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31 Grilling Recipes That Are on the Whole30 Diet

The best part about summer? The barbecues, of course. And lucky for you, there are still a ton of tasty options, even if you’re following the Whole30 diet. Here are 31 of our favorite go-to recipes for grilling season. Can we come over this weekend?

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grilled shrimp citrus
Paleo Running Momma

Citrus Grilled Shrimp And Zoodles

Irresistibly tangy.

citrus salmon
The Organic Kitchen

Grilled Salmon With Cauliflower Rice

OK if we eat the whole platter?

salad eggs
Cook Primal Gourmet

Grilled Romaine With Whole30 Ranch

Yep, grilled salad is a thing. (And it’s incredible.)

salmon avocado burgers
Laughing Spatula

Grilled Salmon Burgers With Avocado Salsa

Meet our favorite burger topper.

chicken caprese
Closet Cooking

Balsamic Caprese Grilled Chicken

About a billion times better than a salad. 

cocounut chicken skewers
Family Style Food

Coconut Lime Chicken Skewers With Cashew Gremolata

Whole30’s answer to fried chicken.

burger avocado
Paleo Gluten Free Eats

Bacon Garlic Burger

World, meet Whole30-approved ranch dressing.

flank steak
Paleo Running Momma

Marinated Flank Steak

Yes, you can cook this at home (it’s easier than it looks). 

cajun chicken
With Peanut Butter on Top

Grilled Cajun Lime Chicken

Close your eyes and you’re in New Orleans.

chicken pineapple
Food Faith Fitness

Easy Jerk Chicken With Pineapple

Sweet, spicy and exactly what we’re craving.

tuna steaks
Paleo Leap

Marinated Asian-style Tuna Steaks

Perfect for the grill.

avocado salasa burger
Every Last Bite

Mexican Chicken Burger

fajita salad
Paleo Gluten Free Eats

Grilled Chicken Fajita Salad

The best way to use up barbecue leftovers.

lobster tail
What Great Grandma Ate

Lemon Butter Grilled Lobster Tails

Aka the way to impress your dinner guests.

balsamic chicken
Unsophisticook

Juicy Balsamic Grilled Chicken

Let’s just keep this amazing marinade our secret.

chicken mango salasa
Physical Kitchness

Grilled Chicken Breasts With Jalapeño Peach Salsa

Cool if we sprinkle this stuff on absolutely everything?

Get the recipe

artichokes
Tastes Lovely

Grilled Artichokes

The world’s simplest showstopper. 

chicken onion skewers
A Saucy Kitchen

Greek Lemon Chicken Kebabs

The next best thing to a trip to Santorini.

Get the recipe

cauliflower grilled
Every Last Bite

Bbq Cauliflower Steak With Chimichurri

Vegan friends, this one’s for you.


greek burgers
Cook Primal Gourmet

Whole30 Greek Burgers

Eat your heart out, Micky D’s.

kabobs chicken lime
Perry’s Plate

Puerto Rican Marinated Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Toss ’em on the grill and five minutes later, dinner’s done.

grilled ribs
40 Aprons

Grilled Ribs

Turn your backyard into a neighborhood barbecue joint. 

mushroom vegetables
Real Simple Good

Marinated Grilled Vegetables

Taste the rainbow.

turkey burgers
Perry’s Plate

Green Chile Turkey Burgers With Guac-ranch

Skip the cheese and you’re good to go.

stuffed turkey burgers
Little Bits Of

Grilled Stuffed Turkey Burgers

In a word, “yum.”

mahi mahi
Paleo Bailey

Grilled Mahi-mahi With Mango Salsa And Cauliflower Rice

Ready for an instant vacation?


beef salad
I Heart Umami

Thai Grilled Beef Salad

Chopsticks not required (but encouraged).

salmon lemon
Perry’s Plate

Grilled Cajun Foil Packet Salmon

Best of all, there’s no clean-up.

garlic mushrooms
The Endless Meal

Grilled Garlic Butter Mushrooms

Umami at its finest.

rainbowskewers
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

Rainbow Vegetable Skewers

potato salad
Little Bits Of

Lemon Garlic Grilled Potato Salad

Not your grandma’s taters.

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Freelance Editor

From 2015-2020 Lindsay Champion held the role of Food and Wellness Director. She continues to write for PureWow as a Freelance Editor.