Side dishes are where the real flavors are at! For your next fall cookout, jazz up your meal routine with these easy and delish sides! With something for everyone, no matter if its dinner for the family or a feast for the gang, these sides are sure to please!
![Bacon-Fried Corn in a black serving bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bacon-fried-corn-finished-6H-1024x768.jpg)
Broccoli Salad with Almonds & Oranges
![Broccoli Salad in a black bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/broccoli-salad-finished-2H-1024x768.jpg)
Great salads never go out of style, and this creamy, tangy, and crunchy salad is always the first to go at cookouts and picnics. It’s delish and easy, and who doesn’t love those little mandarin oranges?
Get the recipe: Broccoli Salad with Almonds & Oranges
Smoked Creamed Corn
![Smoked Creamed Corn in a black skillet.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/smoked-creamed-corn-finished-2H-1024x718.jpg)
Smoked corn and outdoor cookouts go hand in hand, and this easy-peasy corn recipe is even better with a kiss of smoke!
Get the recipe: Smoked Creamed Corn
Potato Salad with Herbs & Green Garlic
![Herbed potato salad on a white platter.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/herbed-potato-salad-with-green-garlic-finished-1-1024x650.jpg)
Say goodbye to boring mayo-based potato salads and say hello to flavor! This herb-packed salad also features the fresh springy flavors of green garlic which gives it a boost in the flavor department! Easy and delish, everyone loves this salad!
Get the recipe: Potato Salad with Herbs & Green Garlic
Shrimp Salad with Dill
![A plate with shrimp salad and cucumbers on it.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Shrimp-Salad-with-Dill-1024x747.jpg)
This super easy protein-packed salad is just about as good as good can get! Tender and sweet salad shrimp are the star of the show, and there’s plenty of dill to give them a flavor boost. It’s creamy and delish and perfect as a side of main dish.
Get the recipe: Shrimp Salad with Dill
Pesto Orzo Salad
![Orzo salad resting on a dark plate.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/pesto-orzo-salad-finished-3H-1024x768.jpg)
Looking for an easy and delicious salad that’s perfect for your next cookout? Look no further than this loaded orzo salad, featuring herby pesto, mozzarella, sundried tomatoes, and more. Best of all, you can make it ahead of time, so you won’t be stuck in the kitchen while your guests are enjoying the party. Just grab and go, and you’re all set!
Get the recipe: Pesto Orzo Salad
Creamed Spinach with Mascarpone
![Creamed Spinach with Mascarpone in a black dish.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/spinach-with-mascarpone-finished-2H-1024x768.jpg)
Loaded with spinach and a creamy, velvety smooth sauce, this not-too-cheesy side dish pairs perfectly with grilled steaks and many kinds of meat. For the perfect steakhouse dining experience, make this side with your entrees!
Get the recipe: Creamed Spinach with Mascarpone
Low-Carb Coleslaw
![Coleslaw in a bowl surrounded by other vegetables.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/coleslaw-resized-1024x678.jpg)
Every party needs coleslaw, and this easy sugar-free version is big on flavor and low in carbs. It’s tangy, crunchy, cold, and delicious – best of all, it’s easy to make!
Get the recipe: Low-Carb Coleslaw
Elote Corn Ribs
![Grilled Elote Corn Ribs on a black platter.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/grilled-elote-corn-ribs-horizontal-1H-1024x768.jpg)
Loaded with flavor and a kiss of smoke, these elote corn ribs are as impressive looking as they are delicious! WIth a kick of spice and ready in a jiffy, there’s every reason to try these tonight!
Get the recipe: Elote Corn Ribs
Spinach, Asparagus, & Fennel Salad
![Asparagus and salad greens in a green and yellow bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/asparagus-spinach-and-fennel-salad-finished-2-1024x683.jpg)
Looking for a light and refreshing salad that’s perfect for spring and early summer dining? This Spinach, Asparagus, and Fennel Salad is just what you need. With its zesty citrus dressing and burst of flavors from the fresh ingredients, it’s the perfect addition to any meal.
Get the recipe: Spinach, Asparagus, & Fennel Salad
Bacon-Fried Corn
![Bacon-Fried Corn in a black serving bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bacon-fried-corn-finished-6H-1024x768.jpg)
Few side dishes are as tasty as Bacon-Fried Corn, and this mighty combo of ingredients is so darn good! Easy to make and ready in under 10 minutes, this is the side dish you never knew you were missing.
Get the recipe: Bacon Fried corn
Cucumber & Feta Salad
![Cucumber and Feta Salad.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cucumber-feta-salad-cwyl-1024x683.jpg)
There’s nothing better than this crisp and fresh salad on a hot day! Loaded with cucumbers and tangy feta, this creamy salad features oodles of flavor without a lot of work. It pairs perfectly with anything off the grill or smoker.
Get the recipe: Cucumber & Feta Salad
Shirazi Salad
![Shirazi Salad in a white serving bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/shirazi-salad-finished-1a-e1679409733216-1024x768.jpg)
This is a terrific salad! Loaded with bright, fresh, crisp veggies and a tangy dressing, it’s a mayo-free salad that everyone will love. There are a few hacks to making it quickly and easily, too, so you’re not chopping all day long.
Get the recipe: Shirazi Salad
Caesar Salad with Bacon Croutons
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Looking to add some excitement to your salad routine? Why not try making Tex-Mex Caesar Salad? This salad is loaded with the bold flavors of garlic and Parmesan, and the spicy kick add a delicious touch that’s sure to please.
Get the recipe: Caesar Salad
Mexican Street Corn Salad
![Mexican Street Corn Salad in a bowl.](https://fooddrinklife.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/mexican-street-corn-salad-resized-1024x683.jpg)
Few salads have as much flavor as this amazing Mexican Street Corn Salad! Fresh corn niblets are paired with cotija cheese, jalapenos, bell peppers, and plenty of spice. It’s at once creamy and spicy and oh-so-crazy good!
Get the recipe: Mexican Street Corn Salad