On long summer days, there is nothing like gathering your family and friends together for a delicious BBQ. Everybody has their favorite BBQ main courses, like ribs, brisket, steaks, and hamburgers. While there is nothing quite like the taste of smoked meat, some people may come for the BBQ, but stay for all the delicious complementary sides. There are so many possible side options to bring to the next BBQ you attend. Food Crush suggests some incredible perfect BBQ side dishes.
Potato Salad
At most BBQs, you will undoubtedly find potato salad at the table. It is a classic favorite. If, however, you are wanting to elevate your potato salad, then you should try this Greek Potato Salad. This recipe uses a combination of white and red potatoes with a medley of Greek toppings such as Kalamata olives, capers, red onion, dill, and feta for a tangy flavor. The entire thing is tossed in a delicious homemade Greek salad dressing.
Pasta Salad
If it is not potato salad on your plate, then it probably pasta salad. Whether olive oil based or mayonnaise based, pasta salad is delicious, and you can make it a variety of ways. You can try this tasty BLT Pasta Salad with Avocado. Who does not love BLTs? Now, you can enjoy the flavors of a BLT in this pasta salad recipe. It gets even better, though, with the inclusion of fresh avocado.
Veggie Salads
With the combination of smoked meat and carbohydrates from sides like macaroni and cheese, potato salad, and pasta salad, you need something light. Try bringing a fresh salad. You can try making Tabbouleh with this easy recipe. This Lebanese dish provides sumptuous flavor with a mix of parsley and mint along with the sour tanginess from lemon juice. Or you could opt to make this coleslaw that is made with apple cider vinegar, instead of being mayonnaise based.
Baked Beans
Everyone knows that you cannot have a BBQ without baked beans. Respect the baked bean dish by doing more than just opening a can of baked beans from the grocery store. This BBQ baked bean recipe only requires seven ingredients, and it is incredibly simple to make. These baked beans are a combination of sweet and spicy with a little bit of tang. This unique flavor profile is due to brown sugar, your favorite barbecue sauce, bell peppers, and mustard.
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Fruit Sides
If you need something that is not savory, then try some dishes that have fruit in them. There of course are fruit salads that you could try. For a side dish that could double as a dessert, then you may want to try this Ambrosia Salad recipe. The salad has an array of fruit such as grapes, Mandarin oranges, and pineapple. The dessert-like flavor comes from Maraschino cherries, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, pecans, whipped cream, sugar, and marshmallows.
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