If you're struggling with deciding what to serve with the hamburgers and hotdogs, check out this collection of July 4th Side Dish Recipes.
From macaroni and pasta salad to my Oma Behr's German Cucumber Salad recipe, you'll find the perfect side dish recipe to go with your favorite barbecue food!
Summer is the perfect time for outdoor gatherings and barbeques. Which is why
Check out all the other 4th of July Foods for even more delicious recipes this summer..
Transform your backyard holiday barbecue into unforgettable events with these easy, fresh, and delicious recipes for grilled veggies, salads, and more!
While burgers and hotdogs are always crowd-pleasers, you need to round out the meal with something to help make your celebration even more memorable.
That's where this list comes in handy! You'll find recipes that are sure to compliment most main dish barbecue recipes.
Looking for more tasty side dish recipes? Check out my collection of 4th of July Healthy Food Ideas or my Summer Grilling Recipes.
👩🍳Recipe Notes
Preparing tasty July 4th Side Dish Recipes for a summer barbecue can be a fun but it can also be challenging to come up with new ideas. Here are a few tips to help you prepare something delicious everyone is going to love:
- Keep it simple. You want to make sure you enjoy spending the time with your friends and family so consider preparing something that's easy to make.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients. Take advantage of fresh and seasonal produce and look for ripe tomatoes, sweet corn to use in your side dishes. They not only taste fresh, but can add bright and bold flavors to your barbecue spread.
- Serve at the right temperature. Make sure cold dishes are kept chilled in the fridge until it's time to serve, and hot dishes are kept warm on the grill or in a warming tray until they are ready to be eaten.
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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2013 with new information that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Evelyn Osborn says
I just have to make this awesome salad before all the fresh corn is gone:))) So gorgeous and healthy:))
Pinning!
Hugs
Debra Ann Elliott says
Yummy in my tummy! Thanks for showcasing.
Blondee says
Can you do things like the fiesta corn salad now that you've had your surgery?
These ideas sounds delicious!
Cindy Eikenberg, Little Miss Celebration says
Lois, I love all of the great recipe inspiration - thank you for sharing some tasty ideas! Hope you have a wonderful July 4th holiday!
Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~ says
They all look great, but I LOVE the looks of that salad! Yummy!
Happy 4th, Lois!
Tammy
Joanne DiPalo says
Lois, this is a great round-up of side dishes. Thank you for including my grilled vegetables.
I'm having a hard time deciding which dish to make, maybe I'll choose 3 instead of just one.
Thanks again,
Joanne
Beth says
Everything looks so good and now I am hungry!
Laura Lane says
I'll be making a corn salad similar to yours for our first celebration of Independence and freedom tonight. Thanks for following me at Harvest Lane Cottage.
I'm now following you, too.
Blessings to you from Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,
Laura