As the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, many Americans will gather with family and friends for a classic Fourth of July cookout. According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, an estimated 70% of mid- to high-end grill owners will cook their holiday meals on charcoal or gas grills. To make your cookout stand out, consider these four festive side dishes: a simple potato salad punctuated with dill pickles, a cheesy Mexican corn salad, a bright and summery cherry tomato salad tossed in a herbaceous chimichurri sauce, and roasted cauliflower with a tangy tahini sauce.

Dill Pickle Potato Salad

This tart potato salad comes together quickly and is safer on a picnic table since it doesn’t contain any mayonnaise. The recipe features baby gold potatoes, fresh dill, and a briny dressing.

Cheesy Mexican Corn Salad

This dish is a twist on traditional corn on the cob and can also double as a dip for tortilla chips. The recipe includes charred sweet corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, and Cotija cheese.

Spicy Chimichurri Tomato Salad

This colorful and herbaceous summer salad features locally grown cherry tomatoes tossed in an uncooked herb sauce called chimichurri. The result is a sweet and tangy salad perfect for a Fourth of July cookout.

Roasted Cauliflower with Tahini Dressing

This recipe is a unique twist on traditional cauliflower dishes and features a tangy and lemony tahini dressing. The cauliflower is roasted to perfection and then tossed in the dressing for a delicious and healthy side dish.

Original reporting: Texarkana Gazette — read the source article.