Summer sides
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You’ve got the main course, now what goes with it? These Cookout Side Dishes are perfect for backyard barbecues, summer picnics and more!

Emily DeLine saved to Fierce and Fabulous 40th
This list of my top 45 easy potluck side dishes are the make-and-take favorites everyone at your summer cookout will love.

Rhonda Vavrek saved to Sassy Sides
16 · Crack Corn Salad is crunchy, creamy, sweet, sour, and savory all at the same time! Make it with fresh or frozen corn, Ranch dressing, bacon, and cheddar cheese.
19 ingredients
Meat
- • 12 slices Bacon, cooked
Produce
- • 1 tsp Dill, fresh
- • 2 cloves Garlic
- • 1 tsp Garlic powder
- • 1/4 cup Green onions
- • 1 Jalapeno
- • 1 Lime, Juice of
- • 1/4 tsp Onion powder
- • 4 cups Sweet corn
Condiments
- • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- • 1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- • 1/2 cup Ranch salad dressing
Baking & Spices
- • 1 Black pepper, Freshly ground
- • 1 Kosher salt
- • 1 Salt and pepper
Dairy
- • 1/4 cup Buttermilk
- • 1 cup Cheddar cheese
- • 1/2 cup Sour cream
- • 1/3 cup Whole milk
carolyn wilson saved to food
8 · 10 minutes · Vegetarian Gluten free Paleo · Serves 6A bowl of summer fruits drizzled with a sweet and tangy honey lime dressing. Refreshing, delicious and full of great fruity flavors! An easy side for any meals, potlucks and parties.
6 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 1/2 cup Blueberries
- • 2 Kiwis
- • 3 Peaches
- • 12 oz Strawberries
Condiments
- • 3 tbsp Honey
- • 2 tbsp Lime juice, freshly squeezed

Martin Bonbonce saved to Paleo
With a zingy Greek dressing and filled with fresh summer vegetables, this Greek Orzo Salad is going to be the biggest hit at all your summer barbecues!
Baked Asparagus with Bacon and Parmesan Cheese (Gruyere, Asiago, Mozzarella).
Serve up one or more of these killer BBQ side dishes for your next summer cookout. These bbq sides are easy to make and delicious.

Jill Edgington saved to Food
Mexican Street Corn Salad is easy, creamy, and packed with flavor! Your favorite roasted Mexican street corn (Elote) is cut off the cob to make Esquites.

Nancy Dome saved to mmmmmmm . . . .tasty!
59 · This delicious Mediterranean Pasta Salad recipe is easy to make and is the perfect side dish to bring to picnics, barbeques, and potlucks! Just toss your favorite pasta with fresh ingredients like cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, olives, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Then whip up a simple lemon-herb vinaigrette to give it a fresh and flavorful kick. This salad comes together in about 15 minutes and is always a crowd-pleaser!
15 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes
- • 1 English cucumber
- • 2 Garlic cloves, small
- • 2 tsp Oregano, dried
Condiments
- • 1 tsp Honey
- • 2/3 cup Kalamata olives
- • 1 tbsp Lemon juice, freshly-squeezed
Pasta & Grains
- • 12 oz Pasta, dry
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper, freshly-cracked
- • 1 pinch Red pepper flakes
- • 1/4 tsp Salt
Oils & Vinegars
- • 1/4 cup Olive oil, extra virgin
- • 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
Dairy
- • 4 oz Feta cheese
Other
- • half of a medium red onion, peeled and thinly sliced
260 · Fritos Corn Salad - crisp corn, bell pepper, cheese, and Chili Cheese Fritos in a creamy dressing. The perfect no cook, super easy summer side dish for all your barbecues!
260 · Fritos Corn Salad - crisp corn, bell pepper, cheese, and Chili Cheese Fritos in a creamy dressing. The perfect no cook, super easy summer side dish for all your barbecues!
7 ingredients
Produce
- • 1 Cilantro, fresh
- • 2 (15 ounce) cans Corn, whole kernel
- • 1 Red bell pepper
Condiments
- • 1 cup Mayo
Baking & Spices
- • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
Snacks
- • 1 (9.25 ounce) bag Chili cheese fritos
Dairy
- • 2 cups Mexican blend cheese