30 BBQ Salads To Pile On Your Plates!
With our collection of easy-to-make BBQ salads recipes, you can add a fresh, tasty and crowd-pleasing touch to your summer BBQ spread.
With summertime just around the corner it's time to start planning those delicious BBQ parties!
When it comes to planning a BBQ party, first up is definitely choosing the food. A good BBQ party menu includes a great selection of mains - burgers, burger toppings, steaks, chicken and BBQ fish.
But don't forget BBQs are not just all about the meat, delicious smoky burgers, marinated steaks, chicken kebabs, lamb kofta and more.
But it's also great to throw together three or four BBQ salads as BBQ side dishes ahead of time to serve alongside.
BBQ salads are a fantastic option as they're easy to make, and give a nice fresh, light contrast against all the grilled food.
Plus, there's so many different BBQ salads options to try out, from pasta salads, to coleslaw, potato salads and delicious healthy Mediterranean salad ideas.
With so many yummy ideas it'll be super easy to cater for your next party.
We like to choose four contrasting salads, a leafy one, like our rocket salad, a pasta salad, like a delicious Italian pasta salad. Then choose a potato salad, like our creamy, dill speckled Swedish potato salad and then either a corn, bean or rice salad, a great option is our delicious easy bean salad.
It's good to add some variety when choosing your BBQ salads so that there's a good mix of tastes, textures and colours.
And to finish up a BBQ party, I tend to just pack the freezer with a selection of ice-creams and ice-lollies. It's the easiest way to do dessert for a crowd. And who doesn't love ice-cream on a hot day?!
Read on and discover lots of fresh, tasty and easy BBQ salads that will be a hit at your next summer party!
BBQ Salads
With our collection of easy-to-make BBQ salads recipes, you can add a fresh, tasty and crowd-pleasing touch to your summer BBQ spread.
Rocket Salad
A super simple rocket salad with Parmesan shavings and a scattering of toasted pine nuts
Ranch Coleslaw Recipe
Fresh homemade coleslaw in a rich and creamy ranch dressing.
Greek Orzo Pasta Salad Recipe
Super tasty Greek pasta salad that's perfect for summer.
Blueberry Peach Feta Salad
Blueberry Peach Feta Salad has the perfect balance of sweet, salty, and fresh flavors! Tossed in a lemon basil vinaigrette, it’s an easy and delicious salad to serve this summer!
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad is a crowd favorite at summer get togethers and bbqs. Sweet corn is mixed together with bell pepper, cilantro, green onion, cotija cheese and a creamy, spiced dressing. Serve this alongside your favorite grilled chicken, steak or hamburgers. It also works great as a dip with chips!
Warm Grilled Vegetable Salad with White Beans and Feta
Elevate your summer dining experience with our warm grilled vegetable salad! Featuring perfectly charred asparagus, corn, and red onion, tossed with a vibrant and flavorful vinaigrette, fresh herbs, white beans, and creamy feta cheese, this dish is the epitome of summertime goodness. Whether you're hosting a BBQ, picnic, or any other summer meal, this salad is sure to impress!
Easy Italian Pasta Salad
Super easy, super delicious Italian pasta salad that's bursting with flavour!
Italian Tortellini Salad
A twist to the traditional pasta salad, this recipe has cheese tortellini and vegetables that compliments the Italian dressing perfectly!
Tropical Mango Coleslaw
Fresh and light, this mango slaw is a tasty and fun BBQ side to go with your skewers and burgers! Very easy to make with crisp vegetables and sweet fruit.
BLT Pasta Salad
BEST BLT pasta salad recipe
Southern Potato Salad
Potato salad is a BBQ must have. This easy and traditional Southern Potato Salad is a recipe that has been handed down through the ages.
Swedish Potato Salad
Delicious Swedish style potato salad - perfect spring and summer side dish
Potato Salad with Radishes and Herbs
Totally delicious herby potato salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
The salad is easy to make, and it’s sure to be a crowd favorite with notes of sweet and savory all in one bite. Plus, it’s healthy and packed with nutritious ingredients.
The Best Hawaiian Macaroni Salad�Recipe
Get ready for your summer BBQ with this traditional Hawaiian Mac Salad! This creamy macaroni salad is a GREAT recipe and the perfect side dish for cookouts.
Crunchy Asian Coleslaw with Edamame Recipe — Registered Dietitian Columbia SC
This recipe for Asian coleslaw is bright, crunchy and refreshing, perfect for paring with barbecue or other grilled meats.
Creamy Shoepeg Corn Salad
Here's a simple and refreshing summer side dish that combines corn, cucumber, tomato, and red onion. The veggies are coated in a zesty dressing made with mayonnaise and vinegar, resulting in a delectable side dish (or even a dip!) that is sure to tantalize your taste buds.
Grilled Crack Corn Salad
This grilled crack corn salad recipe pairs sweet and salty for an unexpectedly delicious summer side dish that pairs well with grilled meat!
Watermelon And Feta Salad
A delicious summery feta salad with watermelon cubes, red onion and mint
Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar
The ultimate side dish for your next BBQ, this Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Cheddar is loaded with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese and smoky bacon, all tossed in simple tangy dressing. With only 6 ingredients, this salad is super easy to throw together!
Lemon Summer Pasta Salad
This summer pasta salad is bright and flavorful. A delicious homemade lemon dressing, fresh dill and in-season summer vegetables make this lemon pasta salad irresistibly delicious!
Peach Salad with Cherries and Goat Cheese
This lovely Peach Salad is like delicious, happy summer sunshine in every single bite - so perfect as part of a BBQ menu! Juicy peaches team up with fresh cherries, crunchy almonds, creamy goat cheese and a Honey Balsamic Dressing for an explosion of gorgeous flavors.
Ramen Noodle Salad Recipe
With toasted ramen noodles, crunchy nuts, two kinds of cabbage, and a sweet and savory dressing, this Ramen Noodle Salad recipe is easy to make, pairs well with anything you can grill up, and is perfect for potlucks!
Halloumi Couscous Salad
You’ll just need a handful of simple ingredients to throw together this plate of sunshine!
Cajun Potato Salad (30 minute recipe!)
Creamy spicy Cajun Potato Salad is the ideal side dish for anything you’re grilling!
Simple Apple Salad Recipe | Healthy Apple Salad
The apple salad has a unique sweet and savory combination with crunchiness from apples that make people go for second and third servings.
Tricolour Salad
A delicious Italian Tricolore Salad with avocado, juicy baby plum tomatoes and creamy mozzarella.
Strawberry Feta Salad
A super simple, pretty strawberry salad recipe
Radish and cucumber salad
Super easy, pretty little salad that's perfect with grilled food.
Chicory Salad
A tasty chicory salad tossed with watercress and drizzled with a fiery honey and ginger dressing.
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
