# Best Side Dishes to Pair with a Cookout Menu?

**URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-side-dishes-to-pair-with-a-cookout-menu/35538
**Category:** Anova Precision® Cooker
**Created:** [March 28, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-side-dishes-to-pair-with-a-cookout-menu/35538 "2026-03-28T22:36:27Z")
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### Author: ![gytrew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/dec6dc/32.png) [@gytrew](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/gytrew)
#### Post date: [March 28, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/best-side-dishes-to-pair-with-a-cookout-menu/35538/1 "2026-03-28T22:36:27Z")

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Hi everyone! 👋

I’m planning a weekend cookout and want to make sure the menu is balanced and tasty. I’ll have grilled meats like brisket, burgers, and chicken, but I’m looking for **ideas for side dishes** that really complement the main items.

I’d love suggestions for:

- Something green (not a plain salad or green beans)

- Easy-to-make crowd-pleasers

- Dishes that travel well if I’m serving outdoors

If you have any **tried-and-true cookout favorites or unique twists** , I’d love to hear them!