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With pool-perfect weather and longer days, summer lends itself to barbecuing. Like, a lot of barbecuing. That said, you don't want to spend your precious time in the kitchen, sweating over whatever side dish you have on the stove. To make prepping for a barbecue as easy as possible, we've rounded up quick sides that complement summer barbecue not just in flavor, but in principle. No-fuss ingredients and minimal prep time mean more time for, well, actually enjoying the season.
Nina's Cucumber Salad
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Sour cream, lemon juice, and fresh dill coat this bright cucumber and onion salad. A perfect last-minute side dish.
Grilled Veggie Skewers
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Skewers of fresh pineapple, summer squash, zucchini, mushrooms, onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes are super simple to put together. Just brush with a marinade and grill for 10 to 15 minutes.
Creamy Broccoli Salad
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“I’m sorry that I ever found this recipe. The first time I made it, I took it to a work potluck and now this is all they ever want me to bring! My bowl is almost always the only one that’s empty, and I double the recipe every time,” says reviewer AlwaysLate.
Simple Macaroni and Cheese
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Avocado Watermelon Salad
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Watermelon, baby spinach, and avocado combine with a dressing made of olive and walnut oil, lime juice, and sweet paprika. Refreshing and light, this dish does not disappoint.
Bacon Feta Beans
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Tangy feta and crispy bacon transform fresh or frozen green beans from humble summer veggies to a standout side in under 30 minutes.
Roasted New Red Potatoes
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With just four ingredients (including the potatoes), this recipe has all the markings of a staple side. Add garlic, herbs, or additional seasoning to make it your own.
Great Grilled Garlic Bread
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“Perfect as written, and a great way to use up basil in the garden that is taking over. Five stars all the way,” says Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole.
California Coleslaw
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“This is a delightful recipe — in ALL respects. It’s so simple to make,” says reviewer Carol Hammond. “It makes a beautiful presentation and the flavor is wonderful!”
Simple Baked Beans
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Using canned baked beans means you can cook this classic barbecue side in record time. “Very good! Tastes almost a good as my longer, baked recipe for baked beans, but ready so fast,” says reviewer Cheryl Richards.
Mom's Best Macaroni Salad
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Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn
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“A delicious and different way serve two favorite summer vegetables, squash and corn,” says recipe creator Mindy. Serve this dish hot.
Easy Corn Salad
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“This recipe combines canned items with fresh items, so it’s really quick to prepare and tastes very fresh. Perfect for summer,” says recipe creator experimentalcook. The amounts indicated below are what I use when I make a big batch for barbecues, so I suggest cutting down for a family-size portion.”
Kickin' Collard Greens
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Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan
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What do we love more than Zucchini? Zucchini on the barbecue. What do we love more than that? Zucchini topped with parmesan on the barbecue. And with only a 20 minuted cook time, this dish can be ready in a pinch.
More Ways to Amp Up Your Next Barbeque
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