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Summer Side Dishes for BBQ: 5 Refreshing Favorites


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 50
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and refreshing side dishes perfect for your summer BBQ gatherings.


Ingredients

  • Corn on the cob, grilled
  • Potato salad with herbs
  • Coleslaw with a tangy dressing
  • Caprese salad with fresh mozzarella and tomatoes
  • Grilled vegetable skewers
  • Watermelon feta salad
  • Baked beans with barbecue sauce
  • Garlic bread with parsley

Instructions

  1. Prepare the corn on the cob by soaking it in water for 30 minutes, then grill for 10-15 minutes until tender.
  2. For the potato salad, boil diced potatoes until tender, then mix with mayonnaise, mustard, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper.
  3. To make coleslaw, shred cabbage and carrots, then mix with a dressing made of mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper.
  4. For the Caprese salad, layer slices of fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, sprinkle with fresh basil, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
  5. Skewer assorted vegetables like bell peppers, onion, and zucchini, brush with olive oil, and grill until charred.
  6. For the watermelon feta salad, cube watermelon and feta cheese, toss with fresh mint and a drizzle of lime juice.
  7. Heat baked beans in a pot and mix in your favorite barbecue sauce for added flavor.
  8. For garlic bread, spread butter mixed with minced garlic and chopped parsley on slices of bread, then grill until toasted.

Notes

  • Feel free to customize the vegetable skewers with your favorite seasonal veggies.
  • For the potato salad, you can add ingredients like bacon or hard-boiled eggs for extra flavor.
  • Make sure to let the coleslaw sit for a bit before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 30
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 4
  • Cholesterol: 10

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