What are your go-to sides for summer BBQ's?

Jhawks482

We're headed to a friends tonight for a BBQ and I'm looking for some new side dishes to throw into the mix of what I always bring. What are your favorites?

khagan9368

My all time favorite is a pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, roasted peppers and either fresh mozzarella or provolone (or both) diced up. Tossed in a simple homemade vinegarette, with fresh basil of course

yum I am so looking forward to BBQ season

 

amandasw

I really like spiral pasta, sun-dried tomatoes, feta, kalamata olives, EVOO, balsamic, basil... sort of make it up, but tasty!

Other things: mac & cheese, potato salad, tortellini salad, harvest salad (lettuce, apples, blue cheese, walnuts etc)... gah!  I wish it was warmer here!

PoliticsChick

You can never go wrong with a pasta salad. Here are two of my favorites:

Sesame Noodle Salad

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

maeghan21

http://thewaytohisheart.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/grilled-bell-peppers-stuffed-with-mozzarella/

Corn on the cob, grilled veggies, pasta salad,potato salad, 

thehomecook

Grilled Corn Salad - this is amazing.

IrishCoffee7

It might be a little early for this time since this recipe calls for fresh corn on the cob but I came across this salad and made it like 10 times last summer.  Something about the dressing because it has so much cilantro packed in instead of just adding chopped cilantro to the salad itself.  I have had many similar salads in my life but this one blows them ALL out of the water.

http://www.wagnerfarmstand.com/Wagners_farmstand_Corn_Salad.html

ETA:  I didn't even realize how similar is to THC's recipe.  Although the fresh mozz is an awesom addition.  I love the idea of grilling the corn first too though.  I may try that next time.

 

SparrowGreen

Sort of similar to what other posters have mentioned, but black bean and corn salsa:

black beans, white sweet corn kernels, avocado chunks, tomato chunks or cherry tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro.  

I could eat the whole bowl by myself.  

melbride2005

these are totally different from each other, but equally delicious!

 Mom's Famous Potato Salad

MIL's Potato-Egg Salad

also love  Cole Slaw with Cumin-Lime Vinaigrette

khagan9368

maeghan21:

http://thewaytohisheart.wordpress.com/2009/07/09/grilled-bell-peppers-stuffed-with-mozzarella/

Corn on the cob, grilled veggies, pasta salad,potato salad, 

Omg- I can not wait to make those peppers!!! 

MrsWindyCity

I really love Ina's guacamole salad.  http://ellysaysopa.com/2011/05/31/guacamole-salad/

I also love grilled veg salads, with pretty much anything: http://ellysaysopa.com/2009/08/23/grilled-potato-corn-and-bell-pepper-salad/

and Greek style potato salad;l http://ellysaysopa.com/2008/08/16/greek-style-potato-salad/ 

nestinginjapan

Peach, Mozzarella & Fresh Mint Salad (except peaches aren't in season yet ...)

Simple Chickpea Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Summer Chickpea Salad (scroll to middle of post)

Tabbouleh Salad with Lemon, Mint & Chickpeas

Caprese salad

Fruit salad tossed with fresh mint, a splash of orange juice, and little sugar (or honey or agave nectar) to taste

venussapphire

thehomecook:

Grilled Corn Salad - this is amazing.

this looks AMAZING!! I can't wait to try it

thehomecook

venussapphire:

thehomecook:

Grilled Corn Salad - this is amazing.

this looks AMAZING!! I can't wait to try it

I hope you like it!  

BRGregory

Well I wouldn't necessarily call them new... but we always have baked beans, potato salad, deviled eggs, chips & dip, and pie or some other 'cool' dessert like banana pudding. My MIL also fixes twice-baked potatoes from time to time for my husband, brother-in-law and one of their friends. We even throw in some macaroni & cheese from time to time. Just simple things. Casseroles also work well.