35 Best Father’s Day Lunch Ideas for an Afternoon Cookout

Another Ladd favorite is anything topped with chili! If that sounds like the dad in your life, make some homemade chili and pile it high on hot dogs to make them extra special.

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Why serve plain ol’ burgers when you can make them with chorizo and top them with queso? They’re cowboy approved! Seriously, it’s another Ladd favorite, so you know it’s good.

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Yes, you can turn his favorite soda into a sweet and tangy homemade sauce with just a touch of spice. As the chicken cooks, it caramelizes to become a sticky, glossy, and gorgeous coating.

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If there’s any day to spoil Dad with luxurious lobster, this is it! Lobster rolls are the perfect midday summer meal, too. So go on, add that extra drizzle of butter to everyone’s bun.

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Dad certainly won’t miss the bun in this fun twist on cheeseburgers. That’s because the patties are served on a pile of seasoned fries! Then he can add all the toppings he could ever hope for.

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Potato salad is practically required for any backyard BBQ, potluck, or picnic in the sun. This version is just the way Ree likes it: fluffy, light, and packed with bacon.

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Coleslaw if a must-have for any cookout, but you can make it extra special for Father’s Day. You just need a few extra ingredients to jazz up store-bought slaw mix.

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These beef and veggie kebabs are so easy to make. You can even assemble them in advance! Then just toss them on the grill when you’re ready to eat.

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Turn the flavors of a BLT sandwich into a grilling sensation with this recipe for turkey burgers studded with flavorful bacon. Don’t forget the spicy mayo!

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If you want to keep things light for lunch, try a fresh salad topped with barbecue chicken. It has fun mix-ins like corn, beans, avocado, and a creamy ranch dressing.

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This twist on pasta salad is all about the bold flavors of the American Southwest. That means there’s plenty of cheese, corn, fresh cilantro, and smoky dressing.

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This recipe will transport anyone to a trip to the beach even if you’re in your own backyard! The creamy, chilled shrimp salad can be served up in hot dog buns with a side of Dad’s favorite type of chips.

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This crisp, refreshing salad is packed to the brim with all the flavors of the American Southwest. You can make it heartier by topping it with grilled chicken or steak, or simply serve it for a lighter lunch.

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This twist on creamy chicken salad adds penne pasta to the mix to make it even heartier. But the best part is that it’s so easy to make using a rotisserie chicken.

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Ree’s buffalo wings are an all-time favorite, but here’s the secret to the sauce—there’s nothing fancy about it! Just a simple, yet scrumptious combination of melted butter and spicy hot sauce.

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If you want to treat Dad to something special, these grilled ribs are just the thing! They may take a little time and patience, but the results are sticky, smoky, and worth it in the end.

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There’s no need to stand in front of an oven or even a hot grill to make this meltingly tender pork recipe. The slow cooker does the work for you, so you can start building sandwiches on pretzel buns whenever you’re ready to eat.

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