Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events Potluck Recipes & Ideas 27 Potluck Side Dishes Guaranteed to Please Everyone These crowd-favorite recipes for salads, slaws, tarts, casseroles, and more will earn your dish rave reviews. By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines and Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland Blythe Copeland is a contributing writer with more than a decade of experience as a freelance lifestyle writer. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 22, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Ren Fuller While a potluck party is the ultimate in casual, no-stress entertaining for the host, choosing the perfect dish to bring as a guest can feel like a major decision. But these foolproof recipes for salads, slaws, galettes, fruit plates, and more are surefire hits at any potluck, whether you're contributing to a holiday meal or a summer barbecue. Choose from dishes that are savory or sweet, served hot or cold, and designed to accommodate a variety of dietary preferences. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy the festivities! 15 Potluck Dishes That Will Impress Your Colleagues 01 of 27 Shredded Cabbage Slaw With Ginger Vinaigrette 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 27 Grapefruit and Vinegar-Roasted Beets With Salsa Verde Armando Rafael Brighten up a cold winter day with this seasonal, potluck-friendly side dish. Roasted beets are arranged on a platter with sliced grapefruit and topped with salsa verde—ours is made with fresh parsley, mint, and capers. View Recipe 03 of 27 Dill, Potato, and Egg Salad 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 27 No-Knead Tomato Focaccia 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 27 Hold-the-Cabbage Slaw Petrina Tinslay This is nothing like the creamy coleslaw that you're used to. Thinly sliced celery, julienned fennel, and golden beets are tossed with fresh herbs and a basic vinaigrette. View Recipe 06 of 27 Pasta Salad With Tomatoes, Mozzarella, and Chickpeas 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 07 of 27 Grilled Asparagus and Farro Salad 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 08 of 27 Gazpacho Salad With Croutons 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 27 Test Kitchen's Favorite Potato Salad 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 10 of 27 Mushroom-Bacon Galette 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 11 of 27 Marinated-Artichoke and Green-Bean Pasta Salad 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 27 Baked Beans With Bacon 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 27 Summer Squash Slaw Martyna Szczesna Make the most of seasonal produce with this potluck-friendly recipe. Grated zucchini, carrots, thinly sliced bell pepper, and sweet onions are tossed with a simple vinaigrette, celery seeds, and fresh basil. View Recipe 14 of 27 Green Bean Casserole With Bacon 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 27 Three-Pepper Corn Casserole 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 16 of 27 Black Bean, Cucumber, and Feta Salad 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 17 of 27 Tomato and Wax-Bean Salad with Olive-Oil Croutons Yellow wax and purple beans shine alongside cherry tomatoes in this bright, juicy summer salad. Reserve dressing the vegetables with olive oil and vinegar until serving time to prevent them from losing their crunch and color. View Recipe 18 of 27 Mediterranean Three-Bean Salad 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 19 of 27 Rice Salad With Tomatoes, Cucumbers, and Feta 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 20 of 27 Fruit Platter With Whipped Ricotta 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 21 of 27 Corn, Tomato, and Zucchini Galette Dana Gallagher A trio of summer vegetables share the spotlight in this rustic, savory galette. You form it freestyle on a baking sheet, which creates a rustic appearance that's perfect for a casual summer potluck. View Recipe 22 of 27 Baked Mac and Cheese With Broiled Tomatoes 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 23 of 27 Apple-Membrillo Tart 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 24 of 27 Melon and Cucumber Salad 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 25 of 27 Hot Spinach Dip 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 27 Corn and Avocado Salad With Goddess Dressing Petrina Tinslay Simple salad ingredients, including romaine, corn, avocado, radishes, and bacon, are elevated with a tasty, homemade dressing. View Recipe 27 of 27 Pasta Salad With Chickpeas, Green Beans, and Basil 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 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit