Who Needs the Main Course? These 20 Side Dishes Are All You’ll Crave!
Hey there, barbecue aficionados! It’s grilling season, and let’s focus on the side dishes. Salads, pasta, corn, and potatoes are all perfect side dishes for hot summer nights outdoors. Many of these can be made ahead, and then you can focus on grilling that main dish. I love making entertaining easy by making a few side dishes ahead of time.
Classic Greek Lettuce Salad (Maroulosalata)
This Traditional Greek lettuce salad is made with fresh herbs (dill and parsley) and my favourite dressing which is simply made up of lemon juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper to taste
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Greek-Style Potato Salad
The perfect summer potato salad full of fresh herbs and a lemony vinaigrette. It’s simple to make – and can be served either warm or cold.
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Charred Corn Tomato And Feta Quinoa Salad
Grilled sweet corn and zucchini, charred smoky poblanos, juicy tomatoes, creamy tangy feta with quinoa
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Mexican Pasta Salad
This Mexican Pasta Salad can be made as a main dish or side dish. It’s loaded with toppings and has a delicious creamy cilantro dressing.
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
Classic Creamy Cucumber Salad is a summertime favorite at summer party! A mixture of cool cucumbers and red onions in a creamy dill sauce.
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Chipotle Coleslaw Recipe
You’ll love our creamy chipotle coleslaw recipe! This easy side dish is perfect for grilling sessions, BBQs, or as a sandwich topping.
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Creamy Corn Salad Recipe (Best Ever!)
This EASY corn salad with crispy bacon, jalapeño peppers, green onions, and plenty of shredded cheese will be a few FAVORITE side dish!
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Ranch BLT Pasta Salad Recipe
A creamy, crunchy, and tasty fun spring and summer dish this Ranch BLT Pasta Salad takes flavors from your favorite sandwich and turns it into a delicious salad!
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Healthy Red Cabbage Slaw Recipe
Red cabbage, jalapeno, and carrots are dressed with a bright sweet and spicy dressing in this easy red cabbage slaw recipe. Perfect for BBQs or healthy meal prep.
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Delicious Fruit And Vegetable Salad
Crunchy, tangy, and refreshing, this Fruit and Vegetable Salad is delicious either as a side dish or a light entree on a hot summer evening!
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Mixed Bean Salad
A classic salad for summer picnics that doesn’t require refrigeration
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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad
Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad is a delicious spin on a bowtie pasta salad with homemade caesar dressing and crispy bacon.
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Kfc Coleslaw Recipe
This KFC coleslaw recipe is a copycat version of the takeout classic. With minimal ingredients – this coleslaw is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks!
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Potato And Corn Toss
Can’t believe Potato and Corn Toss didn’t come to me sooner as I have been making this all summer long, DOH! Sometimes I try to get ahead of myself.
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Veggie Pesto Pasta
If you have 30 minutes, then you have enough time to throw together this simple Veggie Pesto Pasta recipe. It is made with fresh cooked vegetables, tender pasta, and tossed with basil pesto.
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Roasted Red Peppers
Learn how to make Roasted Red Peppers marinated in the most incredible garlic sauce. Use them in sauces, salads, dips, sandwiches, or as a side dish.
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Roasted Asparagus And Cherry Tomatoes
Roasted asparagus and cherry tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette is a fresh and easy side dish you can have on the table in about 15 minutes.
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Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe
This creamy Southern Macaroni Salad recipe is a staple down south, and the best you’ll find for picnics, potlucks and summer barbecues!
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25-Minute Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Juicy tomatoes and cucumbers, black and green olives, crumbled feta, and tender pasta are tossed in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette!
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Warm German Potato Salad Recipe
A classic German potato salad made with tender red potatoes, bacon, onions, and a vinegar dressing! Perfect for parties, picnics, & potlucks!
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Tuna Macaroni Salad
This easy Tuna Macaroni Salad is a great twist on a classic side dish. It’s perfect for a BBQ, potluck or enjoyed as a meal on its own.
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Tomato Cucumber Salad
This Greek-inspired Cucumber Tomato Salad is made with fresh tomatoes and cucumbers mixed with a red wine vinaigrette dressing.
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Blt Pasta Salad
Enjoy the classic flavors of a BLT in this refreshing BLT Pasta Salad! Combine creamy dressing, crispy bacon, tomatoes, and tender pasta.
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Nasturtium Salad With Strawberries + Arugula
This nasturtium salad uses both nasturtium leaves + flowers, along with arugula, strawberries and a quick vinaigrette. An easy summer salad!
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Classic Apple Waldorf Salad Recipe
Apple Waldorf salad makes a great holiday side dish that your guests will devour! It’s a flexible recipe so feel free to make it your own.
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BBQ Ranch Pasta Salad
This bbq ranch pasta salad is the perfect side dish all spring and summer long, it’s full of pasta, grilled chicken, bell pepper, corn, black beans, and more, all coated in a delicious creamy barbecue ranch dressing sauce.
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Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Bacon Salad with grapes, red onion, and pecans in creamy dressing is an easy salad recipe for potlucks and BBQs.
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Instant Pot Baked Beans With Bbq Sauce
This Instant Pot Baked Beans recipe makes cooking baked beans a snap. The beans are sweet and tangy and full of BBQ flavor.
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Cowboy Caviar (Greekstyle)
This easy Cowboy Caviar is a colorful dip made with a mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, fresh veggies, creamy avocado, fresh herbs, feta and a tangy lemony dressing.
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Sesame Coleslaw With Sesame, Soy & Ginger
I promise this Asian Coleslaw will be your go-to salad this summer. It’s ready in minutes and the sesame, ginger and soy dressing is irresistible!
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No-Mayo Potato Salad With Herbs
This healthy vegan potato salad with herbs has a simple oil and vinegar dressing, crunchy celery and sun-dried tomatoes. Because it is made without mayonnaise it is the ideal plant-based side dish side for summer.
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Mexican Pasta Salad
Our 35-minute recipe for Mexican pasta salad is made with black beans, corn and creamy yogurt dressing. A real crowd-pleaser for a summer party!
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Pomegranate Salad
Pomegranate salad combines arugula, avocado, and pomegranate seeds with a sweet and tangy honey lemon dressing. Done in just 10 minutes!
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Roasted Cauliflower Salad (Loaded Style!)
This roasted cauliflower salad recipe is loaded with cheese, crispy bacon, green onions, and creamy dressing. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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