A good barbecue is about so much more than burgers and sausages. If you ask me, the side dishes are what really make the table! From creamy salads to fresh sauces and spicy dips, the right sides can turn a simple BBQ into a feast. Whether you’re hosting a big summer gathering or just firing up the grill for the family, these easy barbecue side dishes are guaranteed to be a hit.
Tip from Simone
My favorite way to serve a barbecue is to mix fresh, crunchy salads with a few homemade sauces. It not only adds loads of flavor, but it’s also an easy way to get some extra vegetables onto everyone’s plate. And let’s be honest… a generous spoonful of garlic sauce somehow makes everything taste even better!
In this collection you’ll find all my favorite barbecue side dishes, including creamy garlic sauce, classic cocktail sauce, homemade barbecue sauce, crunchy coleslaw, two delicious potato salads, refreshing papaya salad, rich peanut sauce and a vibrant chimichurri. Mix and match your favorites and you’ll have everything you need for a delicious summer barbecue.
15 x Barbecue Side Dishes
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
The perfect basic peanut sauce recipe for all your peanut sauce needs
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
Making an easy salad for either lunch or dinner is one of my favorite ways to add more vegetables into my routine. This delicious crunchy napa cabbage salad is fantastic. It stores relatively well and is so good with the cashew dressing!
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Total time 5 minutes mins
The perfect cocktail sauce recipe for so many things! Dip, dressing, sauce or add shrimps for a shrimp cocktail
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
How many people this garlic sauce is for obviously depends a bit on how much sauce you serve on or with something but it is about enough as a normal serving for 6 people. However, it is very easy to multiply should you need more.
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
This bold, smoky barbecue sauce is everything you love – rich, tangy, and perfectly spiced – without a single spoonful of added sugar. Whether you're grilling up chicken, veggies, or burgers, this 15-minute sauce brings serious flavor with simple, wholesome ingredients. Once you taste it, you’ll never go back to store-bought.
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Looking for a sauce that instantly makes everything taste better? Say hello to chimichurri! This vibrant Argentinian classic is bursting with fresh herbs, garlic, and a little kick of heat. It’s ridiculously easy to make and goes with everything—from juicy grilled meats to crispy potatoes, fish, veggies, sandwiches, and more. Once you try it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.
Prep time 5 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Looking for an easy way to increase the heat in the kitchen? This delicious piri piri sauce is quick to put together and goes really well with chicken, vegetables or fish!
Prep time 30 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 40 minutes mins
This timeless classic potato salad strikes the perfect balance between creamy and tangy. Tender red potatoes are gently tossed with a light, flavorful dressing made from Greek yogurt and mayonnaise, offering richness without being too heavy. Thinly sliced red onion adds a crisp bite, while briny capers bring a pop of bold, savory flavor. Simple, fresh, and satisfying – this is a go-to side dish for picnics, barbecues, or any casual gathering.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
An easy to make potato salad with a fresh dressing of yoghurt and mayonaise. Perfect for a side dish or a salad with a barbecue.This dish will serve 4 to 6 people.
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 10 minutes mins
Total time 25 minutes mins
This delicious Thai papaya salad is easy and works perfectly as a side dish for a barbecue
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 5 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
It doesn't get more Italian than this delicious Tuscan bread salad
Cooking time 15 minutes mins
Total time 15 minutes mins
You probably can’t find dakos bread in the Netherlands, so if you can’t make it yourself, you can substitute sourdough bread. I like to toast it and serve it with the salad. Alternatively, you can serve it more like a panzanella by tossing the bread through the dakos salad. This way the bread absorbs the liquid. Either way is fine, of course. Choose what you like best.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Total time 10 minutes mins
Keep in mind that one white cabbage makes a ton of salad! The total prep time depends on wether you still need to cut all the cabbage or not.
Prep time 10 minutes mins
Cooking time 50 minutes mins
Total time 1 hour hr
Delicious jacket potatoes that can be made on the barbecue or in a hot oven.
Prep time 15 minutes mins
Cooking time 1 day d
Total time 1 day d 15 minutes mins
If there's one dessert that screams summer, it's homemade cherry ice cream. This easy no-churn recipe combines sweet, juicy cherries with creamy whipped cream and chewy almond cookies for a frozen treat that's incredibly simple to make. No ice cream maker required!
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