It wouldn’t be the 4th of July without potato salad. Potato salad is very popular at a 4th of July barbeque because it goes so well with grilled meats. Potato salad tastes good with steak, chicken, hot dogs, and even hamburgers.

#2: Fresh Lemonade

July is always hot and humid in America, that’s why lemonade is so popular at a 4th of July barbeque. Instead of adding ice to your lemonade, add frozen cubes of lemonade. This way, your lemonade will not become watered down.

#3: Pasta Salad

Another great side dish for your 4th of July barbeque is pasta salad. This dish is refreshing and not too heavy, which makes it perfect for a hot summer day. If you’re worried about keeping your pasta salad cold then just skip the mayonnaise and make a dressing using oil and vinegar. Then you won’t have to worry about keeping it cold.

#4: Watermelon

Watermelon is popular at 4th of July barbeques because people enjoy having contests to see who can eat the most watermelon in the shortest amount of time. But, watermelon can also be made into delicious desserts and drinks.

#5: Hot Dogs

What 4th of July barbeque would be complete without hot dogs? Hot dogs, fresh off the BBQ are absolutely delicious. If you want to make your 4th of July barbeque a little more gourmet, try making homemade hot dog buns.

#6: Potato Chips

The perfect side dish for hot dogs and hamburgers is potato chips and not just any will do. The best potato chips for your 4th of July barbeque is greasy and full fat, but hey it’s a holiday. Live a little.

#7: Red, White, and Blue Cake

You will of course need a patriotic dessert for your 4th of July barbeque so why not make a red, white, and blue cake? This dessert is so simple. It’s just cake, berries, and Whipped Cream.

#8: Hamburgers

Well, of course hamburgers must be served at your 4th of July barbeque. If you plan on cooking several other dishes, it may be best to just buy hamburger patties at the store. This way you don’t have to take time to make them yourself and risk them falling apart while cooking.

#9: Baked Beans

Baked beans just scream summertime. This side dish is also a breeze to prepare. Simply open a can of baked beans and heat them up. If you have a side burner on your BBQ you can avoid heating up your entire home by heating them on the BBQ instead.

#10: BBQ Chicken

You must have barbequed chicken for your 4th of July barbeque. Just remember to put the barbeque sauce on when the chicken is almost done. If you put the sauce on too early, the sugars in the sauce will burn.