Get ready to take your cookout to the next level this summer with these 12 amazingly delicious BBQ side dishes!
Guaranteed to impress your family and friends, these easy and foolproof recipes will make your outdoor gathering unforgettable.
From fresh salad to Mediterranean dips and grilled vegetables, these delightful side dishes are crowd-pleasers.
Austrian Potato Salad
Austrian-style potato salad is a great side dish to serve with roasts, BBQ, or grilled meat along with some lamb lettuce, or rocket leaves.
This authentic Erdäpfelsalat recipe is much lighter and healthier than the American version as it doesn't contain any mayo.
To learn more: Austrian Potato Salad - Erdäpfelsalat
Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip
Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip) is a smokey and delicious Greek appetizer/meze made with fire-roasted eggplants, tangy lemon juice, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil.
This heavenly eggplant salad is a harmonious blend of smoky, zesty, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors.
To learn more: Melitzanosalata (Roasted Greek Eggplant Dip)
Orzo Pasta Salad
This Orzo Pasta Salad is fresh, healthy, and flavorful, easy to put together, and perfect for making ahead.
It is a great side dish for last-minute parties, small gatherings, or BBQs and the leftovers are perfect for picnics and packed lunches.
And the best part is that this Mediterranean salad is made with easy-to-find fresh ingredients and is ready in just 20 minutes!
To learn more: Orzo Pasta Salad
Spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad
If you're looking for a delicious and flavorful salad recipe for your summer BBQ parties, look no further than the Traditional Kisir Recipe!
This spicy Turkish Bulgur Salad is the perfect dish to impress your guests and add some variety to your table.
To learn more: Traditional Kisir Recipe (Spicy Turkish Bulgur Recipe)
White Bean Salad - Turkish Piyaz
Fasulye Piyaz (Turkish White Bean Salad) is a healthy and nutritious side dish and a perfect accompaniment to your meals.
It is made of beans, onions, tomatoes, and parsley then dressed with tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil.
Ready in just 15 minutes, Piyaz can be served as a perfect BBQ side dish to any meal or as a light lunch option.
To learn more: Piyaz - Turkish White Bean Salad
Crispy Courgette Fritters - Mucver
Mücver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters) are small vegetable pancakes that contain zucchini (or courgettes), egg, flour, spring onion, and fresh herbs.
These crispy, savory treats are easy to make and packed with flavor, making them a perfect addition to any meal or party.
To learn more: Mucver (Turkish Zucchini Fritters)
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
These delicious Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi) are filled with aromatic stuffing made of rice, onions, pine nuts, currants, and various herbs/spices.
You can serve them as a BBQ side dish as well as the main meal or an appetizer.
The leftovers are great for a boxed lunch the next day or a picnic.
To learn more: Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Biber Dolmasi)
Lavash Bread
Lavash bread is a thin and soft Middle Eastern flatbread that has been a staple in many countries for centuries.
Traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, this flatbread is perfect for dips and also enjoyed with a variety of dishes, such as kebabs, soups, and mezes.
To learn more: Middle Eastern Lavash Bread Recipe
Lebanese Fattoush Salad
This traditional Lebanese Salad "Fattoush" is a colorful Mediterranean dish made with fresh vegetables, tangy lemon dressing, and crisp pita croutons.
It's a refreshing, delicious, and healthy side dish you can serve with your favorite summer meals, BBQs, or picnics.
To learn more: Lebanese Fattoush Salad
Mediterranean Hummus Dip
Hummus Dip is a Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern spread made with chickpeas and tahini, then seasoned with lemon, garlic, and cumin.
This extremely creamy, smooth & fresh dip comes together in just 25 minutes!
Hummus can be served warm or cold, as a dip, appetizer, or as a spread.
To learn more: Mediterranean Hummus Dip
Saksuka - Turkish Vegetable Meze
Saksuka (Turkish Vegetable Meze) is a very much loved vegetarian/vegan dish made of shallow-fried vegetables and a simple tomato sauce.
Just like Mutabal (Roasted Eggplant Dip), Şakşuka is such a great versatile dish that can be served as a part of a mezze spread, as a BBQ side dish, or as an appetizer.
To learn more: Saksuka (Turkish Vegetable Meze)
Whipped Feta Dip
Tirokafteri is a spicy, salty, and tangy Whipped Feta Dip made with a handful of ingredients including roasted red peppers, feta cheese, vinegar, and olive oil.
It is ready in 15 minutes and is commonly served with warm freshly made Greek Pita Bread, or as part of a Mediterranean mezze platter.
To learn more: Tirokafteri (Spicy Whipped Feta Dip)
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