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Side Dishes Recipes – Are you invited to a potluck or picnic and don’t know what to bring? Fret not! These easy side dishes for picnics or potlucks are quick to whip up, portable, and super delicious. From Cheesy Corn Fritters to Roasted Potato Salad, we guarantee you’ll make a hit at your next gathering. Enjoy!
Side Dish Recipes: 28 Easy Side Dishes For Picnics and Potlucks
1. Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
2. Parmesan Cauliflower Rice Skillet
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
3. Healthy Chicken Pasta Salad with Avocado, Tomato, and Basil
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
4. Healthy Roasted Cauliflower Salad
Cooking time: 20 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
5. Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
Cooking time: 25 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
6. Apple Bacon Coleslaw
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
8. Cheesy Corn Fritters
Cooking time: 8 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
9. Healthy Roasted Chicken Parmesan Kale Salad
Cooking time: 0 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
10. Cucumber Avocado Salsa with Strawberries
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11. Healthy Cabbage Salad with Orange-Lime Dressing
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12. Perfect Marinated Tomatoes with Mozzarella
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13. Marinated Cucumber Salad with Creamy Dill Sauce
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14. Creamy Corn Salad
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15. Healthy Lettuce Shrimp Avocado Salad
Cooking time: 5 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
16. Asian Noodle Salad with the Best Ever Ginger Vinaigrette
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17. Avocado Salad with Tomato, Eggs and Cucumber
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18. Spinach Salad with Mozzarella, Tomato & Pepperoni
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19. Healthy Avocado Chicken Salad
Cooking time: 6 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
20. Cilantro Lime Watermelon Feta Salad
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21. The Easiest Creamy Cucumber Salad
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22. Avocado Corn Salad Recipe with Feta
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23. Spicy Corn Salad
Cooking time: 10 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
24. Chicken Pasta Salad Bowl
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25. Avocado Quinoa Salad
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26. Roasted Potato Salad
Cooking time: 30 minView recipe >> Save to recipe box
27. Pineapple Cucumber Jalapeño Salad
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28. Healthy Cucumber Tomato Salad
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28 Easy Side Dishes For Picnics and Potlucks: Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter
by eatwell101
Yield: 4 servings Prep Time: 10 min Cook time: 25 min
These epic Fried potatoes baby with garlic brown butter are the perfect side dish to practically anything!
Ingredients you need for the Fried Baby Potatoes with Garlic Brown Butter
Directions
1. To make the garlic browned butter baby potatoes: Place halved potatoes in a pot of salted water and bring to the boil for 10 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and allow to steam dry for 10 minutes, while you’re preparing the sauce.
2. While potatoes are drying, in a pan melt in butter over medium heat. As butter begins to foam, keep gently stirring as the butter turns to a light brown color. After a couple of minutes you will start to see tiny dark specks start to form on the surface of the pan, these are just the milk solids. Once the butter turns a deeper brown color, it will release a nutty aroma and the brown butter is ready.
3. Once butter is browned, add minced garlic and fry for a minute then stir the juice of half a lemon, parsley, and salt and pepper. Add cooked baby potatoes and give them a good stir to absorb those delicious flavors.
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What are some great sides to a picnic or potluck?
A hearty salad is one of the best side dishes for a picnic or potluck. Vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, and cucumbers can be tossed together with vinaigrette or other light dressing options. It’s simple to prepare and doesn’t require a lot of advanced cooking. Additionally, it’s a great way to get a good balance of nutrients into your picnic meal.
Pasta salad is another picnic and potluck staple. Cooked macaroni, spiral noodles, or any other small pasta shapes can be mixed with various ingredients like vegetables, cheese, olives, and tuna for a filling side dish. A light vinaigrette dressing keeps the salad light and flavorful.
Finally, no picnic or potluck is complete without potatoes. From a classic potato salad to oven-baked sweet potatoes, potato dishes provide a good amount of starch and can be just as versatile as any other side dish you can make. Add herbs, spices, and other seasonings to give the potatoes a unique flavor and ensure a side dish to please your guests.
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