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    Home » Recipes » Grilling » 30 Gluten-Free Summer Grill Party Recipes & Tips for Safe Gluten-Free Summer Dining

    LAST UPDATED: May 16, 2020 • FIRST PUBLISHED: May 22, 2013 By Toni Dash 4 Comments

    30 Gluten-Free Summer Grill Party Recipes & Tips for Safe Gluten-Free Summer Dining

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    Memorial Day is the gateway to summer. It signals the time to haul out the grills, dust off the picnic baskets and fill the camp stove propane tanks for outdoor cooking. One’s home takes on an additional ‘room’ with the deck, porch or yard providing the opportunity for dining al fresco!

    As with any group dining experience, for those gluten-free peril lies in wait for cross contamination. Earlier this week we had a great live chat in the Udi’s Gluten-Free Community about Summertime Fun which left me hungry and with renewed thoughts about how to keep dining safe as well as delicious for all those with special dining needs. Here were some highlights for cook outs with gluten friends:

    1.  Host the Cook Out. If you host the party you have more control about what goes on the grill and ensuring it is kept gluten-free. Hosting also provides you can choose the main shared dips and dishes, as well as what will be dipped to avoid any gluten contamination.
    2. Bring your own meat or vegetables to grill if needed. If someone else is hosting speak to them prior to the event to see if what will be grilled will contain gluten (plain meat would not but marinades may). Explain you need to supply your own gluten free food to grill and offer to do your own grilling if you are comfortable doing so. Ensure the grill is cleaned before your food is cooked though chances are with high heat the grill will be sterilized.
    3. Bring dishes to share you know you can eat. Potlucks and cookouts can be rolling the dice in terms of whether you’ll be able to eat what others bring. It’s always wise to bring a few dishes you know you can eat in the event other food has gluten.
    4. If unsure ask about the ingredients of a dish or pass on it. One thing that is mandatory when having any special dining needs is to sometimes cross the barrier of asking questions about food one normally wouldn’t; like what’s in a recipe. I’ve found most people are more concerned about someone not enjoying themselves or falling ill than they are ensuring the ingredients are safe for gluten-free diners to eat.
    5. Eat before you go. This is a tried and true strategy to ensure you won’t be left starving but candidly I prefer to bring extra food to share I know my family can eat so we can be part of the party. All too often when unable to eat freely it feels isolating and like walking on a mine field when navigating the shared dishes. I prefer to relax, and enjoy the fun with everyone else.

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    To spark recipe ideas I’ve assembled 30 gluten-free dishes great for cook outs. Since burgers, hot dogs, steaks and brats are often center stage these recipes more focus on other dishes to grill, accompany or drink along with the main dish being grilled.

    Starters, Sides and Sauces

    Huevos Diablo (devil eggs)

    Cowboy Caviar

    The best Homemade Ketchup

    Salsa Verde Aioli

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    Salads

    Patriotic Fruit Salads

    Tri Color Chipotle Bacon Potato Salad

    Bite-size Ensalata Caprese

    Crunchy Confetti Slaw with Strawberry-Peach Balsamic Dressing

    Green Goddess Dressing and Salad

    Summer Pea and Pancetta Salad

    Chicken Salad with Dried Cranberries and Almonds

    St. Louis Style Ribs

    Grilling (starters, sides, salads, main dishes and desserts)

    Grilled Peach and Corn Salsa

    Grilled Romaine Lettuce Salad

    Grilled Asparagus

    Grilled Baby Artichokes with Chipotle Mayo Dipping Sauce

    Grilled St. Louis style ribs

    Smoked Chorizo Soft Tacos

    Strawberry Tart on the Grill

    Cherry-Blueberry Cloud Pie

    Desserts

    Plum Slump

    Rhubarb Upside Down Cake

    Sour Cream Cherry Cake

    Cherry Bars

    Cherry-Blueberry Cloud Pie (no bake)

    3 Ingredient No-Bake Strawberry Tart

     Fresh Peach Margaritas

    Drinks (with alcohol)

    Homemade Strawberry Infused Vodka (with refreshing cocktail recipes)

    Costa Rican Basil Mojito

    Summer Fruit Sangria

    Fresh Peach Margarita

    Drinks (without alcohol)

    Peach Spritzer

    Mint Water

    Plum Slump

    Disclosure: I am compensated for my role as a leader in the Udi’s Gluten-free community, a forum designed to share knowledge of gluten-free living with others. All opinions expressed are my own.

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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. addie | culicurious says

      May 22, 2013 at 10:53 am

      These are great tips and your recipes all look fabulous! I really wanna try that basil mojito! Love that combo 🙂

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        May 22, 2013 at 6:54 pm

        That is a fabulous cocktail Addie. It was a surprise when I first tried it in Costa Rica and I was hooked. It’s different and very refreshing.

        Reply
    2. Happy Valley Chow says

      May 22, 2013 at 8:03 am

      All that stuff sound fantastic, can’t wait to try 🙂

      Happy Blogging!

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        May 22, 2013 at 6:54 pm

        Thanks Eric! Hope you have a fun long weekend of grilling coming up!

        Reply

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