Summer Side Dish Recipes
Round out your picnic or cookout with a summertime favorite like potato salad, coleslaw, grilled corn and more.
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Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad
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Mexican Grilled Corn
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Broccoli Salad
Trisha packs a ton of flavors and textures into this one salad. Coating the broccoli in a mayonnaise-vinegar mixture allows the diced bacon, onion, raisins and sunflower seeds to adhere, so you get a bit of salt, crunch and sweetness in every bite.
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The Neelys' Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad
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Smokin' Potato Salad
This easy potato salad is one of Guy's favorites. Give the dish a smoky finish by grilling the potatoes for 10 minutes on each side.
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Rachael's Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles
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Garden Pasta With Bocconcini
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Bobby's Creamy Coleslaw
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Giada's Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella
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Giada's Tri-Colore Orzo
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Ina's Zucchini Gratin
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Guy's Black Bean and Corn Salad
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Garlic and Herb Grilled Sweet Potato Fries
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Three-Bean Salad
Crisp, blanched green beans add crunch to offset the tenderness of the kidney beans and cannellinis in this bright summer salad.
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Grilled Potato Salad
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Sweet Corn Pudding
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Grilled Ratatouille
This classic French dish was meant for your grill. Summer vegetables are charred, chopped and dressed with olive oil, fresh herbs and garlic. Serve it as a side with grilled chicken or pork, or slather it on grilled bread.
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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese
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Garden Pasta Salad
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Baked Potato Salad
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Red Cabbage Slaw
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Shaved Summer Vegetable Salad
When beautiful summer produce is available, sometimes the best way to cook it is, well, not to! This raw salad is crunchy, vibrant and fresh. Use a mandoline to give the vegetables the paper-thin treatment.
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Grilled Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette and Shaved Romano and Toasted Pine Nuts
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Indian Street Corn Salad
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Magic Cornbread
Something very special happens in the oven while this twist on a Southern classic bakes. The result is a rich and custardy center. Serve the cornbread with barbecue — or as dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a drizzle of honey.
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Creamy Potato and Prosciutto Salad
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Gingered Coleslaw with Golden Raisins
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Eggplant with Peanut Dressing
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Classic Southern Macaroni and Cheese
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Grilled Peach and Bacon Salad
Grilled peaches and bacon team up for an easy, sweet and savory side dish that you’ll be serving all summer long.
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Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad
Macaroni salad and deviled eggs belong together: Be voted most popular at the next BBQ or potluck with this creamy mash-up.
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Summer Squash Casserole
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Southwestern Pasta Salad
Corn, tomatillos, grilled peppers and red onion join forces over a bed of tender orecchiette in Bobby's 15-minute summer pasta salad. Toss it all together with smoky chipotle dressing for Southwestern flair.
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Asparagus and Tomato Skewers with Honey Mustard-Horseradish Sauce
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Summer Corn Salad
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Mesa Grill Potato Salad
Bobby's fan-favorite potato salad has bold, gutsy flavors like chili powder, lime juice and cilantro.
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Radicchio-Pasta Salad
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Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Feta
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String Bean and Potato Salad
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Grilled Lime Scallions
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BLT Pasta Salad
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The Neelys' Fried Green Tomatoes
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Bacon-and-Egg Potato Salad
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Fresh Corn Salad
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Sausage-and-Basil-Stuffed Tomatoes
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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili-Lime Butter and Cotija Cheese
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Bobby's German Potato Salad
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Homemade Ranch Dressing
Making ranch dressing at home is so much easier than you think. Ree's buttermilk ranch features fresh herbs and cayenne pepper, and it tastes incredible on anything.
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Mesa Grill's Southwestern Potato Salad
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Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad with Almond Vinaigrette
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Lighter Asian Noodle Salad
Ree lightens up a flavorful Asian-inspired dish by using zucchini noodles.
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Macaroni Salad
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Italian Pasta Salad
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Guy's Grilled Romaine With Blue Cheese-Bacon Vinaigrette
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Aaron's Classic Potato Salad
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Pasta Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing
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Cole Slaw
Robert keeps it simple with just a handful of ingredients. Shredded cabbage and carrot are dressed in a classic, sweet-and-tangy, mayo-based dressing. Don’t skip the celery seeds in this recipe. They’re small — but add big flavor!
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Arugula and Strawberry Salad
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Bobby's Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables
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Cauliflower Rice
Sneak in some extra veggies at the table with cauliflower rice, a light and simple side dish that’s super easy to make; just pulse cauliflower florets in the food processor and warm in a skillet. Ayesha’s version calls for scallions and almonds, but you can substitute with whatever mix-ins you have on hand.
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Marcela's Chipotle Baby Potatoes
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Smoky Corn On the Cob
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Roasted-Pepper Pasta Salad
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Summer Squash Casserole
Yellow squash is easily overlooked (cauliflower gets all the attention), but with the addition of cheese and a buttery cracker topping, you can transform it into a summer casserole perfect for a barbecue or potluck.
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Asian Noodle Salad
Get the biggest platter you can find, because Ree's 5-star salad is absolutely packed with delicious vegetables and noodles. And even with chopping all the vegetables, you can have this eye-pleasing dish dressed in a homemade Asian-inspired sauce and on the table in just 30 minutes.
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Crunchy Noodle Salad
Ina coats thin spaghetti in a sweet-pungent dressing made from rice vinegar, soy sauce, honey, ginger and peanut butter. Fresh vegetables add color and crunch — fitting for an outdoor gathering.
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Grilled Sweet Potatoes with Chimichurri
This recipe combines two steakhouse favorites -- potatoes and chimichurri sauce -- into a vegetarian main that even meat lovers will love. Here we highlight delicious sweet potatoes, which we cut into planks, toss with sauce and grill in foil packets to infuse them with flavor and make perfectly tender. Serve the potatoes on a platter with more chimichurri alongside for a welcome change of pace.
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Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
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Grilled Cheesy Loaded Potatoes
When it's too hot to turn your oven on, this dish satisfies your craving for a fully loaded baked potato. It's got all your favorite fixings — but is cooked on the grill!
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Grilled Corn Salad with Lime, Red Chili and Cotija
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Garden Bean Salad
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Cornbread Panzanella
Trisha’s Cornbread Panzanella combines crispy pieces of cornbread with ripe, juicy tomatoes —the perfect summer bite.
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Green Bean Oven Fries
Everyone at your cookout will want to eat their vegetables — these green bean oven fries from Valerie Bertinelli are golden, crispy and coated in fried onions and breadcrumbs.
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BBQ Potato Salad
Wow your crowd with this loaded potato salad. Ree uses pickled onion, bacon and a tangy barbecue sauce for a side dish fit to complement anything you throw on the grill.
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Three-Bean Salad
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Tomato Feta Pasta Salad
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Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese
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Asian Style Slaw
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BBQ Baked Beans
BBQ baked beans are a summer staple. This shortcut version relies on ordinary canned baked beans, which we dress up with fresh peppers, onions, cider vinegar and barbecue sauce. The sweet and tangy side dish is perfect for a summer barbecue, picnic, potluck or weeknight dinner. The beans taste even better the next day, so they can be prepared ahead of time and reheated or served at room temperature.
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Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles
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Melissa's Grilled Potato Salad
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Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Chicken and Roasted Peppers
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Garden Potato Salad
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Grilled Corn Risotto
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Whole Grilled Zucchini with Basil Vinaigrette
Here's a simple, easy way to grill zucchini in the summer. Cook it whole, until it is tender all the way through, then slice, dress and serve. You get the wonderful smoky flavor of the grill without having to baby-sit your vegetables.
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Super-Zesty Potato Salad
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Grilled Vegetable Couscous Salad
Add a hearty touch to your usual grilled veggie salad by subbing in couscous and crumbled feta cheese.
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Cucumber Salad
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Beer Batter Hushpuppies
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Guacamole Salad
Ina turns a favorite dip into a salad — it's like guacamole you can eat with a fork.
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Bobby's Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous
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Greek Salad
Make a restaurant-style salad at home; Rachael Ray loads her version with classic ingredients: kalamata olives, tomatoes, peppers and feta cheese.
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Deconstructed Mexican-Style Corn
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Horseradish Potato Salad
A dash of horseradish adds a spicy kick to Valerie’s five-star potato salad.
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Elotes
Amp your grilled corn up a notch by transforming it into elote (also known as Mexican street corn). Simply slather mayonnaise on each cob and sprinkle on Cotija cheese and chili powder.
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Anne Burrell's Ratatouille
The 5-star reviews for this recipe say it all! Food Network fans rave that this dish is "simple and delicious," the "best ratatouille ever" and "a burst of summer in your mouth." One even writes that it she's "not a fan of eggplant" but loved it in this dish.
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Food Network Kitchen's Creamy Cucumber Salad
Fresh dill and sour cream turn the summer staple into something cool, creamy and refreshing. Try this classic Midwestern salad with black bread and smoked salmon, or as a simple side for chicken or fish.
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Vegan Baked Beans
Shiitake mushrooms are the secret ingredient in these vegan baked beans — even meat lovers won’t miss the bacon! The best part is the beans require no soaking, just a slow cook in the oven until tender, sweet and spicy.
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Baked Potatoes on the Grill
Turns out the best way to make a baked potato might be to not bake it at all. Grilling it yields the same fluffy interior with the bonus of an underlying hint of smoky flavor. Since the potatoes are cooked over direct heat, it’s important to use heavy-duty aluminum foil. (In a pinch, you can use two layers of regular foil.)
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Lemon, Potato and Feta Foil Pack
We channeled the savory and comforting lemon potatoes on the menu of so many Greek restaurants for this grilled foil pack. It's an easy side dish to serve alongside grilled seafood or poultry. Grilling in foil caramelizes the potatoes and onions and keeps cleanup to a minimum.
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