We absolutely love summer cook-out season: hamburgers, salads, hot dogs and all the fixings. Set out some beer, sangria and juice boxes for the kiddos, and everyone is ready to party. So, to assist with your party planning here’s our list of absolutely essential, delicious, Jewish-inspired side dishes for your summer shindigs. From fresh salads for crunch to pickles for zing, the ultimate Jewish potato salad to challah pretzel hamburger buns, these recipes are sure to take your summer BBQ to the next level.
Baba Ganoush
Not only is this smoky, meltingly creamy baba recipe chef-approved, it’s safta approved.
Russian-Style Pickled Watermelon
This savory pickle is a classic in Russia, Ukraine, Georgia and other Soviet countries, and the perfect summertime side.
The Ultimate Jewish Potato Salad
This potato salad is perfectly cooked (not too mushy!) and packed with Jewish flavors.
Everything Deviled Eggs
The perfect party food, leveled-up with everything bagel seasoning.
Vitamin Salad
Aka Claremont salad, whatever you call this classic Jewish deli salad, we can all agree it’s delicious and healthy.
Spicy Israeli Salsa
Spice up your vegetables, and your cookout, with this refreshing salad.
Israeli-Inspired Elotes
An Israeli twist on grilled Mexican corn that’s ready in minutes.
Israeli 7-Layer Salad with Labneh-Poppyseed Dressing
This stunning salad will be the star of any summertime meal.
Quick Russian Pickled Cucumber Salad
This easy marinated cucumber salad is based on my great-great grandmother’s recipe.
Cuban-Style Knish
Just when you thought knishes couldn’t be better, these plantain-filled bad boys enter the chat.
Purple Cabbage and Fennel Sauerkraut
Elevate your fermentation game with this vibrant, tangy recipe to add some balance to your BBQ.
Summer Pasta Salad with Roasted Red Pepper and Tahini Dressing
Our go-to cookout contribution.
Homemade Challah Pretzel Buns
The richness of challah combined with the chewy, golden crust of pretzels creates homemade buns that are perfect for elevating any cookout.
