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Summer is all about barbecuing outside and enjoying the warm weather. The main dish is usually not a problem, but I tend to get stumped when thinking of good BBQ side dishes to serve. This is a list of my favorite go-to summer sides that go with just about any protein and are easy to whip up, yet super tasty.
We’re outside almost every day in the summer cooking up something great for dinner, sharing an outdoor meal with friends and family, and just loving that we can cook on the grill once again.
If you’re looking for a great side dish to serve with your grilled tri tip steak or chicken tonight, this list will give you all the ideas you need.
Slow-baked potatoes with crispy skin and a fluffy interior are a perfect side dish to serve with a grilled BBQ main course. Traeger Baked Potatoes are not just easy to make but are loaded with nutrients and flavor.
Grilled Zucchini Ribbons are coated with a flavorful mix of butter, lemon zest, dry rub seasoning, and grilled to perfection for a light and delicious side dish.
This BBQ Chicken Macaroni Salad is a great twist on a classic that combines tender macaroni with a medley of vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy BBQ sauce and mayonnaise-based dressing.
Grilled Bourbon Pineapple combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the smoky flavors of bourbon to create a delicious grilled side dish for your meal.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Chickpeas combines tangy feta cheese, salty Kalamata olives, sweet grape tomatoes, and crunchy vegetables for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
A classic Mexican street food, this corn on the cob is charred on the grill, then slathered in mayo, and topped with tangy Cotija cheese, chili powder and cilantro.
These Smoked Pig Shots make an excellent appetizer when you're outside smoking some meat for a BBQ. They are sausages, wrapped in bacon and stuffed with cream cheese and green chilis.
This easy Instant Pot Potato Salad is the fastest, easiest way to make potato salad for your garden party or barbecue. It’s loaded with tender potatoes, eggs, and crunchy bits in a creamy dressing.
Serve this Watermelon, Arugula & Feta Salad at your next outdoor barbecue to keep things light and refreshing, in a low-carb way that everyone will love.
This Keto Greek Salad is made with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, with a tangy olive oil-based dressing. It’s a light and refreshing salad that you can serve any time.
These Grilled Radishes are the new hot thing this grilling season and a great side dish for your cookout. Toss aside the potatoes and get these little gems on the grill. You’re going to love them!
Cajun Potato Wedges are a crispy, spicy way to enjoy potatoes, cooked either in the air fryer or in the oven. They make a great snack or finger food appetizer.
Caprese Tortellini Skewers are made by threading seasoned cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and mozzarella balls onto a skewer. They are the perfect party appetizer!
Queso Fundido with Chorizo is a delicious Mexican appetizer using queso blanco, a melting cheese that bakes up into a bubbly treat and topped with delicious spicy chorizo.
These bacon wrapped shrimp are crisped in the oven and tossed in a savory sweet sauce. They are a great appetizer to serve at parties or as a finger food side dish for any occasion. Everyone loves bacon, after all.
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Angie is a dedicated grilling aficionado who has experimented with a wide variety of techniques, equipment, and ingredients, to discover the endless possibilities of flavors and textures that grilling can achieve.
5 thoughts on “28 Easy BBQ Side Dishes For Summer”
Jen says:
This is the perfect list to work through all summer long. I’m starting with the bacon, jalapeno corn salad. Sounds amazing!
This is the perfect list to work through all summer long. I’m starting with the bacon, jalapeno corn salad. Sounds amazing!
Such a fantastic round up of ideas for summertime BBQing! The cauliflower skewers look so yummy!
We are making a brisket this weekend and I was just looking for sides! So many great choices!
This is a great list of summer side dishes! I can’t wait to try the cauliflower skewers – yum!
These are wonderful ideas for summer BBQs. I am definitely trying these out.