Best Barbecue Side Dishes

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Here are the best barbecue side dishes for you to try! From summer salads to dips and vegetables, there are plenty of options to enjoy. These sides are perfect for grilled chicken, kebabs and everything in between!

Here are the best barbecue side dishes for you to try! From summer salads to dips and vegetables, there are plenty of options to enjoy. These sides are perfect for grilled chicken, kebabs and everything in between!


 

Best Barbecue Side Dishes

Mediterranean Corn Salad

4.93 from 13 votes

Mediterranean Corn Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean corn salad is easy, delicious ready in 10 minutes!. Drizzled with a zesty dressing, this is the perfect summer salad!
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Mediterranean corn salad in a bowl.

Mutabal (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip)

4.93 from 14 votes

Mutabal Recipe (Middle Eastern Eggplant Dip)

Mutabal is a Middle Eastern eggplant dip with a nice smoky flavor. It's different from baba ganoush and can be served with fresh pita bread as an appetizer or on a mezze platter for a tasty feast!
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Mutabal is a Middle Eastern eggplant dip with a nice smoky flavor. It's different from baba ganoush and can be served with fresh pita bread as an appetizer or on a mezze platter for a tasty feast!

Caprese Pasta Salad

5 from 17 votes

Caprese Pasta Salad

This caprese pasta salad only needs a few ingredients, yet is super tasty. Made with fresh mozzarella cheese and juicy tomatoes, this pasta salad is an ideal side dish.
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Caprese pasta salad in a bowl on a white background.

Creamy Whipped Ricotta

5 from 15 votes

Creamy Whipped Ricotta Recipe

Whipped ricotta is creamy, light and ready in 10 minutes. Topped with herbs, olives and nuts, you can serve it as a dip or spread with some fresh bread.
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Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips

Middle Eastern pickled turnips in a bowl.
5 from 10 votes

Middle Eastern Pickled Turnips Recipe

Pickled turnips are a Middle Eastern staple and are ready in 15 minutes. They're crisp and delicious with a subtle heat and the beautiful color comes from beets. You can add them to sandwiches or salads for flavor.
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Middle Eastern pickled turnips in a bowl.

Tirokafteri

5 from 5 votes

Tirokafteri (Greek Spicy Feta Dip)

Tirokafteri is a classic spicy Greek feta dip that's ready in 5 minutes. Made with creamy feta and roasted red peppers, you can enjoy this dip as part of a mezze platter with some pita bread.
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tirokafteri in a bowl with bread olives and herbs.

Roasted Artichokes

5 from 9 votes

Easy Roasted Artichoke Recipe

Roasted artichoke is easy to prepare and can be a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Each artichoke is cut in half and roasted to perfection with olive oil, garlic and herbs, making them tender and delicious in every bite.
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Roasted artichoke on a plate.

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad

5 from 21 votes

Mediterranean Green Bean Salad Recipe

Here's a green bean salad recipe with a Mediterranean twist that can be ready in 20 minutes. Topped with crispy shallots and feta, this salad is packed with a lot of bright flavors. This salad keeps well, so it's fine to make it ahead of time.
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overhead shot of green bean salad.

Quick Pickled Cabbage Recipe

5 from 12 votes

Quick Pickled Cabbage Recipe

This is the only pickled cabbage recipe you need! You'll only need 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make this crunchy and tangy condiment. Use it in wraps, sandwiches, bowls and so much more.
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overhead shot of the pickled red cabbage in 2 bowls.

Muhammara (roasted red pepper dip)

4.89 from 9 votes

Muhammara Recipe (Syrian Red Pepper Dip)

Muhammara is a tasty roasted red pepper dip from Aleppo, Syria. This classic Muhammara recipe is made with roasted red peppers, walnuts and olive oil.
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Muhammara is a tasty roasted red pepper dip from Aleppo, Syria. This classic Muhammara recipe is made with roasted red peppers, walnuts and olive oil.

Roasted red pepper hummus

5 from 11 votes

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Recipe

Roasted red pepper hummus is easy and has a nice flavor. The sweetness of roasted red peppers combined with tahini, chickpeas and lemon juice makes a tasty hummus that's perfect for a mezze spread.
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bowl of roasted red pepper hummus topped with chickpeas and olive oil and herbs on a board with pita and vegetables.

Loaded hummus

4.92 from 24 votes

Best Loaded Hummus Recipe

This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes! Creamy hummus is topped with delicious toppings and served with pita!
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This loaded hummus recipe with all the fixings is ready in 15 minutes! Creamy hummus is topped with delicious toppings and served with pita!

Green goddess salad

5 from 12 votes

Green Goddess Salad Recipe

This viral TikTok green goddess salad is delicious! Ready in 15 minutes, this salad can be served as a side, dip or sandwich topping.
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This viral TikTok green goddess salad is delicious! Ready in 15 minutes, this salad can be served as a side, dip or sandwich topping.

Turkish ezme

4.92 from 34 votes

Turkish Ezme Recipe

Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.
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Ezme is a classic Turkish sauce, condiment and appetizer that’s usually served on the side of kebabs with some fresh bread. It’s ready in 10 minutes and is so delicious thanks to tomatoes, peppers and herbs.

Eggplant Caponata

4.62 from 92 votes

Eggplant Caponata Recipe

Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that’s full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make. 
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Eggplant caponata is an easy recipe that's full of flavor. This vegetarian eggplant recipe is made with fresh vegetables and is very simple to make.

Roasted Garlic Hummus

roasted garlic hummus topped with chickpeas and olive oil.
5 from 5 votes

Roasted Garlic Hummus

This roasted garlic hummus is a garlic lover's dream! It's creamy, delicious and so easy to make, perfect as a dip or a healthy appetizer. This simple dip can be made with a handful of ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry.
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hummus on a platter with vegetables and pita bread.

Tzatziki (Greek Cucumber Sauce)

4.93 from 38 votes

Tzatziki Recipe (Greek Cucumber Sauce)

This classic tzatziki recipe is made with just a few ingredients and will be ready in only 10 minutes. It's perfect for vegetables, meat, or simply as a dip. Check out our video and step-by-step tutorial.
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This classic tzatziki recipe is made with just a few ingredients and will be ready in only 10 minutes. It's perfect for vegetables, meat, or simply as a dip. Check out our video and step-by-step tutorial.

The Best Baba Ganoush

5 from 4 votes

The Best Baba Ganoush Recipe

Baba ganoush is a classic middle eastern eggplant recipe. Charred eggplant mixed with tahini makes a delicious dip that you can make in 30 minutes!
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Baba ganoush is a classic middle eastern eggplant recipe. Charred eggplant mixed with tahini makes a delicious dip that you can make in 30 minutes!

Toum (Lebanese garlic sauce)

5 from 21 votes

Toum Lebanese Garlic Sauce

Lebanese garlic sauce, also known as toum, is a rich and creamy sauce made with only four ingredients. It's dairy-free, vegan and ready in no time!
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Lebanese garlic sauce, also known as toum is a rich and creamy sauce made with only 4 ingredients. It's dairy-free, vegan and ready in no time!

Beet Salad Recipe With Feta and Zaatar

5 from 13 votes

Beet Salad Recipe With Feta and Zaatar

This beet salad is colorful and so easy to make. The addition of feta and zaatar makes this salad a delicious choice, perfect for any gathering.
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This beet salad is colorful and so easy to make. The addition of feta and zaatar makes this salad a delicious choice, perfect for any gathering.

Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad

smoky eggplant dip Turkish style on a wooden backdrop.
5 from 16 votes

Turkish Smoky Eggplant Salad

This Turkish eggplant salad is uniquely delicious. Charred eggplant and bell peppers are combined with tomatoes, herbs and spices for a delightful convergence of flavors. Like other Mediterranean salads, key ingredients include olive oil, lemon juice and sumac.
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smoky eggplant dip Turkish style on a wooden backdrop.

The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe

4.83 from 29 votes

The Best Mediterranean Salad Recipe

This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs. This fresh salad is flavored with a delicious dressing.
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This Mediterranean salad is loaded with fresh vegetables such as cucumbers, tomatoes and herbs

Ensalada Rusa (Russian Salad)

Ensalada rusa aka Russian salad aka Olivier salad.
5 from 13 votes

Ensalada Rusa (Russian salad – Olivier Salad)

Here's an easy recipe for ensalada rusa – or, as many call it, Russian salad or Olivier salad. This creamy potato salad is full of vegetables and tastes great. Follow along to learn more about this popular salad and its variations.
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overhead shot of Russian salad on a grey background.

Grilled Peach Salad with Feta and Zaatar

5 from 2 votes

Grilled Peach Salad with Zaatar and Feta

Ready in 20 minutes, this grilled peach salad recipe is a versatile option for adding bold flavors to your lunch or dinner table. Juicy peaches are grilled, added to greens, and then topped with feta, zaatar and walnuts to make a delicious salad.
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Grilled peach salad with feta and zaatar.

Mediterranean Couscous Salad

5 from 6 votes

Mediterranean Couscous Salad Recipe

An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes and makes an amazing side dish.
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An easy couscous salad packed with Mediterranean flavors. This couscous salad recipe comes together in only 15 minutes

Mediterranean Potato Salad

4.72 from 42 votes

Mediterranean Potato Salad

Mediterranean potato salad is so easy and simple. It’s made with only a few ingredients and is packed with flavor thanks to a homemade zaatar dressing. 
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Mediterranean potato salad.

Classic Caprese Salad

5 from 20 votes

Italian Caprese Salad Recipe

This caprese salad recipe is an Italian classic made with fresh mozzarella and juicy tomatoes. It takes only 10 minutes to make this salad and fresh and quality ingredients is the key to its great flavor.  
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caprese salad is an Italian classic.

Fattoush Salad Recipe 

4.86 from 28 votes

Fattoush Salad Recipe

This authentic Lebanese fattoush salad is a Middle Eastern classic. Fresh chopped salad is flavored with crispy toasted pita and a bright, zesty dressing.
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Fattoush recipe is a simple Middle Eastern chopped salad recipe that's perfect for any meal. This Lebanese salad is easy to uses seasonal fresh ingredients

Salad Shirazi Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad

4.84 from 65 votes

Shirazi Salad (Persian Cucumber Tomato Salad)

Shirazi salad is a Persian cucumber tomato salad that's easy to prepare and packed with flavors. This classic Persian salad can be served with any main dish. 
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Salad Shirazi is a light and easy Persian salad that is a delicious alternative to the usual side dishes. It's refreshing, healthy and easy.

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

watermelon salad with feta and mint.
5 from 15 votes

Watermelon Salad with Feta and Mint

Bring summer to the table with this watermelon salad! Sweet watermelon pairs well with salty feta and cucumbers, making this feta watermelon salad recipe a delicious summer treat.
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watermelon salad with feta and mint.

Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes

4.96 from 22 votes

Greek Potatoes Recipe

These Greek potatoes are probably going to be the best roasted potatoes you've ever had. Give roasted potatoes a Mediterranean twist by making them Greek style with garlic, herbs and lots of lemon!
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These Greek potatoes are probably going to be the best roasted potatoes you've ever had. Give roasted potatoes a Mediterranean twist by making them Greek style with garlic, herbs and lots of lemon!

Tabouli Salad Recipe (Tabbouleh)

4.93 from 13 votes

Tabouli Salad

Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a beautiful Middle Eastern salad that's very simple to make. Fresh tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs, mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil, are the ingredients of this simple yet delicious salad. This salad is ready in 20 minutes.
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Tabouli, also known as tabbouleh, is a beautiful Middle Eastern salad that's very simple to make. Fresh tomatoes, and finely chopped herbs, mixed with bulgur, lemon juice, and olive oil, are the ingredients of this simple yet delicious salad. This salad is ready in 20 minutes.

Fried Eggplant and Tomatoes

5 from 12 votes

Fried Eggplant Recipe with Tomatoes

Fried eggplant with tomatoes are the easiest side dish. Fresh eggplant and tomatoes fried to perfection and are topped with crispy garlic.
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Fried eggplant with tomatoes are the easiest side dish. Fresh eggplant and tomatoes fried to perfection and are topped with crispy garlic.

Fried Halloumi with Honey

Fried halloumi with honey on a white plate.
5 from 17 votes

Fried Halloumi with Honey

Fried halloumi is tasty, easy and ready in 5 minutes. Once fried, crispy halloumi is paired with spicy honey to make a tasty appetizer in no time.
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Blistered Shishito Peppers

5 from 3 votes

Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe (5 minutes!)

This easy blistered shishito peppers recipe is so easy to make. These little mild peppers are perfect to snack on as an appetizer. Make sure your skillet is hot to have the perfect char on each pepper. 
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This easy blistered shishito peppers recipe is so easy to make. These little mild peppers are perfect to snack on as an appetizer. Make sure your skillet is hot to have the perfect char on each pepper.

Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach

5 from 15 votes

Burrata with Tomatoes and Peach

Creamy burrata with tomatoes and peaches present a delightful combination of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. I drizzle it with balsamic glaze and serve it with crusty toasted bread as a salad or an appetizer. This dish is the perfect addition to any table!
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Creamy burrata with tomatoes and peaches present a delightful combination of flavors, ready in just 10 minutes. I drizzle it with balsamic glaze and serve it with crusty toasted bread as a salad or an appetizer. This dish is the perfect addition to any table!

Ajvar Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Ajvar is a Serbian roasted red pepper sauce.
5 from 12 votes

Ajvar Roasted Red Pepper Relish

Ajvar is a delicious relish made with roasted red bell peppers and eggplants. It's perfect with meat and vegetables or as a spread with some fresh bread.
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Serbian roasted red pepper sauce known as ajvar.

Roasted Radishes

5 from 16 votes

Roasted Radishes Recipe

Roasted radishes are tender, delicious and perfect for a vegetarian side dish. This 30-minute recipe is easy to follow and will turn you into a radish lover!
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overhead shot of roasted radishes on a white plate on a grey backdrop. Easy side dish.

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce

4.94 from 15 votes

Grilled Asparagus with Lemon Tahini Sauce

Grilled asparagus – ready in just 15 minutes – is an ideal side dish for your summer grilling. Crisp on the outside with a smokey flavor, this tasty recipe is an easy way to add healthy veggies to your barbeque spread.
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Grilled asparagus - ready in just 15 minutes - is an ideal side dish for your summer grilling. Crisp on the outside with a smokey flavor, this tasty recipe is an easy way to add healthy veggies to your barbeque spread.

Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe

4.61 from 41 votes

Middle Eastern Eggplant Recipe

This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!
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This is a great Middle Eastern eggplant recipe to always keep on hand. Perfectly roasted eggplant is served with a stunning tahini yogurt sauce and pomegranate arils. It's perfect as a side dish or an impressive appetizer!

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

5 from 15 votes

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetables

Here is an easy Mediterranean grilled vegetables recipe with so much flavor! These grilled vegetables are served with a zesty dressing and make a delicious side dish.
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Here is an easy Mediterranean grilled vegetables recipe with so much flavor! These grilled vegetables are served with a zesty dressing and make a delicious side dish.

Lemon Garlic Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted brussels sprouts.
5 from 5 votes

Roasted Brussel Sprouts Recipe with Garlic and Lemon

This roasted brussel sprouts recipe is easy and ready in 20 minutes. They're crispy and seasoned with lemon and garlic, making a delicious side dish that everyone loves.
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Oven roasted brussel sprouts are easy and ready in 20 minutes. Crispy brussel sprouts roasted in the oven with lemon and garlic make a great side dish.

Turkish Sumac Onion

4.95 from 20 votes

Turkish Sumac Onions Recipe

Turkish sumac onions are ready in 10 minutes and make an ideal companion to a wide variety of dishes. Crispy red onions are marinated with lemon juice, sumac and herbs – all you need to add a lot of bright flavors to any dish!
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Turkish sumac onions are ready in 10 minutes and make an ideal side dish to a wide variety of dishes. Crispy red onions are marinated with lemon juice, sumac and herbs - all you need to add a lot of bright flavors to any dish!

Turkish bulgur pilaf

bulgur pilaf.
4.71 from 110 votes

Turkish Bulgur Pilaf Recipe

Turkish style bulgur pilaf is a classic hearty and healthy side dish dish that is very easy to make. It’s a great alternative to rice and can be served with many dishes. 
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Turkish style bulgur pilaf is a classic hearty and healthy side dish dish that is very easy to make. It's a great alternative to rice and can be served with many dishes.

Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe

5 from 16 votes

Spanakorizo Greek Spinach Rice Recipe

Spanakorizo is a classic Greek spinach rice that's easy and comforting. You only need a few ingredients to make this delicious vegetarian recipe.
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Saffron Rice

Front shot of saffron rice.
4.53 from 17 votes

Saffron Rice

Learn how to make the best fragrant saffron rice recipe in 30 minutes. It's fluffy with golden vibrant color, making it a unique addition to your table. This Persian deliciousness is simple and made with a handful of ingredients.
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Learn how to make the best saffron rice. This is an easy rice recipe with delicious tahdig that you can make at home.

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Best Barbecue Side Dishes

Here are the best barbecue side dishes for you to try! From summer salads to dips and vegetables, there are plenty of options to enjoy. These sides are perfect for grilled chicken, kebabs and everything in between!
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
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  • Make ahead: You can make many of these dishes ahead of time. Instructions are mentioned in each post.
  • Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal

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