Side salads for bbq

Salads have been for centuries one of the best dishes to accompany all types of meals. In the case of barbecues, it is the same. There is no better dish to go with is as these side salads for bbq.

We are going to talk to you about a series of side salads for bbq that you can prepare to accompany the barbecue when you cook the rest of the food.

Healthy bbq side dishes

Just under you will find a list of healthy bbq side dishes that you can prepare to impress your family and friends in your next bbq party.

Cherry tomato and corn salad recipe

The first one is one of the easiest salads to prepare; a cherry tomato and corn salad recipe. A quick and simple side dish, if you don’t have a lot of preparation time when your guests arrive.

cherry tomato and corn salad recipe

Its preparation could not be easier, you only need three ripe tomatoes and a can of corn per plate. The tomatoes are washed, chopped into small pieces and mixed with a can of corn.

Bathed in a little oil, the flavor is greatly enhanced. For some, it is known as the summer salad and other ingredients are added, such as cucumber, green onions or a bit of coriander.

Cucumber tomato and onion salad with apple cider vinegar

Do you want something quick and even the kids can prepare it in your barbecue? Cucumber tomato and onion salad with apple cider vinegar is the solution to your problems!

cucumber tomato and onion salad with apple cider vinegar

For each dish, you need a medium sized cucumber, three medium ripe tomatoes and a large purple onion. After washing each ingredient, they are cut into slices and served on the plate and… ready! Nothing else needs to be done. Less than five minutes to have a salad that will appeal to everyone.

Apple and celery salad recipe

This salad requires a little more preparation than the previous two. However, the effort is well worth it, because it will provide a sweet and sour taste that your dishes will need.

apple and celery salad recipe

The ingredients you need, for each green apple and celery salad recipe are:

  • 2 green apples
  • 100 grams of celery
  • ¾ of a cup of nuts
  • ¼ cup of lemon juice
  • ¼ Dijon mustard cup
  • 5 spoonfuls of honey dessert
  • 2/3 of extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper


Even if it doesn’t seem like it, its elaboration couldn’t be simpler. After washing the apples under running water, they are cut into four pieces, the seeds are removed, the core is removed and they are cut into triangles.

The nuts should be toasted a little in a pan, with just a trickle of olive oil. Then they are crushed well until they are well crushed. Next, the “dressing” must be made. In a small bowl, mix the lemon juice with the Dijon mustard and the honey. Stir well.

For the presentation, place the apples with the nuts on a plate and pour this mixture, sprinkling a little salt and pepper on top, to your liking. And ready to serve!

Red cabbage and carrot salad recipe

If you prepare it well, red cabbage and carrot salad recipe can become a stronger companion for your barbecue. What do you think if we teach you how to prepare it?

red cabbage and carrot salad recipe

The ingredients needed for this cabbage and ccarrot Salad are:

  • 350 gr. of cabbage chopped in fine strips
  • 100 grams of grated carrot
  • 2 large spoonfuls of chopped onion
  • 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • ½ cup of sugar
  • 1 dessert spoon of white vinegar
  • ¼ tablespoon of salt
  • ½ tablespoon of poppy seeds

Let’s go with the preparation of this dish. Remember that before peeling and cutting both the onion, cabbage and carrot, it is recommended that you have previously washed them, to remove any impurities they may have. These three ingredients are mixed in a large bowl.

Now get the dressing, for that, in a bowl mix the vegetable oil, vinegar and sugar. Stir well for a couple of minutes, and then add the salt and poppy seeds. The mixture will be a little creamy after a few minutes stirring.

When adding the mixture over the cabbage and carrot, keep the salad in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving, so that it is fresh.

Roasted mushroom salad with hazelnuts

Nutritious, satiating and everyone likes it. You should think about incorporating this dish when you go to a barbecue and need a good companion, because the preparation could not be easier.

mushroom and green leaf salad

The ingredients you should buy for a roasted mushroom salad with hazelnuts are:

  • 200 gr. of medium sized mushrooms
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 50 grams of rocket leaves
  • 50 grams of lettuce leaves
  • 50 grams of basil leaves
  • 1 cup of hazelnuts
  • 75 gr. of butter
  • 3 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
  • Extra virgin olive oil


To start working, heat the butter in a frying pan or pot, over medium heat so that it melts well. Meanwhile, you can cut the mushrooms into thin slices. Once the butter is melted, add it and cook it for about 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.

After the five minutes, add the hazelnuts, and stir well. Keep the power of the fire at a medium level while everything is done together for about 10 minutes, until you see that everything is tender.

Clean the clove of garlic well, chop it into small pieces and add it to the mixture after 5 minutes of adding the hazelnuts, so that it gives a little taste to the mushroom.

Wash the leaves of the different vegetables well under the plate, and then cut them into smaller pieces that you are going to put on a plate. When the mushrooms are ready, add them to the salad, toss them a little and spread the grated Parmesan cheese.

This dish is best served cold, so keep it in the fridge for at least an hour to reach the perfect temperature.

Cold potato salad recipe easy

If you have a little experience preparing barbecues, you will know that potatoes are one of the best accompaniments for this type of dish. So, why not prepare something different with this food? Like, for example, a cold potato salad recipe easy

cold potato salad recipe easy

What is needed for this dish?

  • 680 bunches of potatoes cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup of green beans
  • 2 cups of broccoli (or cauliflower)
  • ½ cup grated carrot
  • ½ cup salad dressing
  • ¼ of black pepper


Let’s go with the preparation of this dish. After having washed, peeled and cut the potatoes in cube form, and get about 700 grams, cook them in a pan with enough water, until it boils. If you have cut the pieces equally, over a high heat they should be ready in about 7 minutes.

In another pot you will boil the green beans, and in another, the broccoli so that it is tender. If you choose cauliflower instead of broccoli, remember that it takes a little longer to be tender. When you have all the ingredients well cooked, you drain them and add them to a dish.

Then add the grated carrot, the dressing and some pepper. Stir well with a spoon to mix all the ingredients. Cover with a bit of film paper, and put in the fridge to rest until lunchtime. A perfect salad to accompany barbecues!

Salad with yogurt dressing

The last of the salads we recommend to accompany a barbecue is a very simple one to make: a salad with yogurt dressing. Fresh, tasty and nutritious.

salad with yogurt dressing

These are the ingredients needed:

  • 5 black olives
  • 1 medium green apple
  • 200 grams of lettuce
  • 2 spinach leaves (or arugula)
  • ½ lemon
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Vegan plain yogurt


The time has come to prepare this delicious delicacy to have a great salad to put on the table. First of all, clean the spinach leaves, the lettuce leaves and the apple well.

The lettuce and the spinach are carefully shredded and put on a plate. Cut the apple into four slices, so it will be easier to remove the seeds and the core. Then you cut it into cubes and add them to the plate.

Make a small mixture with the juice of the half lemon, the pepper and the salt, to add it to the mixture. The black oils can be added by cutting them in half or in quarters. Finally, pour the vegan yogurt. Stir with a fork or spoon and put it in the fridge to rest for a couple of hours before serving.

Now we know how to prepare a total of seven different salads to accompany a barbecue. If it’s a big meal, you can make them all or just make a couple of them. Either way, your guests will be delighted with what you have done.

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