95 Summer Potluck Primal & Paleo BBQ Recipes

I am pretty sure that Minnesota invented the word “potluck” because we love us some potlucks, especially in the summer! After our winter hibernation, we seem to take every single warm weekend as a chance to have a potluck party in the backyard!

What could be more fun than coming together with family and friends, being outside, and enjoying some amazing food?! Oh, and the best part is: you only have to bring one dish to share! Heck, I can certainly whip up my Famous Kale Salad, sit in a lawn chair, and watch my husband grill while the kids play. Throw in some Tequila Gummies (adults only) and I will show up every weekend! 

But, I have had many people email me asking what they can do when going to potlucks and family gatherings when they are following a Paleo, Primal, AIP, gluten free, allergen free, M&M and things that are orange colored free (kidding about the last one ?) diet. Well, you need to show up prepared and with a game plan. Here are the steps we take:

1. Call the person hosting the potluck to find out what you should bring along. Then OWN IT. Bring something that you CAN eat, and if that’s the only thing you eat at the potluck, at least it will be within your personal guidelines. Do not, I repeat DO NOT fall into peer pressure and make something that you think everyone else will like, that you can’t eat. Ain’t nobody got time for that. Take care of yourself first, always! They have other stuff to eat if they don’t like kale salad.
2. Don’t show up hungry. Eat before you go. If you show up hungry then you will be more likely to fall off the wagon and fall face first into Snicker Bar salad. Don’t go there. Just don’t! We both know that the end result is not pretty.
3. Stay hydrated. Yep, it’s pretty important. When you get thirsty, you will have strange cravings. Just go with this one. Bring a large water bottle. Bottoms up! If you decide to have some alcoholic beverages with your meal, then drink even more water. They dehydrate you. Rehydrate.
4. Relax and enjoy yourself. Don’t get all caught up in restrictions or it will never stick. Do not overthink this. I personally love to throw a pile of lettuce on a plate, top with a side that I can eat (that I usually bring) and then have something off the grill with it. Example: greens, paleo coleslaw, a burger cut up, olive oil, hot sauce. Pile it high. YUM! #thatwaseasy

So, here is a compilation of Primal & Paleo BBQ recipes that you can pick and choose from to make sure you are eating delicious food at those summer potlucks, while not feeling deprived! Believe me, these are goooood! Impress your friends, don’t tell them that these foods are healthy. Then surprise them with all of this deliciousness. Game on!

Summer Potluck Primal & Paleo BBQ Recipes

Appetizers & Snacks: (let’s get this party started!)

• Curried Pumpkin Spiced Seeds by Real Food RN
• Fermented Watermelon Rind Pickles by Real Food RN
• Grilled Plantains by Strength & Sunshine
• Paleo Bacon Deviled Eggs by Real Food RN
• Simple & Savory Watermelon Salsa by The Nourishing Home
• Sour Cream and Onion Veggie Chips by It Takes Time
• Strawberry Salsa by A Girl Worth Saving
• Tequila Lime Gummies (Adults Only) by Real Food RN

Salads:

• Broccoli Bacon Salad by Paleo in PDX
• Curried Chicken Salad by Up & Alive
• Easy & Healthy Paleo Broccoli Salad by Real Food RN
• Festive Roasted Beet and Kale Salad by Delicious Obsessions
• Grilled Halibut Salad with Avocado Aioli by Anya’s Eats
• Grilled Steak Salad with Creamy Balsamic Vinaigrette by Thank Your Body
• Healthy Grilled Chicken and Feta Salad by Cheery & Cherry
• Kale Salad by Real Food RN
• Paleo BBQ Sweet Potato Salad by Kitchen of Youth
• Pulled Pork Taco Salad by Anya’s Eats
• Seafood Salad with Garlic and Oil by Kitchen of Youth
• Simple Summer Carrot Salad by Delicious Obsessions
• Strawberry Mango Spinach Salad by Get Inspired Everyday
• The Best of Summer Salad by Get Inspired Everyday
• The Best Homemade Chicken Salad by The Organic Kitchen
• Tomato And Herb Salad With Roasted Lemons by Kitchen of Youth

BBQ Sauces & Condiments:

• Easy Homemade BBQ Sauce by Strength & Sunshine
• Delicious Bacon & Bone Broth BBQ Sauce by Real Food RN
• Homemade 3-Ingredient Horseradish Sauce by Real Food RN
• Homemade Paleo BBQ Sauce by Paleo in PDX
• Paleo BBQ Sauce by Dr. Monica Bravo
• Paleo Baconnaise (Homemade Bacon Mayo) by Real Food RN
• Paleo Whole30 Barbecue Sauce by Real Food with Jessica

Main Dishes – Pork:

• BBQ Baby Back Pork Ribs by Zen Belly
• Crockpot Pork Ribs by Beauty and the Foodie
• Grilled Pork Chops with Peaches by A Calculated Whisk
• Grilled Pork Chops with Stone Fruit Slaw by Zen Belly
• Indian-Style Pulled Pork by My Heart Beets
• Perfect Paleo Pork Ribs by This is so Good
• Slow-Cooker Pulled Pork with Peach BBQ Sauce by A Calculated Whisk
• Sweet Potato Rice by Pure & Simple Nourishment

Main Dishes – Beef & Lamb:

• Black Pepper Burgers by Real Food RN
• Carne Asada Bowls by Gutsy by Nature
• Easy Chopped Beef BBQ (AKA Easy Brisket in the Oven) by Nerdy Mamma
• Garlic & Herb Greek Lamb Kebabs by And Here We Are
• Grilled Skirt Steak and Veggies with Guacamole by The Organic Kitchen
• Hawaiian Burgers by A Girl Worth Saving
• Keto Cowboy Burgers by A Girl Worth Saving
• Parrilla Mixta Italiana by A Calculated Whisk
• Paleo Cajun Burgers by A Girl Worth Saving
• Paleo Korean Kalbi Short Ribs by I Heart Umami
• Paleo Pizza Burgers by A Girl Worth Saving
• Paleo Slow-Cooker Chili by Paleo Paparazzi
• Stuffed Cheddar Beef Burgers by Delicious Obsessions
• The Best Venison Burgers by Real Food RN

Main Dishes – Chicken:

• Achari Chicken Kebabs by My Heart Beets
• Artichoke Spinach Chicken Burgers & Fennel Beet Parsnip Puree by Strength & Sunshine
• Balsamic Grilled Chicken topped with Caprese Salad by Get Inspired Everyday
• Cilantro Lime Chicken by The Nourishing Home
• Coriander Garlic Grilled Chicken & Green Goddess Sauce by Strength & Sunshine
• Crockpot BBQ Pulled Chicken by Mommy Evolution
• Easy Grilled Herb Chicken by The Nourishing Home
• Grilled Korean Chicken Thighs with Squash and Peppers by Farm Fresh Feasts
• Grilled Napa Cabbage and Chicken Skillet by Farm Fresh Feasts
• Grilled Perfectly Tender Chicken Breasts by The Organic Kitchen
• Orange-Coconut Grilled Chicken Breasts by Up & Alive
• Oven BBQ Chicken by Whole New Mom
• Rosemary Lemon Roast Chicken by Real Food RN
• Spatchcock Chicken Roasted with Lemon, Garlic & Ginger Marinade by And Here We Are
• Thai Grilled Chicken with Lemongrass, Basil & Lime by And Here We Are

Main Dishes – Seafood:

• Black Garlic & Lime Cedar Plank Salmon by Strength & Sunshine
• Grilled Salmon with Chipotle Butter by Delicious Obsessions
• Halibut Fish Tacos with Avocado Aioli by Anya’s Eats
• Lemon Butter Halibut with Zoodles by The Organic Kitchen
• Simply Grilled Salmon by Anya’s Eats
• Spiced Grilled Sea Bream with Vegetables by Real Food RN

Side Dishes:

• BBQ Beet Fries by Strength & Sunshine
• Caramelized Onion and Prosciutto Mac and Cheese by A Girl Worth Saving
• Easy Coleslaw by A Girl Worth Saving
• Easy Sugar-Free Crunchy Bread and Butter Refrigerator Pickles by Real Food RN
• Grain-Free Mac & Cheese by A Girl Worth Saving
• Grilled Asparagus by Anya’s Eats
• Grilled Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus by Get Inspired Everyday
• Harissa Potato Salad by Strength & Sunshine
• Pineapple Slaw by Real Food RN
• Potato Salad with Bacon and Chives by This is so Good
• Simple Summery Zoodles with Peas & Pesto by Zen Belly
• Spicy Apple Slaw with Coconut & Cashews by This is so Good
• Spicy Orange Sweet Potatoes by This is so Good
• Summer Garden Ratatouille by Up & Alive
• Tahini Celeriac Potato Salad by Strength & Sunshine
• The Best Paleo Coleslaw Ever by Real Food RN

Desserts:

• 3-Ingredient Blueberries & Cream Popsicles by Real Food RN
• Chocolate Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches by Delicious Obsessions
• Coconut Cherry Dairy-Free Ice Cream by Real Food RN
• Easy Homemade Ice Cream Cake by Real Food RN
• Grain-Free Homemade Berry Crisp by Real Food RN
• Key Lime Pie Bars by Delicious Obsessions
• Lemon Custard Berry Parfait by Delicious Obsessions

If you have any favorite Primal or Paleo BBQ recipes, I would love to hear about them in the comments below! 

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