BBQ side dishes are often the star of the party. Today I’m bringing you 31 recipes that your guests are going to love to kick off the summer season!
With the 4th of July just around the corner and the BBQ season about to go into full swing, I thought you might enjoy trying some new BBQ side dishes. Most of us have that tried and true recipe that we like to bring with us to summer BBQs and potlucks. I’ve included a few of mine for you today!
But if you’re like me, you probably also like trying new recipes as well. You never know when you’ll find a new fave! And there are a lot of really delicious looking dishes in this collection — I have plans to try quite a few in the coming weeks!
I’ve divided these delicious side dish recipes into a few categories: vegetable side dishes and salads, slaws, potato salads, tomato salads, fruit salads and beans. There are some traditional favorites in here as well as some new twists to familiar recipes.
Don’t forget to check out these other great recipe collections, perfect for summer potlucks!
- 17 Pasta Salads that will be a hit at your next BBQ
- Best Sangria Recipes for Summer
- 18 Fruity Summer Cocktails for your Cookouts and Summer Parties
BBQ SIDE DISHES
VEGETABLE SIDE DISHES AND SALADS
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Broccoli Salad from Bunny’s Warm Oven
Crockpot Corn on the Cob from Amanda’s Cookin’
Creamy Cucumber Salad from Spend with Pennies
Fresh Green Bean, Walnut, and Feta Salad from The Kitchen is My Playground
Creamy Pea Salad from Love Bakes Good Cakes
Simple Spinach and Strawberry Salad
Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad with Balsamic Dressing from Cooking LSL
Crunchy Ramen Noodle Salad from Sugar & Soul Co
Grilled Black Pepper Parmesan Potato Wedges from A Latte Food
SLAWS
Tequila Lime Coleslaw from The Chunky Chef
Asian Broccoli Slaw from Big Flavors Tiny Kitchen
Smokey & Sweet Peanut Slaw from Strength & Sunshine
POTATO SALADS
Herbed Fingerling Potato Salad
Spicy Mustard Potato Salad from Bunny’s Warm Oven
Hawaiian Potato Salad from Cooking with Curls
Bacon Potato Salad from Cooking with Curls
Fully Loaded Baked Potato Salad from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch
Tahini Celeriac Potato Salad from Strength and Sunshine
TOMATO SALADS
Tomato, Basil, and Feta Summer Salad
Heirloom Tomato Salad from Sidewalk Shoes
Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad from Wholesome Yum
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Cucumbers and Onion from Saving Room for Dessert
FRUIT SALADS
Patriotic Honey Poppy Seed Salad from Cooking on the Front Burner
Refreshing Mango Salad from Living Sweet Moments
Summer Berry Fruit Salad with Honey Lime Glaze from Serena Bakes Simply from Scratch
BEANS
Bean and Lentil Salad from The Stingy Vegan
Cowboy Caviar from Culinary Hill
Black Bean Salad from Bunny’s Warm Oven
Have a great 4th of July and summer!
Melissa @ The Stingy Vegan
Tuesday 27th of June 2017
Yay! So happy it's barbecue season! Lot of great ideas here, and thanks so much for including my bean and lentil salad!
Christine Carter
Thursday 22nd of June 2017
These look AMAZING. Thanks for sharing them, Michelle! (Sharing on my FB page)
Michelle Nahom
Thursday 22nd of June 2017
You rock! Thanks Christine!
Nutmeg Nanny
Wednesday 21st of June 2017
Don't know which to try first!
Cookin Canuck
Wednesday 21st of June 2017
The sides are actually my favorite part of summertime BBQs. There are so many great options here!
kudoskookies3
Wednesday 21st of June 2017
I feel that the side dishes are almost always more appealing than the main course at a BBQ. These all look fantastic!