With barbecue season nearing (fingers crossed) a family-friendly cookout is inevitable. Planning one and catering for a large gathering can be a little stressful so to make it a little easier for you we have rounded up the tastiest side dishes for you to serve this spring.
From fresh salads to tasty couscous dishes, we have a delicious selection of sides for you to choose from. Whether you are hosting a barbecue or attending one make sure it is a hit with our recipes.
Balsamic Salad with Roasted Veg
Rich in leeks, peppers and garlic this recipe is a delicious and healthy barbecue side dish. Incredibly flavourful and nutty, this tasty balsamic salad with roasted veg will be pleasing to the eye and to the stomach.
Pomegranate, Mozzarella, Chilli and Mint
This Mediterranean salad brings summer freshness to any main. Serve alongside chargrilled chicken for a mouthwatering combination. If only we could enjoy the Mediterranean weather as well as the salad.
Broccoli, Quail Eggs and Bacon Salad
It is often difficult to make broccoli fun come meal time but this recipe for broccoli, quail eggs and bacon salad will soon become a family favourite. Serve as a side dish with yummy barbecued burgers.
Sauté Potatoes
Spuds are always welcome at barbecues, so make sure yours go down a treat with this easy recipe for sauté potatoes. Crispy and golden brown with a sprinkling of rosemary herbs these delicious sauté potatoes are easy to make en masse, perfect for feeding hungry little mouths.
Frisée Salad
Proof that dishes do not need to be complicated to be tasty, this delicious traditional salad is a brilliant side dish option.
Simple Potato Salad
With courgettes, lettuce, pancetta and parmesan this fresh light salad is a healthy option that both you and the little ones can enjoy.
Guilt Free Coleslaw
An answer to all our culinary prayers we can now indulge in as much coleslaw as we like this summer without feeling incredibly guilty. With low fat yoghurt and virtually fat free mayonnaise you can treat yourself and the family to coleslaw filled buns with patties.
Sweet Chilli Mushrooms with Halloumi Cheese
The delicious creamy salty taste of the halloumi cheese accompanied with the sweetness of the chilli mushrooms makes this dish incredibly flavourful. An ideal option for vegetarians, enjoy this dish as a main or as a side.
Leek, Feta and Pomegranate Couscous
A balanced and healthy, this recipe for leek, feta and pomegranate couscous is a tasty side. Filled with seasonal vegetables and summer fruits this meal is the perfect way to make sure the entire family gets their 5-a-day.
Spicy Roasted Salad Potatoes with Garlic Aioli
Everyone likes a dish with a dip so we are sure this recipe for spicy roasted salad potatoes with garlic aoili will go down very well at barbecues. Simple and easy to make en masse this meal is the perfect option should you need to whip up a dish.
