Side for BBQ ideas

Any suggestions??? I am really at a loss here! If you could provide a recipe that would be great too!

Re: Side for BBQ ideas

i just made a bean salad that was so easy and so delish.

1 can of black beans, rinsed
1 jar of salsa
1 can of no salt corn
1 green pepper chopped

let chill so it all comes together. really tasty

Re: Side for BBQ ideas

Cucumber-Dill Salad

1 seedless cucumber
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small red onion, sliced thin
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill

Wash the cucumber and partially remove the peel in lengthwise strips using a vegetable peeler leaving a little skin between each strip. Thinly slice the cucumber widthwise. Place the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cucumber, onion, and dill, and toss well. Let marinate.


Beet Salad
1 jar sliced beets
3 tbs white vinegar
1/2 red onion, sliced thin
salt & pepper
2 tbs olive oil
combine all ingredients and let marinate


Potato Salad
12 red potatoes,boiled until tender and sliced round
1/2 cup mayo
3 scallions finely chopped
5 hardboiled eggs, chopped
salt & pepper
combine all ingredients and let marinate

Message edited 5/26/2010 8:40:41 PM.

Re: Side for BBQ ideas

My FSIL makes these two alll the time and they are delicious!

Sweet & Spicy Mango Salad

Ingredients
4 medium mangos - peeled, seeded, and cubed
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
1.Place the mango cubes into a serving bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the lime juice and olive oil. Season with red pepper flakes, cilantro, shallots, salt and pepper. Whisk briefly, then pour over the mangos. Stir to coat, then cover and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to blend the flavors before serving.




Stawberry Spinach Salad

Ingredients
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
2 bunches fresh spinach - chopped, washed and dried
1 pint strawberries, halved

Directions
1.Whisk together the sugar, sesame seeds, sesame oil, poppy seeds, dried onion, paprika, oil and vinegar. Refrigerate until chilled.
2.In a salad bowl, combine the spinach and strawberries. Drizzle with dressing, toss lightly and serve.