Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes

In a pinch and need a quick dish to serve at your next summer BBQ? I’ve got you covered with this roundup of 12 make-ahead summer side dishes.

Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes

Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes

If you haven’t already guessed, I love to cook. A lot. And I love sharing simple and delicious recipes with you here on the blog. Now that summer BBQs and picnics are in full swing, it’s the perfect time to share a roundup of 12 make-ahead summer side dishes.

Table of Contents

• Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes
• Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes
  • Old Fashioned Potato Salad
  • Cowboy Beans
  • Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
  • Easy Three Bean Salad
  • BLT Pasta Salad
  • Old Fashioned Pea Salad
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• Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes
  • Classic Creamy Coleslaw
  • Classic Fruit Salad
  • Macaroni Salad
  • Cucumber Pasta Salad
  • Broccoli Creamy Broccoli Salad
  • Ramen Noodle Salad
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Old Fashioned Potato Salad

First, on the round-up of make-ahead summer side dishes is this old fashioned potato salad from Jamie at Love Bakes Good Cakes. A guaranteed crowd-pleaser, potato salad is a must-have at any potluck.

Cowboy Beans

Ground beef and bacon make these hearty cowboy beans from Kristin at Yellow Bliss Road one of our family’s favorite summer side dishes. It’s always a top request at our annual 4th of July BBQ.

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

This Italian tortellini pasta salad from Erin at Delightful E Made is perfect for any backyard cookout. With tangy Italian dressing and loads of veggies, it’s simply delish!

Easy Three Bean Salad

This easy three bean salad from friends Kat and Melinda at Home Made Interest is an instant classic. It reminds me of summers spent at the farm as a young child helping my grandma pick fresh green beans from her garden. Yum!

BLT Pasta Salad

The creamy homemade ranch dressing in this BLT pasta salad from Heather at The Toasty Kitchen is sooo good! If you love traditional BLT sandwiches, then you’ll love this recipe too.

Old Fashioned Pea Salad

If you’re looking for the perfect side salad to take to a potluck or backyard barbecue this summer, give this creamy bacon ranch pasta salad a try.

It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Because let’s face it. Everything is better with bacon, am I right?

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Make-Ahead Summer Side Dishes

Classic Creamy Coleslaw

This classic creamy coleslaw from Kate at Bit & Bauble is the perfect pairing for all of your favorite BBQ foods from grilled hamburgers to smoked ribs and more!

Classic Fruit Salad

This classic fruit salad recipe is as simple as it is delicious. Packed full of healthy fruit, and drizzled with a creamy vanilla pudding dressing, it makes for the perfect side dish.

Macaroni Salad

This macaroni salad recipe from Carrian and Cade at Oh, Sweet Basil is another one of my favorite make-ahead summer side dishes. A true summer staple, it’s not a summer BBQ without it.

Cucumber Pasta Salad

With tender Penne pasta, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet dressing, this cool cucumber pasta salad is the perfect refreshing side dish.

Broccoli Creamy Broccoli Salad

I’m not usually a big fan of broccoli but paired with a sweet dressing, raisins, sunflower seeds, and bacon, and this recipe has become one of my summer side dish go-to’s!

Ramen Noodle Salad

A little bit of sweet, a little bit of crunchy, and a whole lot of yum! This ramen noodle salad recipe from friends Kadee and Des at Oh So Delicioso is sure to be a hit at your next backyard BBQ.

Is Your Mouth Watering Yet?

Mine sure is! I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 12 make-ahead summer side dishes. For a complete meal, pair one of these sides with a quick and tasty summer BBQ recipe and quench your thirst with a double berry blended daiquiri. You can also check out more of my favorite recipes [HERE].

Thanks so much for stopping by the blog today!

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