Description
A collection of five budget-friendly, crowd-pleasing summer BBQ side dishes including creamy potato salad, grilled corn, zesty cucumber salad, smoky black bean salad, and classic coleslaw.
Ingredients
- Yukon Gold potatoes
- Mayonnaise
- Yellow mustard (Dijon style)
- Red onion
- Celery
- Fresh dill
- Ear corn
- Butter or olive oil
- Lime juice
- Chili powder
- Cotija cheese (or Parmesan)
- Sea salt
- English cucumbers
- Rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- Sugar
- Sesame oil
- Sesame seeds
- Canned black beans
- Corn kernels
- Bell peppers (red and yellow)
- Olive oil
- Cumin
- Smoked paprika
- Green and purple cabbage
- Carrots
- Buttermilk
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Creamy Potato Salad: Scrub and boil potatoes until tender (15-20 mins). Drain and cool slightly. Toss warm potatoes with mayo, mustard, dill, red onion, and celery. Chill for at least one hour before serving.
- Grilled Corn: Preheat grill to medium-high. Rub corn with butter/oil and grill for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally until charred. Brush with more butter, squeeze lime juice, and sprinkle with chili powder, salt, and cheese.
- Zesty Cucumber Salad: Slice cucumbers and red onion. Whisk vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and salt. Pour over vegetables, toss, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors. Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Smoky Black Bean Salad: Combine rinsed black beans, corn, and diced bell peppers. Whisk olive oil, lime juice, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Pour dressing over beans and toss thoroughly.
- Classic Coleslaw: Shred cabbage and grate carrots. Whisk mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Pour over vegetables, toss to coat, and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Potato salad is best when tossed while warm to absorb dressing. For coleslaw, salt cabbage and drain to prevent sogginess. Black bean salad improves in flavor after sitting in the fridge for a day. Cucumbers release water; drain them lightly before dressing to avoid a soupy result.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup per serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 5
Keywords: BBQ sides, budget recipes, summer sides, potato salad, grilled corn, coleslaw, black bean salad, cucumber salad, cheap meals, meal prep