Summer is one of the most exciting times to eat, with plenty of fresh seasonal produce, and outdoor cooking on the grill is the trend. But just because you’re following a low carb diet doesn’t mean you’ll miss Summer potluck with family or friends. Get inspiration from the tasty low carb Summer recipes below.
For more ideas check out this roundup of low carb recipes for Labor Day food or these 4th July BBQ Food Ideas.
Low Carb Summer Recipes
1. Low Carb Creamy Tuna Cucumber Boat
For some people, firing up the oven or stove is the last thing on their mind in summer, when it can get too hot to cook. If you’re like them, skip cooking by prepping up these low carb creamy tuna cucumber boats from Martina of the Keto Diet App.
It’s a simple recipe made with tuna salad, prepared using tuna, onions, mustard, and mayo. Arrange them over cucumber boats, and you have a delicious and filling summer recipe, perfect for sharing with friends!
You could also serve this tasty chilled Avocado Soup with Basil and Cucumber. It’s quickly made in a blender.
2. Low Carb Zucchini Pasta Salad
Summer salads are the best dishes to prepare for summer. They are the best way to highlight the season’s fresh produce and can be a perfect side dish for grilled meats.
If you are searching for a low carb version of your favorite summer salad, try this zucchini pasta salad made by Holly of Easy Low Carb. It’s an easy salad recipe of zucchini noodles, tomatoes, peppers, onions, salami, and parmesan, tossed in a delectable Italian vinaigrette dressing.
Another idea for a Summer dish is this Tasty Low Carb Broccoli Salad Recipe.
3. Keto Italian Chicken Skewers
Barbecues and grilled meats are some of the most popular low carb summer recipes. They can be the perfect solution to planning hours of endless outdoor fun with family and friends, complete with great laughs and good food.
Here’s a Keto Italian Chicken Skewers recipe from Katalina of Sweet & Savory Meals if you’re looking for ideas on what to prepare for your summer gathering. These chicken skewers are healthy and fun to share. Best of all, they are delicious, especially when paired with fruits and veggies for a well-balanced meal.
4. Keto Sushi Rolls Without Rice
Fresh spring rolls and sushi are perfect for sharing with family and friends for outdoor gatherings this summer. These keto sushi rolls without rice are among the best low carb summer recipes to try.
Made by Maya of Wholesome Yum, these sushi rolls are made with smoked salmon and delicious low-carb veggies, including avocado and cucumber. While a traditional sushi recipe contains rice, this recipe does not include rice to keep it low carb. Still, it tastes just as great as the real thing.
5. Low Carb Chicken Fajitas
Fajitas are the ultimate finger foods, perfect for passing around while chilling with friends this summer. They are usually served on tortillas, but this Chicken Fajitas from Oscar of
I Hacked Diabetes is made using low carb tortillas, perfect for those following the keto diet.
The recipe features an excellent mix of veggies and protein thrown together for a delicious, low carb meal. Feel free to experiment with the veggies but make sure to choose the low carb varieties.
6. Keto Lasagna Roll-Ups
If you’re looking for a low carb pasta recipe for your summer gathering, check out these Keto Lasagna Roll-Ups from Sommer Collier of A Spicy Perspective. She used zucchini as an alternative to lasagna to make the recipe low carb.
The zesty sauce, made with sugar-free marina sauce, has made the dish more flavorful and incredibly satisfying – guaranteed to delight family and friends!
7. Keto Ratatouille for a Low Carb Summer Recipes idea.
While zucchinis and eggplants are available any time of the year, they are most flavorful in summer when they are in season. Prepping up this Keto Ratatouille from Nicole of Fit To Serve Group is one of the best ways to celebrate the best of summer with family and friends.
It has all the usual ingredients of a traditional ratatouille but with fewer carbs. In fact, each serving contains only 6 grams of net carbs, making it one of the best low carb summer recipes to help you stay in ketosis.
8. Bell Pepper Sandwich
When preparing for a summer picnic, many of us will stuff our picnic baskets with summer sandwiches. But if you’re on a low carb diet, sandwiches will be the last thing on your mind. Thankfully, there are healthier and more low-carb ways of preparing your favorite sandwiches.
You can follow this Bell Pepper Sandwich recipe from Katrin of Sugar-Free Londoner. Instead of bread, it made use of bell peppers. It is also rich in healthy fats, resulting in an incredibly filling and satisfying meal.
Low Carb Summer Recipes Dessert Ideas
9. Keto Trifle
Berry trifles are some of the most popular summer desserts to share with family and friends, especially during holidays like Memorial Day, where patriotic desserts are the trend.
When looking for desserts to share with friends this summer, check out this Keto Trifle from Annie of Keto Focus. The layered dessert features fresh summer berries like strawberries, blackberries, and blueberries, topped with a lemon whipped cream made with sugar-free sweetener.
10. Keto Vanilla Protein Ice Cream
During the hot summer, ice cream is the perfect dessert to give us that instant energy boost while feeling refreshed despite the heat. What’s great about the keto diet is you can still indulge in your favorite treats since many have low carb alternatives.
So, if you are craving ice cream, try this Keto Vanilla Protein Ice Cream recipe from Radwa, the Healthy Life Trainer. Indulging in a scoop or two of this vanilla ice cream is the best way to stay refreshed in the hot weather without getting kicked out of ketosis.
11. Keto Sugar-free Slushie
No summer potluck is complete without some refreshing drinks. This Keto Sugar-free Slushie from Maya of the Wholesome Yum would be the perfect drink to complement your low carb meals and snacks.
It uses frozen berries like blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries. To make it sweet, Maya used a powdered monk fruit allulose blend. It’s a natural sweetener made with monk fruit extract and allulose, with a consistency similar to powdered sugar.
12. Buzzy Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer
Here’s another refreshing drink to complement the tasty low carb summer recipes you plan to serve on a summer outing with friends. This Buzzy Raspberry Lemonade Spritzer from the Perfect Keto is made using frozen raspberries and a pre-workout drink for individuals following the keto diet.
Although it’s made for keto dieters, it’s a drink that everyone will love, including those not following any low carb diet.
