Pin this list of 10 Easy BBQ Side Dishes and never wonder what to bring to another summer grill out again!
Here in Minnesota we don’t take our summers for granted. We fill every waking minute of warm weather with opportunities to be outside, whether it’s an informal lunch on the patio after a morning of yard work or a leisurely backyard dinner watching the sun go down with friends and family. But even our favorite summer food menus need a little inspiration now and then. Add a little variety to your next grill out with this list of 10 Easy BBQ Side Dishes. (Bonus points: no mayo here!)
No summer picnic is complete without a pasta salad. This crowd-pleasing version is packed with sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and kalamata olives in every spoonful.
A far cry from your traditional potato salad, this Danish twist gets its pretty yellow color from Yukon Gold potatoes and its briny bite from capers, mustard and scallions.
8. Grilled Corn, Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Hands down, one of my favorite summer salads with a unique flavor twist from the cilantro-based dressing – love, Love, LOVE IT!
7. Antipasto Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette
Want to serve something a little more substantial for your meal? This Antipasto Salad – packed with meats and veggies – fits the bill beautifully.
6. Fruit Salad with Lime Mint Dressing
Yes, you can put a twist on boring old fruit salad! One taste of the lime mint dressing in this recipe, and you’ll be back at the buffet table for more.
5. Tomato, Feta and Vidalia Onion Salad
A handful of ingredients really make this salad shine, especially when juicy, ripe grape tomatoes are crowding the markets.
4. Panzanella
Gah, can I have another favorite summer salad? I could eat this mouthwatering combination of bread, tomatoes, basil and mozzarella for lunch every day.
3. Pesto Pasta Salad with Peas
Spinach is mixed into the pesto dressing giving this salad a double dose of veggies and an irresistible, vibrant green color.
Savory and sweet can’t be beat in my book, and this combination of sweet melon and salty feta makes my mouth water!
Don’t forget the whole grains when planning your menu. Make a double batch of this craveable Mediterranean-inspired salad and enjoy it for lunch all week long.
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