10 Crowd-Pleasing Potluck Recipes for August BBQs

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Summers and barbecues go hand in hand. Honestly, I’m just happy to gather my family and friends in one place any chance I get. This August, make your barbecues more fun by hosting a potluck. Potlucks are always a big hit – particularly because we all get to participate and no one feels the burden of catering to a crowd in this summer heat. So, whether you’re invited to a potluck or hosting one, the race to bring the best dish adds a light competitive edge. To achieve this goal, try these 10 recipes that will guarantee you the top spot in a potluck fiesta.

Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

The best thing about summer is the fresh strawberries. There! I said it. Potlucks in summer just seem incomplete without something strawberry. This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect way for a berrylicious addition to your next potluck. Full Recipe: Strawberry Goat Cheese Salad

Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

If you are the one who is hosting the potluck, turn on that grill, bring out the skewers and the teriyaki-marinated chicken pieces, and start grilling. The sweet-and-savory teriyaki chicken, with its smoky aroma and lightly charred texture, sets the mood for the barbecue and becomes an instant crowd favorite. Full Recipe: Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

Vegetable Fritters

As the end of the season is just around the corner, take all the summer veggies you have available and mix them up to make these delicious vegetable fritters. Pan-fried and bursting with summer goodness, these fritters are no-hassle, quick-to-make snacks that you can make in large quantities in a matter of minutes, perfect for potlucks. Full Recipe: Vegetable Fritters

Balsamic Pasta Salad

I don’t know about you, but balsamic vinegar is my go-to marinade and dressing for summer recipes because of its distinct tangy flavor. Balsamic-coated summer vegetables, grilled to perfection, add a lightly charred texture and smoky undertone to this fulfilling pasta salad – perfect for a summer potluck. Full Recipe: Balsamic Pasta Salad

Tortilla Quiche

Tortilla is the ultimate winner in summer, and now it has increased its expertise from rolls and tacos to – wait for it – quiche. Yes! Even if you ran out of pie crust, you can still make a quiche if you have tortillas at home. Bring this to your next potluck and enjoy the sheer looks of pleasant surprises on your friends’ faces. Full Recipe: Easy Tortilla Quiche

Mini Croque Monsieurs

If you’re aiming for low-effort and fancy, these croque monsieurs check both of these boxes. Flaky pastry, creamy white sauce, and some quality ham, these croque monsieurs get full credit for presentation and taste just as good. Full Recipe: Mini Croque Monsieurs

Mushroom Tart

These cheesy, earthy mushroom tarts, with a flaky crust and buttery texture, become an instant hit at a potluck. It is easy to make, easier to carry, and is devoured within seconds. A definite choice if you want to secure the spot for Hit Of The Potluck. Full Recipe: Mushroom Tart

Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad

With rich Mediterranean flavors and vibrant colors, this salad has the full potential to steal the spotlight at a potluck. The best part? It can easily be meal prepped, it travels well, and so versatile. Either as a side salad or a main course meal, this couscous salad can fill both spots and leave you fully in awe. Full Recipe: Mediterranean Israeli Couscous Salad

Tofu Summer Rolls

Summer rolls that are bursting with flavor and are light as air? The answer is simple – Tofu summer rolls! With a paper-thin rice paper for wrap, crunchy summer vegetables, and tofu that is bursting with soy sauce flavors, these summer rolls are the perfect addition to a summer potluck. Full Recipe: Tofu Summer Rolls

Zucchini Tomato Tart

August is all about making the most of summer produce while they are still fresh and abundant. Prepare this vibrant and flavorful zucchini tart with cherry tomatoes to bring the full force of summer flavor with you to the next potluck. Full Recipe: Zucchini Tomato Tart