Barbecue side dish recipes
Firing up the grill this summer? These barbecue side dish recipes will be a big hit and keep your guests coming back to top up their plates.
Whether you’re grilling sausages, burgers, halloumi skewers or something more unusual, you need some crowdpleasing side dishes to go with the main event. We’re talking creamy potato salads, juicy corn-on-the-cob, bright tomato salads and loads more fresh ideas.
Our barbecue side dish recipes include plenty of plant-based and vegetarian options. Try charred aubergines with a tangy caponata dressing or a satisfying herb and walnut frittata with tomato salad. Fill them up with Jamie Oliver’s tear ‘n’ share garlic bread, put out big serving bowls of pasta salad and – if you’re feeling a bit extra – homemade burger buns. Which recipe will you make first?
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Sweetcorn recipes
Elotes (Mexican-style street corn)
Corn on the cob is the sweet taste of summer. Elotes – Mexican grilled corn – takes things to a different level with a zingy cheesy topping.
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Courgette recipes
Courgette ribbons with pesto alla trapanese
This fresh and crunchy salad is ideal for a speedy lunch or barbecue side. Coat courgette ribbons in pesto for an incredible flavour pairing.
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Frittata recipes
Herb and walnut frittata with tomato salad
Inspired by Persian kuku sabzi, this verdant frittata is packed with herbs. A simple tomato salad is the perfect accompaniment.
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Easy vegan recipes
Smacked cucumber, tempeh and peanut salad
Crunchy peanuts are the ideal partner for equally nutty tempeh in a protein-packed smacked cucumber salad that’s light, fresh and speedy.
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Aubergine recipes
Charred aubergines with caponata dressing
This summer side dish of charred aubergines is brought to life with a vibrant caponata dressing spiked with capers, olives and raisins.
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Summer stew recipes and pot roasts
Greek-style green bean and potato stew
This delicious summer stew is based on the Greek dish fasolakia: green beans and potatoes cooked down with tomatoes and olive oil.
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Easy orzo recipes
Orzo russian salad with tuna
This russian salad uses orzo for a delicious pasta side. It also has a warm Spanish flavour with tuna, eggs, olives and roasted red peppers.
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Dip recipes
Burnt sweetcorn soured cream dip with candied jalapeños
This addictive soured cream dip is excellent with nachos or dolloped on tacos. The charred corn adds an intriguing smoky sweetness.
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Fennel recipes
Roast fennel quinoa salad with basil yogurt dressing
This fennel salad is packed with roasted summer vegetables and finished generously with a vibrant basil and lemon dressing.
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Lentil recipes
Puy lentil and tomato salad with jammy onions and crispy feta
This lentil salad combines the freshest tomatoes, lightly marinated, and red onions prepared two ways. Add crispy feta for creamy crunch.
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Snacks and nibbles
Crudités with dill mayonnaise
This gorgeous green mayo gets its colour from a simple dill-infused oil. Serve it with a crudités platter for an easy summer starter.
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Pepper recipes
Crispy smashed potatoes with green romesco
Romesco is a fabulous Spanish sauce made from grilled peppers and almonds. It's fantastic with these crispy smashed potatoes.
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Lettuce recipes
Cos wedge salad
Flavourful cos lettuces are perfect for making a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing. Make this cult US salad with our easy recipe.
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Tapas recipes
Patatas aliñadas (Spanish potato salad)
Patatas aliñadas is a popular Andalusian tapas dish. Potato slices are marinated in olive oil and sherry vinegar with red onion and peppers.
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Savoury bread recipes
Salt and vinegar jersey royal focaccia
Make pillowy focaccia by adding mashed jersey royals to the dough.. Top with crispy salt and vinegar potatoes for the ultimate picnic bread.
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Radish recipes
Smacked radishes
This radish side dish is a riff on the fiery and refreshing Sichuan dish, smacked cucumbers. Great served with other Chinese dishes.
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