Healthy grilling recipes always become a top hit on July 4^th, even though many of us tend to think of that celebration as being for hotdogs and burgers alone.  The thing is while those are definitely still great treats to enjoy, a growing number of us would also like to eat something that will help us to stay even slightly on track in terms of our nutrition and weight control.

Healthy Grilling Recipes Mean There’s Something for Everyone

The great news is that while barbecuing can still include traditional hotdogs and hamburgers, there are also a huge number of veggies that taste absolutely fantastic once they have a few grill lines crisped onto them. For that reason, healthy grilling recipes can be both delicious and simple.

In many cases, no healthy grilling recipes are needed.  You can just grill portobello mushroom caps, bell peppers and even romaine lettuce leaves in the same way you’d toss anything else onto the barbecue.

Still, if you’re looking for some less obvious and showier options that aren’t difficult to make but that will truly entice anyone to enjoy some healthy grilling recipes, we’ve collected a few ideas for you to take on for this year’s holiday.

At the same time that these dishes celebrate this great country and some traditional dishes served in many states, they’ll also help your body to take in some delicious nutrition.  These are great enough to serve on their own, though it is perfectly acceptable to toss some burgers and hot dogs into the mix.  After all, it’s fun!

Healthy Grilling Recipes for Independence Day

These healthy grilling recipes were inspired by a number of different states and the dishes often served there, from Hawaii to California and eastward across this great land.

Chicken Cob Kabobs

Get things started by skewering and grilling alternating chicken, cherry tomatoes and red onion pieces.  Serve on a bed of freshly chopped (or rapidly grilled whole leaves of) romaine lettuce with avocado pieces, black olives, and cucumber. It’s great on its own or with a light blue cheese vinaigrette for that extra flavor punch.

Grilled Shrimp Bites

These healthy grilling recipes all start with the barbecue, so get the shrimp on there and cook them to perfection. Serve with red pepper hummus with some sliced avocado and cucumber.

Salmon Sliders with Green Goddess Dressing

Grill a few piecers of salmon and serve on a slice of whole grain toast with avocado, sprouts and mixed greens. Top with green goddess dressing.

Pineapple Chicken Sandwiches

Grill the chicken, shred it, and toss it with a reduced sugar teriyaki sauce.  Serve on small burger buns with a pineapple ring and some fresh greens.

Shrimp Tacos

Grill the shrimp along with some mushrooms and red bell pepper strips.  Serve on corn tortillas with pineapple salsa, shredded iceberg lettuce and kick it up with some hot sauce.

Salmon Veggie Salad

Among all those healthy grilling recipes, you had to know at least one special salad was on its way. This one includes grilled salmon served on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, red bell pepper, snap peas, diced mango and sliced almonds.  Top it off with your favorite light sesame vinaigrette.