10 Easy BBQ Side Dishes

Ever get stumped for side dish recipes? With this list of 10 Easy BBQ Side Dishes, you’ll never wonder what to bring to a summer grill out again!

It's grilling season!

Here is Minnesota we don't take our summers for granted. We fill every waking minute of warm weather with opportunities to be outside, including backyard BBQs galore filled with burgers, brats and plenty of BBQ side dishes.

We usually have a good idea of the main dish for our grill outs (currently crushing on these Italian Sausage Wraps), but sometimes we are stumped for easy side dishes.

One person can only eat so many ears of corn on the cob, right?

So we've compiled a list of some of our go-to side sides for grilled chicken, steak, turkey burger or whatever protein you throw on the grill.

Whether you're a fan of pasta salads, potato salad, healthy fruit and vegetable side dishes or need a gluten free side dish, we have some of the best BBQ side dishes for everyone!

Greek Pasta Salad

A tangy pasta salad filled with tomatoes, feta and Kalamata olives.

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Tomato, Mozzarella and Grilled Corn Salad

Savor the flavors of summer produce with this easy Tomato, Mozzarella and Grilled Corn Salad. The perfect BBQ side dish!

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Antipasto Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette

This Antipasto Salad with Homemade red wine vinaigrette is an easy side dish that is full of flavor!

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Watermelon Feta Salad

A perfect combination of salty and sweet, this 4-ingredient Watermelon Feta Salad is a refreshing side dish for any summer BBQ or party.

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Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

A quinoa salad filled with olives, red onion, tomatoes, and feta cheese.

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Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe is great for feeding a group! Who can say no to a make-ahead salad filled with bacon, tomatoes, cheese and a creamy ranch dressing?

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Fruit Salad with Lime Mint Syrup

The lime syrup on this Fruit Salad will have everyone asking for the recipe.

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Danish Potato Salad

This mayo-free potato salad is perfect for picnics and BBQs!

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Easy Orzo and Chickpea Salad

Need a protein-packed vegetarian pasta salad recipe? This Easy Orzo and Chickpea Salad is a delicious side dish for backyard BBQs!

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Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas

This gorgeous and delicious pasta salad is a great addition to your summer bbq menu.

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More side dishes

• Herbed Grilled Potatoes in Foil are a make and forget about it easy side.
• Jazz up your sweet corn and serve this Mexican Grilled Corn instead.
• Who doesn't love a good Easy Pea and Cheese Salad?
• This quick and easy Italian Pasta Salad goes with anything from the grill!

Get all of our Side Dish recipes HERE

Never wonder what recipe to serve at your next BBQ again with this list of 10 easy BBQ Side Dishes!