Need idea for a BBQ side dish

[chave982]

So my brother is throwing a big BBQ this Saturday with LOTS of people. We each have to bring a dish. I don't want to do the typical pasta salad/fruit salad/potato salad routine, so any other ideas? Thanks!

[bowlingshirt]

Bring the keg.

[Jeekinz]

Do you know who else is bringing food?

Baked beans, chili, nachos, chips and dip...

[suziquzie]

no pasta salad at all or you just don't want to bring a run-of-the-mill salad?

[chave982]

Originally Posted by bowlingshirt

Bring the keg.

Hahaha...unfortunately it's BYOB.

[chave982]

Originally Posted by suziquzie

no pasta salad at all or you just don't want to bring a run-of-the-mill salad?

Well there are a few ppl who are already bringing pasta salad. I kinda wanna make something better than your typical picnic fare.

[Uncle Bob]

The main attraction is...Beef, Pork, Chicken, Goat, Game, or maybe just Hamburgers and Hot dogs????? Other?

[suziquzie]

Well it's technically a pasta salad but I really love this one for something different.

Recipes : Spinach Artichoke Pasta Salad : Food Network

My kids hate it so I never get to make it.

[chave982]

Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

The main attraction is...Beef, Pork, Chicken, Goat, Game, or maybe just Hamburgers and Hot dogs????? Other?

It'll be hamburgers/hot dogs, and bbq chicken. My brother will be making that, and the rest of us will be bringing the sides.

[GotGarlic]

How about some marinated grilled veggies? Cut bell peppers into quarters, onions into 1/2-inch thick slices, and zucchini into 1/4-1/2-inch thick planks. Marinate for at least an hour in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, minced thyme or rosemary, salt and pepper, then grill till soft and caramelized.