The days are warmer and you know what that means — time for some easy yet delicious keto Summer recipes!! Check out this list of 15 of the best low-carb dishes that you can grace your table with this season. Craving for some juicy barbecues, we’ve got several recipes you might like. Love yourself some tasty salad, we’ve got those too! And yes, WE DO HAVE DESSERTS – come and take your pick!
15+ of The Best Keto Summer Recipes to Try This 2020!
Why are people so obsessed with barbecues during this season? Does bbq under the Summer sun taste better? Is it because the food stays warm longer? Well, whatever the reason, these keto recipes for Summer will definitely make it worth the effort!
The following low carb Summer recipes have been categorized to help you with menu planning and meal prepping. Enjoy!!
Keto Summer Lunch Recipes
Here are 5 low carb recipes that are perfect to cook on the grill! You can prep these the night before you fire up the grill or early in the morning, but if you’re in it for the flavor overnight marinades would be your best bet.
Low-carb Tandoori Chicken
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Ditch the Carbs
Tandoori chicken sounds like a super complicated dish… except it isn’t!! You can make this yourself with just 4 key ingredients and it cooks fast, too. Although we highly suggest cooking this over a grill, it still tastes wonderful when baked or pan-fried.
- Total time needed to make this dish: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 0.3g
Grilled Rosemary Lemon Chicken
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Simply So Healthy
There’s no way you can go wrong with this grilled rosemary lemon chicken recipe! It’s simple, flavorful, and naturally low-carb. You can make a big batch, freeze the rest, and cook enough to feed your household. Make sure you leave it in the marinade for at least 45 minutes so it has time to do its job. If you prefer leaner poultry meat, then use chicken or turkey breast instead.
- Total time needed to make this dish: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 1g
Lemon-Oregano Chicken Kabobs
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Keto Cooking Wins
Don’t you just love kabobs? It’s a balanced meal on a stick and cooks in just 15 minutes over the grill. They’re tender, juicy, and comes with your favorite keto veggies… and with 21g of protein and 21g of fat, it’s perfect to fuel you for the day!
- Total time needed to make this dish: 3 hours, 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 6g
Keto Chicken Shawarma Kebabs
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced
Speaking of keto kabobs or in this case… kebabs, here’s another Mediterranean-inspired low carb recipe that just got my keto readers excited! Takes only 30 minutes to cook if you leave it marinating overnight.
These chicken skewers are delicious, succulent, and comes with an equally tasty keto friendly tzatziki. Not to mention, this recipe can be enjoyed by people on the nut-free, sugar-free, grain-free, gluten-free, egg-free, and dairy-free diets!
- Total time needed to make this dish: 3 hours
- Yield: 3 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 1.2g
Bunless Bacon Keto Burger
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Lowcarb-Nocarb
No keto summer recipe roundup is complete without grilled burgers! Satisfy your fast food craving with this keto BBQ staple made special with a delicious bacon-y center. Now, if going bunless sounds outrageous check out this version that uses portobello mushrooms to bun those patties.
- Total time needed to make this dish: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 2g
Keto Summer Dinner Recipes
Not a fan of the grill or simply want something flavor-packed to make inside your home, we’ve got just the recipes for you! Take your pick from these 3 juicy fan-favorites.
Instant Pot Low-Carb Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Chicken Wings
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced
Fan of everything chicken wings? Well, we’ve got something for you!! Honestly, these are my go-to for when we’re in the mood for something sweet and spicy, but only have less than an hour to prep dinner. All you need to cook the wings is your instant pot — eaaaaasy peasy!
- Total time needed to make this dish: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 1.6g
Keto Juicy Ribs
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Low Carb Maven
Has Summer got you craving for tender, fall-off-the-bone barbecued ribs? Say no more! Here’s a way to enjoy some tasty ribs without needing a smoker and save yourself hours of cooking in the kitchen. This recipe is chock full of flavor and would certainly have you lining up for seconds!
- Total time needed to make this dish: 3 hours
- Yield: 6 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 2.79g
Instant Pot Brisket
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of TwoSleevers
Let’s face it, sometimes cooking on the grill isn’t an option, so what’s a brisket-loving ketoer to do? We improvise!! This low carb instant pot beef brisket recipe is as easy and flavorful as it gets without turning your entire home super hot. Just dump everything in and come back to a melt-in-your-mouth dish to cap off your evening.
- Total time needed to make this dish: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 4g
Keto Summer Salad Recipes
Now that you’ve picked out your meaty mains, let’s not forget to eat some veggies too! Not only do these low carb salad recipes taste fantastic, but they also supply your body with much needed vitamins and minerals – perfect to keep your immune system healthy .
What are the best keto summer vegetables to add to a low carb salad?
- cucumbers
- tomatoes
- bell peppers
- Swiss chard
Grilled Shrimp Salad with Sugar free Apricot Vinaigrette
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Keto Cooking Christian
This salad is seriously all levels of amazing! The tangy apricot vinaigrette brings out the best in the tender grilled shrimps and the accompanying veggies – enjoy it as is or with your favorite grilled meats.
- Total time needed to make this dish: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 5g
Keto Bacon Coleslaw
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced
Want to double up your veggie intake without compromising daily macro budget? Try my keto bacon coleslaw! It’s a light salad that’s drizzled with a tangy dressing — goes well with the main course included on this list.
- Total time needed to make this dish: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 3.8g
Chef Salad
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Wholesome Yum
Want a keto salad recipe that stands the test of time? We’ve got you! This easy homemade chef salad is loaded with nutrients, satisfying, simple, AND customizable! Now you can make chef salad at your own home without spending so much money.
- Total time needed to make this dish: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 4.3g
Keto Summer Dessert Recipes
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it as many times as it takes… YOU CAN HAVE DESSERT WHILE ON KETO! Don’t believe me? Take a look at these amazing treats! We’ve got key lime pie, strawberry tarts, popsicles, ice creams, and more.
Other Keto Summer Fruits to Enjoy This Season
Want to eat more low carb fruits but not sure which ones are in season? Of course, we have a list! Here are several low carb summer fruits you can get creative with in the kitchen – or you know, enjoy as is… it’s completely up to you!
- cantaloupe
- blackberries
- blueberries
- raspberries
Keto Key Lime Pie
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced
Miss eating key lime pie on a fine Summer’s day? We know the struggle is real, so here’s a nut-free keto version to help satisfy that craving. The filling is creamy and tart, the crust crumbles perfectly in your mouth… plus, it’s great for sharing — everything we expect from this delicious dessert.
- Total time needed to make this dessert: 2 hours, 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 3.6g
Strawberry Cheesecake Tart
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Divalicious Recipes
These low carb strawberry cheesecake tarts aren’t just pretty, but they also taste so goooooood! The crust tastes just like shortbread and the sugar-free filling topped with fresh strawberries is beyond compare.
- Total time needed to make this dessert: 1 hour, 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 8g
Berries and Cream Keto Popsicles
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced
Beat the Summer heat with these easy-to-make berries and cream keto popsicle recipe! It only takes 6 ingredients and 3 steps to make these very kid-friendly treats. Complies with the following diets: gluten-, grain-, coconut-, egg-, sugar-, and nut-free diet.
- Total time needed to make this dessert: 3 hours, 10 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 1.7g
Coconut Ice Cream
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Easy and Delish
Of course, there’s keto ice cream! You’re going to love this one because it’s made with simple ingredients and doesn’t take a bajillion steps to make. Super creamy, super satisfying, and super low on carbs — 10/10 highly recommend.
- Total time needed to make this dessert: 15 minutes prep and takes about 8-24 hours to set
- Yield: 16 servings
- Net carbs per serving: 1g
Keto Chocolate Almond Protein Shake
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Low Carb Africa
Fancy a chocolate shake, but don’t want to risk going outside just to end up falling in line at your local cafe or fast food for X minutes? Here’s a refreshing solution to your keto Summer dessert woes! Cold, sweet, and full of chocolatey goodness without the truckload of sugar… yuuuuummy.
- Total time needed to make this drink: 2 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Net carbs per serving: 4g
Keto Pink Drink
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Joy Filled Eats
Who wants a Starbucks Pink Drink? Here’s a healthier and low carb way to enjoy this reinvigorating drink! Make it three different ways: pink drink, pink smoothie, and pink fuel pull.
- Total time needed to make this drink: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Net carbs per serving: 4g
Keto Golden Smoothie
Photo & Recipe Courtesy of Real Balanced
Keep cool and stay healthy with this incredible turmeric smoothie. It’s a immune system booster that’s compliant with a variety of diets and lifestyles – a wonderful recipe option to add to your low carb recipe arsenal.
- Total time needed to make this drink: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving
- Net carbs per serving: 4.4g
Jenn says
What a scrumptious collection of recipes! I hardly know which to try first!