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Summer is the perfect time for BBQs. The sun is shining and the weather is hot. As soon as the sun comes out, so can the BBQ!

Inviting your friends over to your home is the easy part of any BBQ. The difficult part can be finding food that everybody is going to enjoy. Without spending hours preparing and cooking endless dishes for your guests to enjoy, it’s a great idea to stick easy to prepare, or pre made foods.

 

Here is a list of 12 foods and snacks that are perfect for your next summer BBQ.

 

1. Pretzel Bites

 

There’s no doubt that your guests are going to be diving straight into the bowl full of pretzel bites during the afternoon because they are a super light snack. They have a crunchy outer layer with a super soft centre, and are perfect to pair with your favourite dipping sauces as a starter

 

2. Sweets

 

Sweets may not be the healthiest snack, but they are enjoyed by the majority of people. They are light and easy to eat. Throw some sweets into a bowl for your guests to snack on whilst you’re cooking up the grilled snacks.

 

3. Grilled Beef or Vegetable Burgers

 

Burgers are a BBQ classic for any BBQ. Grill a bunch of beef burgers and vegetarian or vegan burgers for everybody to dig into alongside your side dishes. They require minimal cooking time and effort, giving you more time to spend with your friends and family.

 

4. Guacamole and Salsa

 

Guacamole and salsa dips make the perfect addition to any BBQ. They complement several different foods from burgers to eggs to nachos. Guacamole and salsa can be super easy to make yourself, and the best bit is that they can be made in advanced, and stored in the fridge until they’re needed.

 

 

5. Sandwiches

 

No BBQ is complete without some sandwiches on the table. Make a bunch of different fillings and leave them out for your guests to snack on throughout the day. Be sure to include a range of fillings, including some vegetarian and vegan options for the none meat eaters at the BBQ.

 

6. Crisps

 

Crisps are perfect to include as a summer BBQ snack. They can be left in bowls on the outside table to snack on whilst you and your guests spend some quality time together. It could be fun to get several different flavours, and add them all into the same bowl, so you never know what flavour your next crisp is going to be!

 

7. Grilled Meatballs

 

Another meat option that you can throw onto the BBQ is meatballs. They can be placed in a bun to make a sandwich, or you can make them into their own dish by adding some tomato sauce and spices. The great thing is that there are now vegetarian and vegan meatball alternatives, so nobody is left out.

 

8. Muffins

 

Muffins are really easy to bake yourself. You can make them as healthy or as indulgent as you like, and there are endless options when it comes to flavours and toppings that you can add. They don’t always have to be sweet either. You can make savoury muffins by adding in some courgette or carrots.

 

9. Grilled Sausages and Hot Dogs

 

Sausages and hot dogs are another favourite to throw on the BBQ. Grill a packet of pork or vegetarian sausages, ready to throw into a sandwich. Alternatively, you can eat them by themselves with some sauce.

 

10. Cookies

 

You can’t go wrong with cookies. Whether you prefer chocolate chip, double chocolate, or oat and raisin cookies, there is something for everybody at a BBQ. You can either buy packets of pre-made cookies from your local store, or you can get your baking gear on and make some yourself!

 

11. Side Salad

 

Salad is a great healthy side to add onto any dish at your BBQ. If you’re grilling up a bunch or meat or some vegetarian alternatives, toss up some salad to add onto the plate. You can include whatever you like, but some great foods to add to your salad are lettuce, cucumber, baby plum tomatoes, celery, and some balsamic dressing. If you’re feeling adventurous, you could even throw in some avocado.

 

12. Fruit Salad

 

Another option for your healthy side dish is a fruit salad. Again, you can add in whatever fruits are your favourite to create a delicious and nutritious salad for everybody to enjoy. Some great fruits to include are banana, apple, kiwi, melon, and orange.