaw
No BBQ is complete with hot dogs and cole slaw! This elevated recipe uses hot Italian sausages and a tangy broccoli slaw for a delicious and nutritious spin on a favorite.
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Keto BBQ Grilled Chicken
Tangy sweet keto BBQ grilled chicken is one of our summer staples – it’s a crowd pleaser, super easy to cook and a nice change from burgers.Â
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Keto Burger Spread
This no sugar added spread is perfect on burgers and is almost exactly like In ‘n Out’s famous spread.
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Low Carb Berry Crumble
Bursting with flavor from juicy berries and a crumbly almond and coconut topping, this summery dessert will be a hit with both low carb dieters and non-low carb eaters alike!
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Keto Sangria
The flavors of the tea with wine, brandy and fresh fruit makes this a refreshing and delicious summer cocktail.
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Keto Sugar-Free Lime Margaritas
This stevia-sweetened version of a keto classic margarita recipe is simple to make and the addition of pink sea salt on the rim (totally optional) adds a nice touch – and some good minerals to go with our keto cocktail!
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