Burger sides might be more exciting than the burger itself! When I’m serving up a classic summer barbecue, I take the side dishes seriously. Get all my favorite ideas for what to serve with burgers in this collection!
I’ve got some incredibly delicious ideas to round out your meal – with both simple ingredients and options to make ahead, saving you time and money. Choose your flavor! There’s something for everyone here, with 30 hamburger sides for backyard picnics and beyond.
But what about the burger sides? Do you know what to serve with burgers? I’ve got it covered with this delicious round-up of ideas you’re going to crave.
Read on for inspiration that covers the best classic burger sides and more than a few options you might not have considered! Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to navigate this post with ease.
Tips
Wondering how to get your burger temperature just right? Don’t skip this free printable Meat Temperature Chart!
I’ve also got tips about how to set up a Burger Bar, and even our favorite Gourmet Burger recipe.
30 Easy Burger Sides
Here it is – an incredible array of burger sides! Each recipe link will take you to a post with a printable recipe card, making it so easy to plan your menu.
Pasta Salads
The ultimate summertime side dish, pasta salad serves a crowd (often inexpensively!) and offers bold flavor your guests will love.
Veggie Pasta Salad
Side Dishes
Veggie Pasta Salad
This veggie pasta salad recipe is bursting with fresh, vibrant flavors! Overflowing with nutrients thanks to an array of fresh veggies, it’s a vegetarian pasta salad side dish you can feel good about! Read More
20 mins
Macaroni Salad
Pasta
Macaroni Salad
This is an incredible classic Macaroni Salad with creamy mayonnaise based dressing, tossed with your favorite vegetables. Read More
1 hr 25 mins
Potato Sides
No matter which way you make them, potatoes and burgers go hand in hand. Of course, there are the classic french fries, but potato salad is perfect for summer gatherings as you can make it ahead and it’s so easy to transport.
Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Side Dishes
Crispy Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
These incredible crispy parmesan roasted potatoes are crispy + salty on the outside, with a creamy, tender interior. Such a great side dish! Read More
40 mins
Salads
Greek Salad
Salads Dressings & Soups
Classic Greek Salad
This Greek salad is a classic that you’ll find yourself making again and again. It takes just minutes to make, and the combination of crisp vegetables, briny olives, salty feta, and the light vinaigrette is impossible to resist! Read More
10 mins
Veggie Sides
Blistered Tomatoes
Appetizers
Blistered Tomatoes
Making blistered tomatoes adds smoky flavor and intensifies the sweetness of cherry tomatoes, making them extra delicious! Ready in as little as 5 minutes, this is a recipe you’ll find yourself making all summer long. Read More
7 mins
Onion Rings
Onion rings have to be a close second to the iconic burger and fries!
Side Dishes
Easy Homemade Onion Rings Dipped In Beer Batter
Homemade Onion Rings are dipped in beer batter and fried to golden brown perfection. Learn how to make incredibly crispy… Read More
30 mins
