When it comes to grilling and smoking recipes, meaty steaks, BBQ chicken recipes, and fresh grilled salmon recipes often steal the spotlight. But when the temperatures outside soar and it's too hot to turn on the oven, why not make the whole meal on the BBQ? I've got 15 incredible side dishes that will nudge those mains out of the spotlight and steal the show. What's your favorite side dish to cook on the grill?
1
Recipe and photo credit: CopyKat Recipes
Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Aioli
Grilled artichokes with garlic aioli is the perfect dish for spring when the artichokes are fresh and in season.
Get the recipe: Grilled Artichokes
2
Grilled Garlic Bread
Make this toasted garlic bread on your grill or over the campfire. Grilled garlic bread is the perfect side dish for grilled fish, steak, or chicken or to serve alongside an easy pasta.
Get the recipe: Grilled Garlic Bread
3
Recipe and photo credit: Two Healthy Kitchens
Grilled Potatoes in Foil
These extra-easy grilled potatoes eliminate 3 common, additional cooking steps. But you still get wonderfully tender, fluffy potatoes with lots of yummy golden-brown spots! Try them and see!
Get the recipe: Grilled Potatoes in Foil
4
Recipe and photo credit: Two Healthy Ktichens
Grilled Asparagus
This grilled asparagus recipe is easy and so flavorful! Perfectly crisp-tender with a speedy lemon and garlic “marinade” & parmesan cheese!
Get the recipe: Grilled Asparagus
5
Grilled Kohlrabi
These char-kissed slices of kohlrabi paired with creamy dipping sauce will have you happily devouring your daily dose of veggies.
Get the recipe: Grilled Kohlrabi
6
Smoked Sweet Potatoes
This is a fantastic side dish to enjoy at Thanksgiving or year round. It's made on your grill or smoker, where cubed sweet potatoes are tossed with sage, butter, and oil, and smoked until tender.
Get the recipe: Smoked Sweet Potatoes
7
Recipe and photo credit: Healthy Fitness Meals
Honey Balsamic Grilled Zucchini
My honey balsamic grilled zucchini recipe was such a huge hit at my family BBQ gathering. It’s so good and pairs well with everything!
Get the recipe: Honey Balsamic Grilled Zucchini
8
Recipe and photo credit: Foxes Love Lemons
Grilled Peach Salad with Burrata
This peach burrata salad has rustic pesto croutons that you’ll want to gobble up before they even reach the table.
Get the recipe: Peach Burrata Salad
9
Recipe and photo credit: In the Kitch
Grilled Pierogies
These grilled pierogies are made with dumpling wrappers to keep it simple and a cheesy, smooth potato filling.
Get the recipe: Grilled Pierogies
10
Grilled Beets with Goat Cheese
An easy, healthy, side dish of tender grilled beets and creamy goat cheese with a bright and tangy lemon dressing.
Get the recipe: Grilled Beets with Goat Cheese
11
Recipe and photo credit: Piper Cooks
Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Try this Mexico inspired grilled corn, made with lime juice, mayo, cilantro, chipotle chili powder and Queso Blanco (or Cotija). This is a great, easy and delicious vegetable side dish for your next BBQ or backyard dinner party.
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn
12
Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms
This easy appetizer features a rich garlic, cream cheese, and panko filling tucked inside juicy grilled mushrooms. Perfect for any time of the year.
Get the recipe: Grilled Stuffed Mushrooms
13
Scalloped Potatoes on the Grill
These grilled scalloped potatoes are creamy and tender, with slightly smoky caramelized edges. They're an easy side dish with just 5 ingredients.
Get the recipe: Grilled Scalloped Potatoes
14
Recipe and photo credit: Christina's Cucina
Grilled Polenta
Grilled polenta with cheese is indescribably delicious, simple and nutritious. Bring grilled polenta to your menu; it’s addictive!
Get the recipe: Grilled Polenta
15
Recipe and photo credit: The Waddle and Cluck
Grilled Vegetable Skewers with Zesty Balsamic Marinade
These grilled veggie skewers packed with a rainbow of produce will be your new summer obsession. The balsamic herb marinade makes them irresistible.
Get the recipe: Grilled Vegetable Skewers
Leave a Reply