Looking for the best Easy Memorial Day Side Dishes for your BBQ or cookout? These crowd-pleasing summer side dish recipes include pasta salads, potato salads, baked beans, fresh corn dishes, healthy sides, and easy make-ahead recipes perfect for Memorial Day weekend entertaining, backyard BBQs, and summer parties.
Smashed Tater Tot Salad
Recipe by Kale Junkie
⏰️ Ready in ~ 35 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Crispy, creamy, tangy, and a fun salad! Golden tater tots with a bold dill pickle greek yogurt dressing, crunchy cucumbers, green onions, and more! No mayo!
Charred Corn Cabbage Salad
Recipe by Two Peas & Their Pod
⏰️ Ready in ~ 25 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ If you’re bored of the usual cabbage coleslaw, this charred cabbage salad is a unique recipe to add to your party menu!
Extra Cheesy Loaded Cheesesteak Fries
Recipe by Sunday Table
⏰️ Ready in ~ 35 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Inspired by classic Philly cheesesteak! Loaded with tender beef, sautéed onions and peppers, and plenty of melty cheese, plus can be made in a sheet pan!
No-boil Brie Mac & Cheese
Recipe by Half Baked Harvest
⏰️ Ready in ~ 55 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Fail proof recipe, there is no way to mess it up! Dry pasta baked with milk, four cheeses, and a buttery Ritz cracker topping. So simple yet so yummy!
Southwest Au Gratin Potatoes
Recipe by Table for Two Blog
⏰️ Ready in ~ 1 hour 15 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Cheesy, spicy, and bubbly! Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a creamy cheesy sauce with southwestern flavors. Perfect side dish for any occasion!
Healthy Macaroni Salad (Deli Style)
Recipe by Lauren Fit Foodie
⏰️ Ready in ~ 1 hour 25 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Creamy, crunchy, and the perfect balance of tangy-sweet! A bit different than the traditional recipe as it is lower in fat but tastes absolutely delicious!
Deviled Potatoes
Recipe by Cafe Delites
⏰️ Ready in ~ 1 hour 20 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Better than deviled eggs! Made with baby potatoes, a creamy egg filling, and a mix of mayo, Dijon mustard, pickles, and blue cheese, the perfect summer bite!
Baked Fajita Veggies
Recipe by Midwest Foodie
⏰️ Ready in ~ 20 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Perfectly tender and perfectly charred veggies with just 10 minutes of prep work. So simple, so delicious, and so versatile!
Summer Acini Di Pepe Pasta
Recipe by Foxes Love Lemons
⏰️ Ready in ~ 32 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Loaded with fresh summer veggies perfectly dressed with yogurt-Parmesan sauce. This cold summer side dish is perfect for hot days!
Broccoli Slaw
Recipe by Love and Lemons
⏰️ Ready in ~ 30 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Creamy, colorful, and perfect for summer cookouts! Whatever you’re grilling, this slaw will go well with everything!
Nectarine and Fennel Salad
Recipe by Lazy Cat Kitchen
⏰️ Ready in ~ 15 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Summer nectarine, fennel and a miso dressing, perfect salad for hot days! Easy to make, deliciously juicy, and quick to throw together!
Easy Sautéed Zucchini
Recipe by Feasting at Home
⏰️ Ready in ~ 1 hour 10 minutes
Why You Should Try ~ Vegan, gluten-free, and bursting with summer flavors! This sautéed zucchini side dish pairs well with everything and anything!
Best Ever Baked Beans
Recipe by Downshiftology
⏰️ Ready in ~ 58 mins
Why You’ll Love It ~ Smoky, spicy, and sweet, the ultimate crowd-pleaser! They’re the best side dish for BBQs, parties, holidays, and cookouts. They pair perfectly with classic favorites!
Street Corn Chicken Salad
Recipe by Fit Foodie Finds
⏰️ Ready in ~ 35 mins
Why You’ll Love It ~ Loaded with veggies, shredded chicken, and a creamy street corn sauce. It’s fun, full of flavor, and perfect for meal prep!
Tequila Grilled Pineapple
Recipe by Easy Weeknight Recipes
⏰️ Ready in ~ 25 mins
Why You’ll Love It ~ A smoky BBQ side with charred pineapple, layered with tequila, cilantro, and bold Southwestern spices. Smoky, tangy, and slightly spicy bbq side dish!
Creamed Corn
Recipe by Grandbaby Cakes
⏰️ Ready in ~ 25 mins
Why You’ll Love It ~ Sweet corn simmered with rich cream, butter, parmesan cheese, and a blend of sweet and savory ingredients. Creamy, comforting, and bursting with flavor!
Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad
Recipe by The Defined Dish
⏰️ Ready in ~ 35 mins
Why You’ll Love It ~ Packed with fresh green salad, topped off with BBQ chicken, all tossed in a herby ranch dressing. Perfect salad recipe for your next summer cookout!
Japanese Style Grilled Corn
Recipe by So Much Food Blog
⏰️ Ready in ~ 25 minutes
Why It’s Great ~ Slathered with spicy mayo and topped with cotija, furikake, togarashi, and fresh chopped cilantro. A bold Mexican elote with a Japanese-inspired flavor twist!
Balsamic Strawberry Pasta Salad
Recipe by A Saucy Kitchen
⏰️ Ready in ~ 25 mins
Why You’ll Love It ~ This Gluten-free and Vegetarian Pasta Salad is made with only 10 ingredients and within 25 minutes! It is absolutely delicious, hearty, filling, and extremely satisfying!
Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Scallion Butter
Recipe by Butter Be Ready
⏰️ Ready in ~ 40 mins
Why It’s Great ~ Bursting with sharp cheddar goodness, a bit of heat that’s perfectly balanced with sweet and salty notes. Buttery, moist, and irresistibly flavorful!
Farmer’s Market Salad
Recipe by Simply Veganista
⏰️ Ready in ~ 15 mins
Why Everyone Will Love It ~ Made with sweet corn, crisp zucchini, and bell pepper, all tossed in a tangy sun-dried tomato vinaigrette. Perfect for celebrating the start of summer!
Jalapeno Coleslaw
Recipe by No Spoon Necessary
⏰️ Ready in ~ 15 mins
Why You’ll Love It ~ A crisp, flavorful side for summer cookouts. Made with crunchy cabbage, spicy jalapeños, sweet carrots, and a creamy tangy dressing for the perfect balance.
Classic Potato Salad
Recipe by The Modern Proper
⏰️ Ready in ~ 35 mins
Why It’s Great ~ Creamy and a bit tangy potato salad, with ruby-pink radishes for a satisfying crunch—perfect for any summer gathering!
And there you have it— easy Memorial Day side dishes that are sure to satisfy your cravings!
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