The only barbecue side dishes you’ll need this summer


What’s the secret to a great barbecue? Amazing BBQ sides you can pick and choose from, to complement whatever you’ve got cooking on the grill. From halloumi fries to smoky corn on the cob and coleslaw, these are the best of the best barbecue side dishes – both classic recipes and those with a twist.




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Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.


Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.




Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.




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Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.




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Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article.




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Versatile and high in protein, a tin of chickpeas makes a quick side dish. Once they are drained and rinsed, toss in olive oil and paprika then roast in a hot oven until just crisp. Add to chopped tomatoes, roasted red peppers, black olives or whatever vegetable you fancy, plus plenty of seasoning.




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Gone are the days of soggy beetroot doused in malt vinegar – buy it vacuum-packed for a speedy side dish. Serve it in a big bowl layered with feta, toasted walnuts, arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze, and let everyone help themselves.




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A selection of canned beans – black beans, kidney beans and cannellini beans – makes one of the speediest and cheapest salads. Make a dressing with oil and cider vinegar (three parts oil to one part vinegar), a drizzle of honey and season well. Toss it all together then add some chopped, flat leaf parsley.




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When it’s in season, fresh asparagus is truly spectacular. Chop off the woody ends then grill on the edge of the coals, or on a griddle plate. It only takes a few minutes, then serve with a squeeze of lemon and melted butter.




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We love a dish you can chuck in the oven and forget about. Red onions, red peppers, eggplants, zucchini, beetroot and butternut squash all work well together. Toss in olive oil, seasoning and fresh rosemary, then roast in a hot oven for about 45 mins.




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