17 delicious side dishes to serve at your next BBQ

Asparagus Spring Salad

The sprouting of asparagus shoots signals the beginning of the year's first harvest. Enjoy this versatile vibrant-green, vitamin-packed veggie in this wonderfully bright salad.

Grilled corn with sriracha aioli

Grilled corn is the ultimate summer side. Brushing the aioli onto the corncobs during grilling allows it to cook. Or, if you prefer, substitute with our Sriracha Mayonnaise.

Roasted sweet potato wedges with warm feta sauce

A drizzling of salty feta, tangy Greek yogurt and bright citrus give loads of flavour to these sweet potato wedges. The almonds lend a satisfying crunch to the tender potatoes and creamy sauce, but feel free to omit them, if you prefer.

Asiago and fennel grissini with prosciutto

Italian breadsticks wrapped in prosciutto and sprinkled with Parmesan cheese is a foolproof pick.

Swiss Chard, Strawberry and Feta salad

A leafy green member of the beet family, Swiss chard is a more tender alternative to kale and a fantastic substitute for everyday lettuce; its sturdy leaves won’t wilt quickly when dressed with vinaigrette, making it a great candidate for any make-ahead salad.

Tsukune-stuffed jalapeno peppers

Tsukune are flavourful grilled chicken meatballs, and they're right at home nestled into piquant peppers. 

Bubbly bacon and butternut dip

Bacon, butternut squash, onion, garlic, Gruyère cheese and bacon come together to form an impossible-to-resist dip for fresh baguette and crudités.

Mediterranean yogurt dip

This Mediterranean-inspired layered dip makes a refreshing and simple appetizer that comes together in minutes. Serve with herbed pita chips for dipping.

Roasted cauliflower with parmesan and capers

Roasting the cauliflower gives it a sweet and slightly nutty flavour. Stir in the Parmesan immediately so that it melts from the heat of the cauliflower.

Grilled Peach Tomato Salad

With peak-of-the-season tomatoes and peaches, snap peas and fresh herbs, this salad tastes like summer in a bowl.

Garden potato salad

Onions, celery, mushrooms and carrots add a shot of colour and flavour to this favourite summer dish.

Eggplant walnut dip with za’atar pita chips

This dip features za'atar, a Middle Eastern spice blend, which can be found in most grocery stores. 

Kale and Fennel Salad With Lemon-Dill Dressing

This refreshing salad can be made with your favourite type of salad greens, if you prefer to substitute the baby kale; mixed baby greens, arugula and torn red or green leaf lettuce are all great options. Don't like dill? The licorice-like flavour of tarragon complements the fennel.

Spanakopita Loaded Sweet Potatoes

Everything we love about a spanakopita, but on top of a delicious sweet potato.

Charred Shishito Peppers

Serve with beer for the perfect izakaya-style appetizer.

Glazed Pork Belly in Lettuce Cups

Pork belly is easier to prepare than you might think. Like bacon, pork belly will splatter as it sears, so use a splatter screen if you have one. Cool the braised pork belly entirely for easier slicing. If you don’t want to use the lettuce cups, serve these tasty morsels over a simple bed of rice. Sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Crispy Salmon-Topped Rösti Squares

This baked one-pan version of rösti is our secret to feeding a crowd without spending the evening in front of a stove. Start with a clean oven to avoid setting off your smoke alarm, as these squares cook at a high temperature.