Quick Hot Dog Skewers with Slaw

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-08 · Updated 2026-05-08

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Festive skewers combining grilled hot dogs, fresh veggies, and a tangy red cabbage slaw for a patriotic and easy cookout dish. This American-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs hot dogs, cherry tomatoes, mini mozzarella balls for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 links hot dogs
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 cup mini mozzarella balls
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
8 wooden skewers

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat (around 375°F). Cut 8 hot dogs into 1.5-inch pieces. Thread each skewer alternating 2 hot dog pieces, 2 cherry tomatoes, and 2 mini mozzarella balls.
Step 2: Grill the skewers for 5-6 minutes, turning every 2 minutes, until the hot dogs are browned and heated through and the tomatoes are slightly blistered.
Step 3: Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine 2 cups shredded red cabbage, 1/2 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Toss well to create a creamy, tangy slaw.
Step 4: Remove skewers from the grill and serve immediately alongside a generous scoop of the red, white, and blue slaw for a colorful and delicious 4th of July side.