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

        Corn Bread
        Texas Toast

Beverages

        Iced Tea
        Lemonade

Desseerts

        Watermelon