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    36 BBQ Sides & Sauces So Good, They'll Steal the Show

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on June 20, 2024, updated June 20, 2024 - Leave a Comment

    Get ready to take your barbecue gatherings to the next level with these 51 BBQ side dishes that are sure to steal the spotlight. From classic coleslaw to inventive salads and savory baked beans, these side dishes are the perfect complement to your grilled delights. Your guests will be asking for seconds and sharing recipes before you know it!

    Greek Potatoes with Lemon & Feta Cheese

    Greek potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Lemon + Feta cheese = best friends for barbecues!

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    2-minute BBQ Sauce

    A spoonful of barbecue sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This bbq sauce is made with 5 ingredients in just 2 minutes. Just a little bit spicy with a touch of sweet honey - it has all the flavor, but doesn't require any cooking. Perfect on top of a burger, or to dip some chicken tenders in!

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    Orzo Pesto Salad

    Orzo Pesto Salad.
    Photo credit: Healthfull Blondie.

    This orzo pesto salad recipe is packed with veggies, fresh mozzarella, and tossed in homemade nut-free basil pesto. A delicious side that also works for a full meal.

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    Air Fryer Carrots

    A bowl of air fryer carrots.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Perfectly roasted in the air fryer!

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    Kale Wild Rice Salad

    Kale Wild Rice Salad.
    Photo credit: Through The Fibro Fog.

    This kale wild rice salad combines fresh fruit and vegetables with wild rice for a healthy side salad you can have for lunch on its own the next day. Easy to make and full of flavor from a deliciously zingy ginger dressing.

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    Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad

    Caulislaw - Raw Cauliflower Salad
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This "Caulislaw" mixes cauliflower, carrots & red onions with a perfectly balanced mayonnaise dressing. It's the perfect side for your next barbecue, or why not top your burgers with it? Quick, healthy and low in carbs it's a versatile side you'll be coming back to over and over again.

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    Caprese Pasta Salad

    Caprese pasta salad.
    Photo credit: Leftovers Then Breakfast.

    Caprese Pasta Salad is an easy and delicious summer salad full of fresh ingredients! A tangy balsamic dressing ties the fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and tender pasta together for the perfect side dish to any potluck or BBQ.

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    Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

    An air fryer baked potato.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Looking for the perfect baked potato recipe? These air fryer baked potatoes minimize your cooking time and result in a tender, flavorful inside wrapped in a crispy delicious shell. With only three ingredients this recipe will become your new favorite side dish.

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    Carrot Fries

    Carrot fries on a blue plate with a dip sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    With quick prep & 12-14 minutes of cooking you can make the best easy Air Fryer Carrot Fries. Crispy, sweet and salty this is a healthy snack or side that's all ready to serve with your favorite dipping sauce!

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    Arugula Salad with Honey Lemon Vinaigrette

    Arugula salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This sweet, salty, acidic salad pairs perfectly with anything grilled - from salmon to steak.

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    Baby Potatoes

    Baby potatoes in a bowl.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These small, crispy potatoes are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Heavily seasoned with salt, they resemble the Canarian potatoes "Papas Arrugadas".

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    Blue Cheese Sauce

    Blue cheese sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This classic blue cheese sauce comes together in under 5 minutes with just 6 ingredients, without both boiling and buttermilk. Loaded with blue cheese flavor it's perfect with salad, meat, and anything "Buffalo" flavored.

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    Roasted Lemon Tahini Cauliflower

    Image credit: Katie Trant.

    A favorite dish of mine - and especially delicious with something from the grill!

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    Dijonnaise

    Dijonnaise in a glass jar.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make a deliciously spicy homemade Dijonnaise from scratch, in just 5 minutes. With a few simple ingredients and a fail-proof process, you will master this tasty sauce in no time.

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    French Potato Salad

    Photo credit: always use butter.

    What's better as a side for a barbecue than a nice, creamy, potato salad?!

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    Garlic Dipping Sauce

    Garlic dipping sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Make this super simple Garlic Dipping Sauce in just 5 minutes and have a delicious sauce to dip fries, veggies and bread in. Loaded with garlic flavor!

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    Smashed Potatoes

    Smashed potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Potato sides don't get any better than this.

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    Air Fryer French Fries

    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    You’ve never truly lived until you’ve tried a homemade french fry made in the air fryer!

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    Ezme

    Ezme.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This authentic Turkish Ezme (Acili Ezme) takes just 15 minutes to make and is super healthy loaded with veggies and not much else. It's a delicious spicy sauce, salad, dip and meze that you will want to have with everything. This recipe uses common ingredients you can find at your regular supermarket.

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    Country Potatoes

    Country potatoes.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A delicious side for grilled steaks or fish, and so easy to make with leftover potatoes.

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    Avocado Mango Salad

    Avocado mango salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A must for grilled fish - and delicious with steaks as well.

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    Lime Aioli

    Lime aioli.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Serve any type of grilled seafood with this sauce and just thank me later.

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    Garlic Roasted Broccoli

    Garlic roasted brococli.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This super easy dish will make you want to have broccoli with every meal.

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    Sour Cream Sauce with Avocado & Lime

    Sour cream sauce.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Acidic sauces like this one are best friends with grilled seafood.

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    Creamy Rice

    Creamy rice.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Rice might sound basic, but this creamy version is anything but! Infused with butter & chicken stock it's the best rice you've ever had.

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    Chipotle Ranch

    Chipotle ranch.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Smoky, spicy and super tasty - this ranch version is great for pairing with barbecued salmon.

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    Grilled Halloumi & Peaches

    Grilled halloumi and peaches.
    Photo credit: Coley Cooks.

    Salty Halloumi cheese turns crispy and melty on the grill, making it a perfect pair for the jammy, sweet charred peaches.

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    Air Fryer Zucchini

    Air fryer zucchini on a plate.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    Once you taste air fryer zucchini, you’ll never make it any other way! Deliciously tender and perfectly roasted, zucchini in the air fryer is a simple and speedy side dish.

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    Whipped Lemon Butter

    Whipped butter.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    This whipped butter is great for adding extra flavor to any dish.

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    Sweetheart Cabbage Salad with Gyoza Chickpeas

    sweetheart cabbage salad.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Spinach, sweetheart cabbage and the most flavorful chickpeas are topped with a good amount of Parmesan cheese to turn this salad into a feast - healthy, delicious and easy to make. And you can even grill that cabbage instead of baking it!

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    Air Fryer Cornbread

    Air fryer cornbread.
    Photo credit: Sustainable Cooks.

    This incredible air fryer cornbread recipe comes together in just a few minutes with basic pantry staples. Perfect for fast dinners, breakfast, or snacks, this from-scratch cornbread is a delicious treat the whole family will love.

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    Greek Pasta Salad

    Greek pasta salad.
    Photo credit:

    A bright, light, refreshing and easy Greek Pasta Salad full of fresh vegetables and topped with a tasty dressing- a perfect summer salad. The simplicity of this salad is incredible, and the taste is amazing.

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    Tyrosalata

    Tyrosalata.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    A classic pairing for grilled salmon in my house - salty, cheesy, acidic goodness will make you grab spoonful after spoonful.

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    Watermelon Panzanella

    Watermelon Panzanella.
    Photo credit: Pretty Delicious Life.

    This Watermelon Panzanella salad is the perfect easy, fresh summer salad recipe! It uses just a handful of fresh, easy to access ingredients for an incredibly impressive dish. Highly customizable to any taste or dietary needs by making a few simple swaps detailed in this post.

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    Black Lentil Salad with Feta

    Black Lentil Salad with Feta.
    Photo credit: Evergreen Kitchen.

    This Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad with Feta is bursting with flavor! Easy to make, a great source of protein, and meal prep friendly for dinners or lunches. Features healthy lentils, creamy feta, crisp veggies, and a simple vinaigrette.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has more than 20 years of experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN  and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, Daily Kos, The Grio, The Asian Parent, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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