28 Potluck Side Dishes Guaranteed to Please Everyone These crowd-favorite recipes for salads, slaws, tarts, casseroles, and more will earn your dish rave reviews. Close Credit: Ren Fuller Potluck side dishes like salads, slaws, tarts, and casseroles can bring your dish rave reviews with minimal effort. Picking the ideal dish for a potluck party can feel overwhelming, but these foolproof recipes ensure success, whether it's for a holiday meal or a summer barbecue. Choose from a variety of sweet or savory options, suitable for diverse dietary preferences. Relax and enjoy the gathering with these delightful dishes. 16 Potluck Dishes That Will Impress Your Colleagues 01 of 28 Shredded Cabbage Slaw With Ginger Vinaigrette Credit: Marcus Nilsson Warm and spicy ginger adds heat to a vinaigrette that's made with yuzu rice vinegar, fresh lime juice, and sugar. It's tossed over shredded Savoy and red cabbage, plus finely julienned carrots and topped with toasted sesame seeds. View Recipe 02 of 28 Three-Pepper Corn Casserole Credit: Mike Krautter Corn casserole is always a crowd-favorite, especially for Thanksgiving. The creamy, rich side dish is amped up with minced chipotle in adobo, chopped yellow onion and green bell pepper, and shredded pepper jack cheese. View Recipe 03 of 28 Dill, Potato, and Egg Salad Credit: Petrina Tinslay No mayo here! Chopped hard-boiled eggs and cooked, diced potatoes are combined with cornichons, sliced shallots, and a lively Dijon dressing for a simple potluck side dish. View Recipe 04 of 28 No-Knead Tomato Focaccia Credit: Marcus Nilsson Want to wow your crowd with homemade bread at the potluck party? Start with this easy no-knead recipe that shines a bright light on juicy cherry tomatoes. View Recipe 05 of 28 Pasta Salad With Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Chickpeas Credit: Ren Fuller Pasta salads often get a bad rap but this version is flavorful, full of texture, and packed with protein! Hearty chickpeas are tossed with a dream team of tomatoes and cubed mozzarella, plus chopped fennel, capers, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. View Recipe 06 of 28 Grilled Asparagus and Farro Salad Credit: Chris Simpson While grilling is usually associated with the summer season, asparagus is at its peak in the spring. Fire up the coals earlier in the year for this delicious, nutritious potluck side dish. View Recipe 07 of 28 Kale Slaw With Red Cabbage and Carrots Credit: Bryan Gardner This is nothing like the creamy coleslaw that you're used to. Shredded kale and red cabbage, julienned carrot, and a trio of seeds (sunflower, hemp, and pumpkin) with parsley and a vinaigrette. View Recipe 08 of 28 Gazpacho Salad With Croutons Credit: Christopher Testani Inspired by the chilled Spanish soup, this potluck salad recipe features diced onion, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, and sliced Campari tomatoes. Leave the croutons on the side until it's time to serve to prevent them from getting soggy. View Recipe 09 of 28 Mushroom-Bacon Galette Credit: Ellen Silverman Want to bring something totally different—and of course delicious—to a potluck party? Try this savory, rustic galette—the crust is topped with sliced bacon, chopped mixed mushrooms, sliced leeks, and finely grated Parmesan. View Recipe 10 of 28 Test Kitchen's Favorite Potato Salad Credit: Ren Fuller There's no potluck side dish more classic that rich and creamy potato salad. Our version is made with russet potatoes, which are mixed with a combination of mayonnaise and whole-grain mustard, plus chopped celery, sliced cornichons, and chopped scallions. View Recipe 11 of 28 Marinated-Artichoke and Green-Bean Pasta Salad Credit: Ren Fuller This make-ahead pasta salad recipe is perfect for a potluck party. Choose a corkscrew-shaped pasta; the nooks and crannies are the perfect vessel for holding green beans, marinated artichoke hearts, and plenty of grated Parmesan cheese. View Recipe 12 of 28 Baked Beans With Bacon Credit: Bryan Gardner Skip the canned variety and make your own baked beans at home. This sweet and smoky side dish is just the dish to bring to a potluck barbecue party. View Recipe 13 of 28 Marinated and Grilled Zucchini and Summer Squash Make the most of seasonal produce with this potluck-friendly recipe. Grilled zucchini and yellow squash are tossed with a simple marinade of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and oregano. View Recipe 14 of 28 Green Bean Casserole With Bacon Credit: Martyna Szczesna This is nothing like Grandma's green bean casserole. Our modern-day take on this classic side dish recipe is made with cremini mushrooms, diced onions, and bacon, all of which are covered with a cream sauce featuring mustard, cayenne pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. View Recipe 15 of 28 Black Bean, Cucumber, and Feta Salad Credit: Marcus Nilsson Take our pressure-cooker black beans to the next level with this potluck side dish recipe. The beans are tossed with crumbled feta, chopped cilantro, sliced scallions, olive oil, and fresh lime juice—easy and delicious! View Recipe 16 of 28 Tomato, Corn, and Avocado Salad A duo of summer vegetables, plus creamy avocado, share the spotlight in this summery salad. You dress it with lime juice and oil, which create a delicious dressing that's perfect for a casual summer potluck. View Recipe 17 of 28 Baked Mac and Cheese With Broiled Tomatoes Credit: Armando Rafael What kid (or adult!) wouldn't want to dig into this creamy baked macaroni and cheese? It's topped with juicy tomatoes, which add color and texture. Prepare it in advance so all you need to do is reheat it at the potluck. View Recipe 18 of 28 Potato and Green Bean Salad Credit: Brie Goldman Green beans shine alongside baby tomatoes in this bright summer potato salad. Reserve the red onion until serving time to prevent it from overpowering the dish. View Recipe 19 of 28 Melon and Cucumber Salad Credit: GENTL & HYERS For this fresh and vibrant fruit salad, slice watermelon, cantaloupe, canary melon, and Sugar Kiss or Honey Kiss melons, top with thinly-sliced English cucumber, and season with sea salt, pepper, and fresh mint leaves. View Recipe 20 of 28 Mediterranean Three-Bean Salad Credit: Petrina Tinslay A trio of beans—canned white beans and pink beans, and fresh green beans—are a healthy form of protein in this potluck salad recipe. Toss the beans with oil and vinegar, plus diced celery, Spanish piquillo peppers, and chopped curly-leaf parsley. View Recipe 21 of 28 Rice Salad With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Feta Credit: Paola + Murray Give your potluck party a touch of Greek flair with this hearty salad recipe. It features long-grain brown rice, small heirloom tomatoes, quartered cucumbers, crumbled feta cheese, and lots of fresh parsley and mint. View Recipe 22 of 28 Green Salad With Roasted Beets and Pickled Rhubarb Credit: Kate Sears Cash in on springtime with this seasonal, potluck-friendly side dish. Roasted beets are arranged on a platter with lettuce, herbs, and pickled rhubarb. View Recipe 23 of 28 Fruit Platter With Whipped Ricotta Credit: Ryan Liebe How about this for a fruit salad? We've created a stunning and colorful array of fruit such as honeydew melon, pineapple, and kiwi fruit, served with lightly sweetened whipped ricotta on the side. It's an easy, make-ahead potluck side dish that you can curate based on what's in season. View Recipe 24 of 28 Apple-Membrillo Tart Credit: Justin Walker Granny Smith apples and Spanish quince paste—called membrillo—fill a homemade pie dough. Serve alongside bleu cheese, grapes, and almonds for a salty-and-sweet blend of flavors. View Recipe 25 of 28 Hot Spinach Dip Credit: Minh + Wass Hot spinach dip is always a popular side or appetizer at any potluck party. Just watch how quickly your guests inhale this rich, creamy version, made with a few dashes each of hot sauce and Worcestershire sauce for added flavor depth. View Recipe 26 of 28 Corn and Avocado Salad With Goddess Dressing Credit: Petrina Tinslay Simple salad ingredients, including romaine, corn, avocado, radishes, and bacon, are elevated with a tasty, homemade dressing. View Recipe 27 of 28 Pasta Salad With Chickpeas, Green Beans, and Basil Credit: Ren Fuller Make-ahead pasta salad adds fresh green beans, canned chickpeas, red onion, capers, and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano to butterfly-shaped farfalle. This bright, savory side is finished with a creamy lemon dressing. View Recipe 28 of 28 Spinach-Feta Pizza Slab Pie Credit: Linda Pugliese Feeds a crowd, pleases vegetarians, and is great warm, cold, or room temp? This fantastic potluck side checks every box. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events Potluck Recipes & Ideas