When the weather is warmer, backyard barbecues take dining outdoors and are always part of a summer social calendar. Salads, like potato salad, macaroni salad, and pasta salad, are always on the menu. With all the parties during the summer, though, the same side dishes can get boring. These backyard barbecue salads are great options to switch up your menu and will complement any grilled meat.
Easy Tortellini Salad
“This is my fresh-tasting, flavorful, tortellini salad that is always a big hit at family gatherings!” – Lillian
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
“Perfect salad for cookouts and summer meals. Put that veggie and herb garden to work!” – Lorene
Rice Salad With A Citrus Vinaigrette
“This is an incredible salad to serve with grilled tilapia on a hot summer or cold winter day. You don’t have to worry about keeping it cool or warm.” – Kelly
Watermelon Caprese Salad
“Watermelon Caprese Salad combines sweet watermelon with tangy balsamic. The mozzarella and salt add a nice contrast, and the basil is fresh.” – Debbie
Mandarin Orange Strawberry Spinach Salad
“This is a true crowd-pleaser!” – Marie
Cold Spaghetti Salad
“You can add black olives, you can add pepperoni, or also change to bowtie pasta… endless possibilities.” – Bea
Pami’s Chunky Chopped Salad
“I’ve lost about 60 lbs eating this. It’s delicious and filling and I look forward to making it. The tomatoes get a bit soft, but the dressing is very flavorful a day later too.” – Pami
Grilled Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Salad
“A pasta salad with grilled chicken, summer ripened tomatoes, onions, and fresh basil, tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette!” – Kevin
Southern Antipasto Salad
“This is the way my mom taught us to cook. Start out with a great recipe and make it better.” – Barbara
Family Favorite Panzanella Salad
“Italian Panzanella Salad or Bread Salad is an awesome way to use up any day-old dinner rolls or bakery hamburger buns you may have. Serve as a side salad or lay sliced, grilled chicken breasts or grilled jumbo shrimp on top for a quick and delicious meal.” – Family Favorites
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
“This Mediterranean pasta salad is my family’s favorite. We can eat this at any time. It can be enjoyable when it’s hot or cold!! It is full of vegetables, beans, and other Mediterranean flavors.” – Grishma
Mama’s Old-Fashioned Potato Salad – Dee Dee’s
“This is the way my mother and my grandmother always made their potato salad. A nice side dish to go with BBQ! Not bad with fried chicken or for holiday meals either. It’s tried and true in our household and the only way our family eats potato salad.” – Diane
Best Macaroni Salad
“This is the best macaroni salad that I’ve tasted. If you like spinach dip recipe, you’re gonna love this!” – Anne
Black Bean and Quinoa Salad With A Kick
“This has become one of my family’s favorites. It is perfect for summer potlucks, and I always get asked for the recipe. Besides being awesome for the way it tastes, it is also awesome because of all the good stuff in it.” – Amy
Colorful Party Pasta Salad
“Feel free to add your family’s favorite vegetables. It brings lots of color to any summer event!” – Megan