9 Creative Side Dishes for Your Weekend Barbecue

What's a burger without fries? These baked sweet potato fries are low in fat and high in flavor, thanks to Asian seasonings like cilantro, ginger, and sesame.

Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and garlic bring your favorite bagel seasonings to the barbecue. Meat and dairy free? Check out these 6 Delicious Vegan Barbecue Recipes.

Give mushrooms a deep, smoky flavor from the grill and smoked sea salt with this easy, yet beautiful recipe.

Sweet and spicy come together in this super-healthy slaw. Cabbage is packed with anti-cancer compounds, and it gets a flavorful kick from mango, jalapeno, and more.

Thanks to canned beans and store-bought pesto, this salad could not be any easier. Serve it alongside burgers, steak, and chicken, or pack it up for a healthy lunch. (Find more inspiration here: 9 Healthy Recipes That Turn a Can of Beans Into a Meal)

Sweet watermelon gets a savory and spicy twist with this grilled recipe. Shichimi togarashi is a Japanese spice blend that works on anything from soup to popcorn, and you're going to love it on grilled fruit.

Simple grilled artichoke halves get a seemingly fancy upgrade with a homemade rémoulade sauce that's surprisingly easy to make.

Ditch the mayo-based traditional potato salad and whip up a batch of this light and summery version instead. Want more smart-swap recipe ideas? Check out this roundup of Healthy Potato Salad Recipes That Ditch the Mayo.

This dish hits every flavor note—from sour to salty to bitter to sweet—and pairs amazingly well with crusty bread or grilled chicken.