90 Next-Level BBQ Sides That Are Even Better Than The Main

A classic potato salad is a must-have at every picnic and BBQ. Ours is the best—it's creamy and tangy, with a little bit of crunch from the onion and pickles. If you’re looking for a classic, no-fuss potato salad that won’t disappoint, this is it.

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When you’ve baked enough zucchini bread, cakes, and muffins to feed an army and there’s STILL more zucchini in the fridge, make these pesto zucchini roses. Mozzarella and pesto join long strips of zucchini inside coils of crisp buttery puff pastry for a summertime twist on our popular pizza roses.

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Pasta salad is a classic summer potluck side and it deserves a refresh. That’s where this green goddess pasta salad comes in. It’s bright green with a zesty, super-fresh green goddess dressing and some extra veggies mixed in to make it feel more like a hearty salad than a pasta dish.

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Summer is here, and for us, that means one thing: grilling everything. From potluck sides to grilled fruit (yes, really!), we bring the grill out for anything and everything. Seasoned with a spicy-sweet sauce and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this charred veggie truly shines on the grill.

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Nothing says summertime like the smell of corn on the grill. It also happens to be the easiest side you’ll make all season. For this recipe, juicy ears of corn get some char on a hot grill, then get brushed with an irresistible honey-lime butter that you'll want to put on everything.

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If Caesar salad took a vacation to the Midwest, she would become this broccoli Caesar pasta salad. Bright green crisp-tender broccoli is tossed with cavatappi, shredded parm, and shards of crispy croutons in a silky homemade Caesar dressing for an unforgettable spin on the classic cookout staple.

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Baked beans could quite possibly be looked at as one of the most classic side dishes. They’re sweet, tangy, savory, and the best part, surprisingly easy to make. Not to mention, they’re a one-pot wonder! Throw in the fact that one batch feeds a small crowd, you have a staple for for years to come.

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To make this side dish, tender elbow macaroni noodles and crispy bacon are combined with garlic powder and a sweet paprika seasoned mayonnaise-Dijon dressing, then tossed with celery, scallions, and parsley for mild onion flavor and a slight crunch. Top the whole thing with boiled and eggs and a dusting of sweet paprika for your new favorite potluck contribution.

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The star of this sunny cabbage salad is sweet corn, and we use the kernels two ways: First up is alongside the cherry tomatoes, carrots, and yellow bell pepper. Second, the real fun begins when you blend kernels into the dressing. They add depth and help make the texture super creamy!

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Elote (Mexican street corn) and pasta salad are two classic cookout sides for very good reason. Elote gives that grilled, charred flavor that every grill out needs, while pasta salad is the easy, reliable side dish that everyone thanks you for. We love both of these summer sides so much, we decided to combine them for the ultimate potluck dish.

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You might say to-may-to and you might say to-mah-to, but no matter how you say it, a tomato salad is a summertime classic. With juicy tomatoes, a simple red wine vinaigrette, thinly sliced red onion, herbs, and crumbled feta, this salad is like the little black dress of the season.

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Think of this as a better taco salad (because pasta!), that's perfect for potlucks and BBQS. Trust us, once you add ground beef to pasta salad, you won't be able to stop—it's that good.

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Nothing says warm weather quite like a good cruciferous slaw, and this tangy, crunchy broccoli slaw will make you the star of your next get-together. It’s got the classic slaw veggies—shredded cabbage and carrots—with the addition of raw broccoli, toasted walnuts, and sweet craisins tossed in a maple and lemon dressing.

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Instead of leaving the zucchini in their traditional slices, we threaded them onto skewers to lessen the amount of direct contact the zucchini had with the grill and create contrasting textures. The ribboning also creates plenty of nooks and crannies for the creamy ricotta and walnuts to settle.

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The best part about this pasta salad isn’t the crispy bacon (or the creamy dressing), but how strikingly simple it is. Cooking your bacon in the oven frees up your hands to mix the dressing together while the pasta and peas boil in the same pot.

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With sweet strawberries, herby chicken, tangy feta, and crunchy pecans, this summer salad will make even so-called spinach haters fall in love after just one bite. This light and fresh salad lets sweet flavors shine but is complemented by the sharp textures and flavors of our other ingredients.

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Here at Delish, we want our perfect cornbread to be thick, tender, just a little bit sweet, and not at all dry. We also believe that cornbread should be simple, a side you can whip up quickly to serve with chili or smoky beans that takes way less time than making homemade rolls. THIS is that perfect recipe.

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We’re no strangers to a great chickpea salad, so coming up with a Greek-inspired one was a no-brainer. It’s got all the flavors you love from Greek salad, turned into something more substantial and filling that pairs well with almost anything.

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With so much juiciness and just a hint of acidity, peaches—like their summery friend the tomato—are amazing in all sorts of salads. Next up on our peach salad agenda? This summery spin on the iconic wedge salad.

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Panzanella is one of those recipes that truly tastes like summer. It's one that you want to make in peak season—when the tomatoes are extra juicy, the squash slightly sweet, and the basil extra cheap. To give this classic dish more flavor, we grill the bread, zucchini, and onion until charred, then toss those with the remaining ingredients.

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