I am catering for approx 40 people on the weekend for MILs 60th birthday. Just a BBQ, finger foods plus salads and bakes.

I'll be doing all the prep by myself and don't want to spend heaps of $ on ingredients either.

So hit me with your suggestions for easy & quick-to-prepare salads & sides that have some simple ingredients and that can be made in bulk fairly easily, but might still have an extra twist for something interesting. I know there is the standard coleslaw, potato, green salad etc. but would like some other ideas & inspiration.

Thanks in advance.