Summer Side Dish Recipes | Allrecipes

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Grilled Squash and Zucchini

25

A refreshing summer vegetable medley.

By John Cox

Mediterranean Summer Tomatoes

44

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

9

A way to use all those fresh summer veggies.

By SLT

Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn

95

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

By Mindy

Fried Stuffed Squash Blossoms

19

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.

By Chef John

Summer Vegetable Ratatouille

108

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.

By Rani

Spicy Refrigerator Dill Pickles

229

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

18

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

By SMILEEFACE1999

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

1913

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

2192

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

By SHELLERY

Yellow Squash Casserole

1804

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

1048

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

Inspiration and Ideas

Cola Beans

49

"These baked beans get rave reviews every time I make them. It's so easy to put together!" – Connie Sue

Mexican Corn on the Cob

Mexican Corn on the Cob

267

"Love this recipe—and [it's] so easy. Summer on a stick!" – jeanniebean

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

758

Corn Relish I

9

Best Baked Bean Recipes

Best Baked Bean Recipes

What to Serve With Gazpacho

What to Serve With Gazpacho

Savory Green Beans

Fresh green beans with sweet caramelized shallots and savory Italian pancetta take vegetables to a whole new level.

Ratatouille

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804
Syracuse Salt Potatoes

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149
Spicy Bok Choy in Garlic Sauce

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294
Stuffed Tomatoes

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76
Cajun Corn and Bacon Maque Choux

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49

More Summer Side Dish Recipes

Oven-Roasted Asparagus

1913

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

2192

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

By SHELLERY

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Yellow Squash Casserole

1804

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

1048

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

Best Fried Green Tomatoes

758

You can also fry up red tomatoes with this recipe but make sure they are not over ripe or they will be mushy. Serve these tomatoes outside with a glass of iced tea one summer night and enjoy the sunset with someone you love.

By Diana Swenson-Siegel

Microwave Corn on the Cob

434

This is a no-nonsense recipe for corn on the cob. Perfect for when you run out of stove or grill space. I freeze the corn on the cob in plastic bags, and remove a single ear of frozen corn in the cold winter months to have the sweet taste of summer corn throughout the year!

By Cheri Weiner

Roasted Garlic Lemon Broccoli

966

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

'Chinese Buffet' Green Beans

274

Every time my family and I go to a Chinese buffet we make a bee line for the green beans! This is a simple and tasty re-creation of that much loved side dish, goes well with any Asian meal. Make sure to slice the garlic, don't use a garlic press. Oyster sauce can be found in the Asian section of your grocery store, at an Asian grocery store, and online.

By roweena

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By Mary Claire Lagroue

Easy Zucchini Fritters

164

These fritters are unbelievably easy to make, low in calories, and the perfect way to sneak in some veggies!

By Amy Gonzalez

Roasted Okra

399

As a good Southern gardener, I find myself bringing in okra by the armload nearly every other day. Stewed okra is great, but for a little variety, we like to roast ours from time to time. This is so simple and easy and the okra tends to not be nearly as gummy or slimy when roasted. Chopped tomato makes a great addition when we have some handy.

By ncope

Sauteed Garlic Asparagus

644

A simple but tasty twist to regular old Asparagus.

By Ryan Morgan

Mushrooms and Spinach Italian Style

102

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

By Salvatore

Garlic Rice

69

This is a simple Philippine fried rice bursting with the flavor and aroma of garlic.

By JAYVEECHUN

Broccoli with Garlic Butter and Cashews

1539

A new recipe a neighbor gave us. What a hit with my family. Just the right mixture of garlic and cashews with our favorite side dish, broccoli. And, so very easy to make!! If in a pinch, you could probably use frozen broccoli too, but I haven't tried.

By SALSIEPIE

Garlic Red Potatoes

1021

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

By MARDI1030

Zucchini and Potato Bake

754

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

By Jana

Pan Fried Green Beans

59

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.

By Shearyah Hawkins

Southern Green Beans

289

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

By Erica Anderson

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

304

Russet potatoes are blended with roasted garlic, butter and milk. This recipe is a standard.

By Kathleen Burton

Artichokes in a Garlic and Olive Oil Sauce

74

I used to work in a fabulous Italian restaurant, and the cooks taught me how to make this dish. I have modified it a bit, but it's very similar, and incredibly delicious.

By SLW0784

Easy Roasted Peppers

61

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

Zucchini Corn Fritters

142

Yummy zucchini corn fritters that my family can't get enough of. These fritters are light and fluffy with lots of zucchini and fresh corn. Cheese is optional, but not in my house. Serve hot with ranch dressing.

By Danni Hughes

Sauteed Cherry Tomatoes with Garlic and Basil

78

Cherry tomatoes take less than 10 minutes to prepare.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson