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Crowd-Pleasing BBQ Side Dishes


  • Author: sadka
  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make BBQ side dishes perfect for large gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 900 g (2 lbs) Yukon Gold potatoes
  • 240 ml (1 cup) mayonnaise
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 100 g (1 cup) chopped celery
  • 50 g (½ cup) diced red onion
  • 80 g (1 cup) diced bell peppers
  • 12 ears of corn
  • Olive oil for brushing
  • 300 g (10 oz) mixed greens
  • 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 250 g (2 cups) halved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cans (400 g each) baked beans
  • 100 g (½ cup) brown sugar
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) BBQ sauce

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Yukon Gold potatoes by boiling them until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain, let cool, and chop.
  2. Mix the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and seasoning with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine the cooled potatoes, dressing, chopped celery, diced red onion, and diced bell peppers in a bowl.
  4. Chill the potato salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your grill to medium heat. Husk the corn and brush with olive oil. Grill for about 10 minutes until charred.
  6. Toss mixed greens, sliced cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes with olive oil and vinegar just before serving.
  7. Combine the baked beans with optional diced bacon, brown sugar, and BBQ sauce in a baking dish and bake covered at 175°C (350°F) for 30 minutes.
  8. Arrange everything on the table, garnishing with fresh herbs and lime wedges before serving.

Notes

Make ahead for best flavor. Store potato salad in the fridge for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: American BBQ

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg