The best salads, sides and dips to level up your next barbecue

You have your go-to marinade for chicken and your favourite brand of sausages, but it's the accompaniments that make a barbecue truly great

Rumour has it that the current good weather is due to last all week long, which means that there will be barbecues happening up and down the country over the next few days. In my opinion, it’s the dips, salads and sides that are the low-key stars of any barbecue. They’re there to get snacking on while you wait for the main dishes to be ready . They can also provide such a range of flavours and textures, and provide a nice contrast to the often meat-heavy grilled offerings.A dip might not seem that important at a barbecue, but a good one will have everyone hovering around the bowl.

It might sound tricky to make your own pickled veg, but this takes just five minutes prep. Find the recipeIt’s good to have at least one substantial salad on offer, like a potato or pasta option, and this noodle one from Avoca is packed full of flavour.Simply add all ingredients into a large bowl and toss lightly to combine. Check the seasoning and adjust to your preference.If it were up to me, vegetables would be given 90 per cent of the space on any barbecue grill.

This lettuce salad is the perfect example, where normally mild-mannered baby gem is suddenly the charred, smoky star of the show. This method is also delicious with wedges of cabbage. Find the recipeA leafy salad is one of those things that’s usually at a barbecue somewhere, but is rarely drawing much attention. To elevate it a little, this recipe adds edible flowers to the mix.

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