While grilled meats like beef, chicken, pork, and lamb usually get all of the hype at barbecues, side dishes are what makes them shine. But sometimes the sides get lost along the way and they don’t get the attention they deserve. These three are sure to please your friends and family this year and they’re elevated takes on barbecue staples.
Bang Bang Corn
Instead of just grilling corn, which has been done way too many times, give it a sweet and spicy sauce that will give it a kick. This Bang Bang Corn is loaded with flavor from the butter, sweet chili sauce, garlic, and sriracha.
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is at every barbecue and this one screams summer with fresh vegetables and herbs like tomatoes, red onions, basil, garlic, and green onions, and a healthy dose of Parmesan cheese. It’s the tastiest way to get your serving of vegetables.
Classic Potato Salad
No barbecue is complete without potato salad which has mayonnaise, potatoes, mustard, pickles, and hard-boiled eggs. The secret to an amazing one starts with cooking the potatoes just right. We’ve tried a ton of recipes and this one is a favorite!
