It’s time to fire up the grill! Once you have your mains sorted, it’s time to move onto the sides because, let’s be honest, no BBQ is complete without a delicious salad. So, to help you decide on the perfect one, we’ve put together our 5 best salad recipes to raise your BBQ game.
1. Watermelon Feta Salad
Looking for a refreshing summer salad to complement your next BBQ cookout? Watermelon + cucumber is the ultimate combo. This recipe by Delish, incorporates these magical ingredients with mint, feta, red onion and red wine vinegar based vinaigrette.
Prep & Cook Time: 10 mins
View the recipe here.
2. Greek Salad
You can never go wrong with a classic Greek salad. A fresh mix of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, Kalamata olives and feta make this a super colourful and delicious mix. Here’s an easy recipe by BBC Good Food.
Prep & Cook Time: 15 mins
View the recipe here.
3. Creamy Ricotta Pasta Salad
This one requires a little bit more prep time, but trust us – it’s worth it. Smoked meats go really well with smooth and creamy pasta salads. This recipe has ricotta and roast veggies and will require approximately 10 mins of prep and 20 mins to cook.
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 20 mins
View the recipe here.
4. Asian Slaw
This Asian slaw recipe brings an oriental twist to the classic Aussie barbie. Jam-packed with our favourite summer ingredients – think fresh herbs & peaches, tossed in a tangy miso dressing – this salad recipe is the perfect side dish for a cookout.
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 30 mins
View the recipe here.
5. Cherry Tomato Couscous Salad
This Israeli couscous salad is one that your friends and family will definitely rave about days after your BBQ. The zesty salad is made from raw & roasted tomatoes, packed with chickpeas and dressed with herbs & feta. If meat isn’t your thing, this salad ought to fill you up for the rest of the day!
Prep Time: 10 mins, Cook Time: 30 mins
View the recipe here.
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