When it comes to summer get-togethers, I tend to be the dessert lady. I have a sweet tooth and enjoy trying out different dessert recipes

But sometimes I need to bring more than just a dessert or, when I’m the one hosting, I need to make more. The main dishes are easy to take care of, using the grill. Pasta Salad, potato salad, veggie salads: these all come to mind as side dishes for a BBQ. While the classic versions of these recipes are always crowd-pleasers, I’m always one to want to try a new twist. Here are 15 different summer salads you to serve at your next BBQ. I’ll be working my way through this list this summer!

• Best Old Fashioned Potato Salad Recipe from Must Have Mom
• Bacon Bowtie Pasta Salad Recipe from Thrifty Jinxy
• Orzo Pasta Salad with Bacon & Parmesan Vinaigrette from Outnumbered 3 to 1
• Quick Caprese Salad from Living Sweet Moments
• Three Cheese Tortellini Italian Pasta Salad Recipe from Mom Always Finds Out
• Creamy Bacon Cheddar Ranch Pasta Salad from Quirky Inspired
• Bacon Pea Pasta Salad from The Slow Roasted Italian
• Three Pepper Salad from The Bewitchin Kitchen
• Best Macaroni Salad from A Mom’s Take
• Bacon-Cheddar Potato Salad from Home Cooking Memories
• Tangy & Sweet Grilled Corn Salad Recipe from I’m Not the Nanny
• Italian Pasta Salad from Simply Stacie
• Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad Recipe from Premeditated Leftovers
• The Best Crunchy Pea and Bacon Salad Recipe from Ther Homespun Hydrangea
• Creamy Bacon, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad Recipe from Mom Spark

And because desserts usually are my thing, I thought you might want to see some of my favorite summer dessert recipes: 

• 20+ Ice Cream Cakes and Bars You Can Make at Home
• Homemade Fresh Fruit Ice Cream Recipe
• Strawberry Lemonade 
• Cannoli Dip Recipe
• 15 Tasty and Easy Strawberry Recipes
• Cookie Butter No Bakes