The grill is heating up, chicken is marinating in the fridge, and burger patties are formed. Now what to serve alongside all the grilled goodness? We’ve put together 20 side dish recipes that will go great with grilled meat.
The Angry Pig Baked Beans
"These Angry Pig Baked beans is a dish I came up with my husband in mind. He loves meat added to his baked beans and wants everything spicy. Since this was his cheat meal, I made it happen, and boy they were GOOD." - Debbie
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad
"This recipe comes close to a macaroni salad that is served at a Hawaiian restaurant close by." - Melissa
Creamy Bacon and Avocado Corn Salad
"A creamy corn salad with avocado and bacon!" - Kevin
Creamy Cranberry Coleslaw w/Raspberry Vinaigrette
"This is a great twist on coleslaw. The dressing is a perfect balance of sweet and tangy. We loved the noticeable flavor from the raspberry vinaigrette and the different texture the broccoli slaw gave this dish." - The Kitchen Crew
Zucchini, Bacon and Mushroom Saute
"This is a side dish my husband threw together and it goes great with some nice grilled steaks. The aroma and the flavors are so wonderful! Even our picky eater enjoys it. I love the nights he cooks." - Sue
Dill Pickle Potato Salad
"This dill pickle potato salad is a fabulously tasty potato salad that’s perfect for for picnics or any occasion this summer. Make it a day ahead and let the flavours mingle and come out in the fridge overnight!" - Kevin
Crazy Corn
"I am not a fan of mayonnaise, but I could eat this corn ALL summer long! If you really hate mayo, you can sub it out with extra butter." - Ashley
Roasted Garlic Ranch Potatoes
"Roasted Garlic Ranch Potatoes is an economical and easy side dish recipe that goes with any meal. They’re coated with ranch seasoning and parmesan cheese giving them tons of flavor!" - Paula
Strawberry and Bacon Salad
"Strawberry bacon salad is bright in color and flavor. The sweet summer strawberries, salty bacon, zesty red onion, and tart Feta cheese balance each other beautifully. It's a delight from the first bite." - The Kitchen Crew
Cool & Tangy Marinated Cucumbers
"My grandma always used to make these and they're awesome. I could never find the recipe that had just the right amount of each ingredient. Through a lot of years of trial and error, I finally found the formula!" - Amy
Potsticker Pasta Salad
"A summer classic with a twist, Potsticker Pasta Salad is loaded with healthy vegetables and topped with toasted sesame dressing." - Paula
Fried Pickles
"These are a great snack or appetizer and can be used as a side dish. My husband said they are better than fried zucchini." - Carolynne
Roasted Garlic Zucchini and Squash
"A delicious way to use up all the extra zucchini and squash you have during the summer months. Quick to prepare, and a light side to go with those grilled meals." - Tina
Fried Squash and/or Zucchini
"This is our favorite way to cook squash and zucchini." - Sherry
Pasta Salad
"Whenever I make this pasta salad everyone always asks me to make it again. It is always a big hit that's for sure. And you can alter it however you like with your favorite items." - Belinda
Coffee Baked Beans
"One morning we had a little coffee left in our coffee pot and I was planning to make baked beans for dinner. I thought, why waste the coffee? So I just tweaked my baked bean recipe a bit and came up with this combination. I paired it with roasted Brussels sprouts and seared salmon. It was a huge hit with my whole family!" - Suzanne
Zucchini Fritters With Asiago
"This is one of our favorite zucchini recipes. It's a mixture of "fresh from the garden" shredded zucchini, nutty Asiago cheese and Italian herb seasoned Panko bread crumbs, formed into patties and fried to a golden crisp." - Tere
Ranch Pasta Salad
"This is one of my most requested pasta salads at my house. There are few ingredients and kids always like it. If you don't like the tomato, replace it with another veggie such as red bell pepper, green onion, radish, or zucchini. Or leave it out! It's still really good and really simple." - Dawn
My Husband's Favorite Zucchini Recipe
"I asked my husband if there was anything he wanted me to post and he said the zucchini dish I make mostly during the summer because we have fresh. I cook mostly by site and taste so recipes are not always written down, but this is pretty easy." - Jamie