A list of 30+ side dish recipes that are perfect for bringing to a BBQ with friends and family. I think you will find a little something for everyone!
I feel like once Memorial Day comes we can officially embrace all things summer, including all things outdoor, BBQ and party! Bring on the millions of pasta salads, fruit salads, green salads and of course the baked beans and potato salad, too. Here is a compilation of some amazing, fun, and delicious summer BBQ side dishes.
Baked Potato Salad
Fruit Sparklers
Burrata Salad
Macaroni Salad
Baked Beans
Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Corn Salad
Italian Pasta Salad
Baked Mac and Cheese
Instant Pot Corn on Cob
Watermelon Salad
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Jalapeño Cornbread
Creamy Pesto Tortellini
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Broccoli Salad
Tuna Pasta Salad
Street Corn Dip
Bulgur Salad
Buttermilk Cornbread
Burrata Appetizer
Bacon Wrapped Dates
7-Layer Bean Dip
Cowboy Caviar
Caprese Salad
Lentil Salad
Ensalada Rusa
Deviled Eggs
Borracho Beans
Cauliflower Salad
Three Bean Salad
Ambrosia Salad
Thai Quinoa Salad
Cucumber Salad
Best Sides to Bring to a BBQ”
This simple Cowboy Salsa recipe is the perfect Side for a BBQ this summer! It’s fresh, healthy, takes 10 minutes to make, and is a crowd favorite!
Servings 15 people
Calories 104kcal
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 can pinto beans , (or 2 cans if you want more bean), drained and rinsed
- 15 ounce can corn , drained
- 6-8 Roma tomatoes , diced
- 1/2 large sweet onion , diced
- 2 avocados , peeled, seeded and diced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro , finely chopped
- juice of 3 limes
- sea salt , to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine beans, corn, tomatoes, and onion.
- Fold in avocados and cilantro.
- Squeeze lime juice into the bowl and add a pinch of sea salt.
- Stir to combine. Add more sea salt, to taste.
Video
Notes
Make Ahead Instructions: ingredients and store them separately (leaving the avocado unpeeled). Then, when you are ready to serve the cowboy caviar, combine all the ingredients in a bowl and add the fresh avocado. Store leftover cowboy caviar in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Variations:
- Cheese: Try adding your favorite crumbly cheese (like feta or gorgonzola).
- Beans: Whatever beans you have on hand can be substituted.
- Veggies: Throw in some diced celery, or shredded carrot.
- Flavor Twist: For a different flavor, try adding Italian dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 354mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
I originally shared this post June 2016. Updated June 2023.
