Summer Side Dish Recipes

Find recipes for coleslaw, pasta salad, potato salad, vegetables, and more classic summer side dishes to make your BBQ or cookout complete.

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Grilled Squash and Zucchini

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A refreshing summer vegetable medley.
By John Cox

Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

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This is a very simple and yummy side dish. I learned in while living in France from an old Mediterranean lady. This is always a hit!
By Scarlett

Chow Chow I

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A way to use all those fresh summer veggies.
By SLT

Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn

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A delicious and different way serve two favorite summer vegetables, squash and corn!

Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms

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If you have a garden and you planted zucchini, you will have an abundance of squash blossoms. These are just amazing, with that tangy goat cheese filling and that batter: so simple, light, and crisp.

Summer Vegetable Ratatouille

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My favorite way to serve this ratatouille is with crepes. Very delicious. I also add a mixed green salad on the side, and some French bread with butter for a wonderful meal. It makes a large batch, but I found that it freezes really well for future use.

Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

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This is a wonderful, spicy dill pickle with a nice hint of sweetness. Plan to at least double the amount of crushed red pepper if you like it REALLY spicy...YUM!
By FAIRYFAHRENHOLZ

Grilled Cabbage I

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Cabbage steamed in foil with butter and garlic. The perfect sidekick to grilled ribs or chicken!
By SMILEEFACE1999

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

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Salty and savory, the roasting method kills the natural bitterness of asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.
By swedishmilk

Roasted Garlic Cauliflower

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Wonderful roasted cauliflower, my 11 year old son loves this! Add more spices and herbs to suit your taste.
By SHELLERY

Yellow Squash Casserole

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Tender squash, gooey cheese and crunchy crackers make this a memorable side dish or a hearty main course. This is a great dish that can be made with low-fat ingredients and is still just as good!
By ROSECART

Boston Baked Beans

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A wonderful old-fashioned baked bean flavor. This recipe has served by family for 29 years and originally came from my mother-in-law. It tastes great served with fresh cornbread or biscuits and honey. Although you need to allow time for soaking and simmering the beans, this recipe is still quite easy.
By AJRHODES3
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"These baked beans get rave reviews every time I make them. It's so easy to put together!" – Connie Sue
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"Love this recipe—and [it's] so easy. Summer on a stick!" – jeanniebean
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Corn Relish I
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Oven-Roasted Asparagus
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Parmesan cheese adds a salty, savory component to sweet, tender asparagus. Try it next to grilled fish or lamb.

More Summer Side Dish Recipes

Sauteed Garlic Asparagus

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Asparagus is simply sauteed in butter with garlic. A simple but tasty twist to regular old asparagus.
By Ryan Morgan

Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

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I was looking for a unique way to prepare broccoli and decided to give this a try! Florets are roasted after being tossed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, and minced garlic. A squeeze of lemon juice before serving seals the deal.
By NERDYCHEESECAKE

Roasted Okra

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Roasting okra is simple and easy, and as a bonus, the vegetable's texture is much firmer when roasted.
By ncope

'Chinese Buffet' Green Beans

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You'll make a bee line for these Chinese buffet favorites—green beans stir-fried with garlic and tossed with a sweet and savory sauce.
By roweena

Grilled Garlic Artichokes

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No more dipping artichokes in mayo! These artichokes are grilled with a lemon garlic basting and dipping sauce. This is the best way to eat artichokes... healthy too!
By rosiella

Easy Zucchini Fritters

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Easy cheesy zucchini fritters are perfect way to sneak veggies into dinner!
By Amy Gonzalez

Mexican Corn on the Cob (Elote)

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My Mexican friend gave me this recipe for corn on the cob. Street vendors there sell their corn made this way. Cotija cheese can be found in most grocery stores.

Southern Green Beans

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I just love these beans! What could be better than green beans, potatoes, and bacon, all in one dish?!
By Erica Anderson

Crisp Pickled Green Beans

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This grandmother's pickle recipe produces crisp pickles with a wonderful dill flavor and a red pepper flake punch.
By Jani Whitsett

Grilled Corn on the Cob

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Grilled corn on the cob in foil is the easiest way to serve corn all summer long.
By SUETEITSMA

Dandelion Greens with a Kick

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Dandelion greens are one of my favorite bitters! They're not for everyone, but I enjoy their unique flavor. I decided to try them sauteed instead of in a salad and it was a huge hit! Makes good use of those dandelions in the yard or you can usually find dandelion greens at the grocery or Asian market.
By TTV78

Pan Fried Green Beans

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These green beans were the side dish my grandmother served most often because we all love them. They are done but not mushy like canned beans.

Leslie's Salty Grilled Potatoes

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Fluffy, buttery baked potatoes cooked in foil on the grill.

Mushrooms and Spinach Italian Style

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This recipe is a typical recipe of Southern Italy, specifically Apulia. Spinach and mushrooms are sauteed with onion, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and white wine.

Garlic Red Potatoes

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Simple, savory, and very flavorful variation on new red potatoes. Excellent side dish!
By MARDI1030

Zucchini and Potato Bake

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This is a very easy and delicious dish that I like to make as a side dish for my summer barbecues.
By Jana

Ratatouille

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This terrific dish is loaded with succulent Mediterranean vegetables.
By LYNETTE MARIE

Grilled Yellow Squash

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This is a tasty way to use up all the yellow squash you have pouring out of your garden every summer. I also do this same thing with zucchini.
By Sarah Stephan

Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

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Cherry tomatoes take less than 10 minutes to prepare.

Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus

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This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.
By Sue Lau

Skewered Grilled Potatoes

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New potatoes coated in a rosemary and garlic marinade then skewered and grilled.
By kimberlyj

Tomato Zucchini Casserole

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A simple vegetable dish that highlights the summer flavors of fresh tomatoes and zucchini. It goes great with grilled meats or poultry.
By DELTAQUEEN50

Easy Roasted Peppers

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This is a really basic way to roast peppers for use in any recipe. Choose any color peppers you like, or use a variety of colors for a beautiful presentation. After they are roasted you can add an oil and balsamic dressing, or fry in olive oil and garlic to serve with crusty bread.
By FISHLOVE

Acini di Pepe Salad

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Acini di pepe is the Italian word for peppercorns. Any tiny round-shaped pasta works well in this chilled fruit salad. Great in the summer, but my family asks for it every holiday. Every time I bring this to a party I get requests for the recipe.
By CORTAB0408
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