Crowd-Pleasing Cookout Side Dishes

“This is a quick and easy summertime recipe I have been making for years, and not only in the summer! It is very light and healthy, especially if you use low-fat yogurt and mayonnaise. My husband and kids love this salad, and it is great for picnics and family get-togethers.” – Mary Ann

“I came across a red potato salad recipe about 8 years ago. Since that time, I messed with it until I found what I think is the most delicious potato salad ever made. My family loves it, and I hope yours will too.” – Teal

“We make this a lot for summer BBQs, but it’s good any time of the year. Makes a fairly large batch.” – Deb

“I promise you if you make this coleslaw, you will like this… It has the just right mix of ingredients.” – Brenda-Lee

“A tasty salad to serve beside a steak.” – Robert

“Smoky grilled asparagus in a tasty tahini sauce with lemon and maple along with fresh diced tomatoes and cucumbers!” – Kevin

“I received the basic recipe from a co-worker and then tweaked it by adding my favorite ingredients. The end result quickly became a family favorite.” – Lisa

“We came up with this recipe after eating pasta slaw at Nordy’s BBQ. Neither my husband nor the kids would really eat Cole Slaw until we tried this recipe. Now, it’s a family favorite that we make regularly. My father will ask for a little of the dressing to put on his hamburger. He says it tastes like a Frisko Freeze hamburger.” – Shelene

“Boiled corn with jalapenos and honey is a summer must! The corn is simmered in a milk and honey bath with jalapenos to add a little bite.” – Debbie

“I love this salad! Not only does it taste yummy… it’s extremely easy. The best of both worlds.” – Belinda

“This is the best macaroni salad that I’ve tasted. If you like Knorr’s spinach dip recipe, you’re gonna love this!” – Anne

“This is a favorite salad I make often. It’s so versatile you can really make it your own easily! Make sure to taste the dressing as you are making it to adjust to your liking!” – Lindsey

“This is one of my families favorite side dishes. My mother-in-law made this for me when I was pregnant with my first child and I couldn’t stop eating it. I almost finished the entire skillet. It was so delicious.” – Dorothy

“This is one of my favorite salads. It is refreshingly different than your typical salad.” – Cyndi

“The first time I saw this was at an office potluck, and I thought ewwww. But let me tell you after I tried it, it quickly became one of my favorites. It’s delicious and easy!” – Angie

“Fresh is the key. Don’t be tempted to use frozen corn in this salad, or dried basil – it’s not the same.” – Kathy

“Very good slaw. We like all the vegetables in it.” – shirley

“This salad is a refreshing side dish or simply on its own.” – Melanie

“My niece always makes a request for my pasta salad and it has become a family favorite. Flavorful and not too heavy.” – Penny

“This is a recipe I have been making for my family for as long as I can remember. Every time we have family gatherings they always request it.” – Pam