Barbecue Side Dishes
Summer BBQs are about more than the main dish! All barbecues, whether traditional Southern Barbecue or a simple backyard Hamburger cookout need great side dishes.
At most any barbecue, no matter the size, you'll find at least one of these favorite side dishes; Cole Slaw, Barbecue Beans, Macaroni Salad or Potato Salad. Each of these have one very important thing in common, they can be prepared well in advance, freeing the host from having to put together too many dishes all at once. But there are many other excellent side dishes that compliment grilled foods and can be prepped before hand.
Salads
Macaroni Salads
Mom's Macaroni Salad (variation w/ tuna fish)
Amish Macaroni Salad (deli-style salad)
Shrimp Pasta Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Tortellini Salad
Potato Salads
Mom's
Potato Salad
Potato Salad (w/ dill pickle)
Chive Potato Salad
Hot German Potato Salad
Cole Slaw
Mom's Cole Slaw
Carolina Cole Slaw (oil & vinegar based - no mayonnaise)
KFC Cole Slaw (classic diner-style cole slaw)
Asian Cole Slaw (Asian flavors w/ peanuts)
Tomato Salads
Insalata Caprese (fresh mozzarella & basil)
Tomatoes w/ Feta Cheese & Fresh Basil
Other Vegetable Salads
Mom's Cucumber Salad
Greek Country Salad (cucumbers & tomatoes)
Broccoli Salad
Three Bean Salad
Tabbouleh
Fruit Salads
Fresh Fruit Salad (toss fresh fruit w/ a little honey)
Ambrosia
Hot Side Dishes
Baked Beans
Potatoes Wrapped in Foil
Potato & Onion Packets
Grilled Corn on the Cob
Grillled Stuffed Tomatoes
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Onions
*Grilled Romaine Salad w/ Blue Cheese
Breads
Beverages
Desseerts
Watermelon