24 Easy Side Dishes for Your Next Grill-Out

After a long, dark, cold winter, I love hosting grill-outs in the summer to make the most of warm evenings that stay light out until 9:00 p.m. And while I love grilling up burgers, steaks, and glazy BBQ chicken, my true fondness is for the side dishes at any summer backyard gathering. I love the colorful array of things that end up on my plate and the mixing and matching of glorious textures and fresh flavors.

This collection of easy side dish recipes is perfect for your next grill-out and features options that can be made well ahead of time or quickly thrown onto the grill alongside your main. Make the most of peak summer produce and try some twists on classic recipes (looking at you, potato salad) for tons of options that will delight your summertime guests.