Summer Side Dish Recipes

Round out your picnic or cookout with summer side dish recipes like pasta salad, potato salad, coleslaw and more.

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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.

Get the Recipe: Three Bean Salad

Skillet Cornbread Pudding with Ham and Pepper Jack

Use fresh sweet corn to liven up this crowd-pleasing side.

Get the Recipe: Skillet Cornbread Pudding with Ham and Pepper Jack

Grilled Lime Scallions

For a simple side, throw some scallions on the grill and simply dress them with lime juice and a little spice.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Lime Scallions

Aaron's Classic Potato Salad

Aaron adds boiled eggs to his potato salad and dresses it with a hot Worcestershire-mayo mixture for a creamy side dish with a kick.

Get the Recipe: Classic Potato Salad

Summer Chopped Salad with Ranch Dressing

Use crispy, fresh farmers' market finds for this classic American salad. Immersing vegetables in boiling salted water and plunging them into ice water (called "blanching" or "refreshing") is the key to keeping this salad crunchy and bright.

Get the Recipe: Summer Chopped Salad with Ranch Dressing

Caprese Salad With Prosciutto and Fried Artichokes

Water-packed artichoke hearts are great for frying or sautéing. They have a more subtle flavor than marinated ones.

Get the Recipe: Caprese Salad With Prosciutto and Fried Artichokes

Corn and Tomato Spoonbread

Spoonbread is a soft pudding-like variation on cornbread.

Get the Recipe: Corn and Tomato Spoonbread

Sausage-and-Basil-Stuffed Tomatoes

Dress up tomatoes with a savory stuffing of sausage, herbs, bread cubes and bell pepper.

Get the Recipe: Sausage-and-Basil-Stuffed Tomatoes

Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad with Almond Vinaigrette

Showcase the two seasonal favorites, tomatoes and corn, by dressing them with an almond vinaigrette and topping with crumbled goat cheese.

Get the Recipe: Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad with Almond Vinaigrette

Shepherd's Salad

This bright salad is fresh and tasty and adds a bright pop of color to any picnic table.

Get the Recipe: Shepherd's Salad

Squash Gratin

Make the most of summer squash bounty by tossing it with shallots, parsley and mint. Add a red jalapeno for a burst of heat.

Get the Recipe: Squash Gratin

Three-Bean Salad

Green beans, wax beans and black beans combine with mustard, red onion and cilantro for a savory salad that’s great on its own or served over rice.

Get the Recipe: Three-Bean Salad

Marcela's Chipotle Baby Potatoes

These potatoes are boiled until just al dente before taking a spin on a hot grill. Once tender on the inside and barely charred on the outside, they are tossed in cilantro and chipotle oil, imbuing them with zesty spice.

Get the Recipe: Chipotle Baby Potatoes

Garden Pasta With Bocconcini

This pasta salad is filled with some of summer's best produce: cherry tomatoes and zucchini.

Get the Recipe: Garden Pasta With Bocconcini

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.

Get the Recipe: Smokin' Potato Salad

Pasta Salad With Steak, Bell Pepper, Green Beans and Bacon

Put a hearty spin on this summer staple by adding steak and bacon to pasta shells. Mayonnaise and sour cream combine for the ultimate creamy dressing with Parmesan cheese.

Get the Recipe: Pasta Salad With Steak, Bell Pepper, Green Beans and Bacon

Pasta Salad With Tuna, Celery, White Beans and Olives

Try a new take on pasta salad by adding tuna, wagon wheels, white beans and a creamy dressing with lemon juice, sour cream and mixed herbs.

Get the Recipe: Pasta Salad With Tuna, Celery, White Beans and Olives

Pasta Salad With Salami, Carrots, Peas and Roasted Red Peppers

Toss savory cubed salami with tortellini, peas, carrots and roasted red peppers for a picnic treat.

Get the Recipe: Pasta Salad With Salami, Carrots, Peas and Roasted Red Peppers

Pasta Salad With Asparagus, Corn and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

You can prep the mix-ins and dressing for this salad a day ahead, then just cook the pasta and toss before serving.

Get the Recipe: Pasta Salad With Asparagus, Corn and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Combine the enhanced flavor of romaine with smidgens of bacon and our irresistible blue cheese dressing, and that old-fashioned wedge of lettuce becomes a slice of heaven.

Get the Recipe: Hearts of Romaine with Blue Cheese and Bacon

Orzo Salad with Shrimp and Feta

Toss orzo pasta with shrimp, lemon zest, feta and olives for a salad ready in just 25 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Orzo Salad With Shrimp and Feta

Summer Corn Salad

This simple salad relies on the great flavors of summer corn and tomatoes.

Get the Recipe: Summer Corn Salad

Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

Ree lightens up a flavorful Asian-inspired dish by using zucchini noodles.

Get the Recipe: Lighter Asian Noodle Salad

Watermelon-Cucumber Salad

Turn diced watermelon into a savory side salad by tossing it with cucumber, scalions, minced jalapeno and feta cheese.

Get the Recipe: Watermelon-Cucumber Salad

Indian Street Corn Salad

One of the most beloved street foods in India is also one of the simplest: corn on the cob, slow-roasted over hot coals, and sprinkled with salt, cayenne and fresh lime juice. It bears a striking resemblance to Mexican elote, which adds some salty, creamy cotija to the mix. 

Get the Recipe: Indian Street Corn Salad

Macaroni Salad

Mustard and mayonaise are the classic combination for this summer side dish that comes together with just 10 minutes' prep time.

Get the Recipe: Macaroni Salad

Summer Squash Casserole

The squash, onions and zucchini for this casserole can be prepped in a steamer basket. If you want to speed up your prep time, place all of the vegetables in a microwave-safe bowl and zap them until tender (about 4 minutes).

Get the Recipe: Summer Squash Casserole

Classic Southern Macaroni and Cheese

All you need for this mac and cheese casserole dish are five ingredients. Combine everything in a dish and bake until golden brown.

Get the Recipe: Classic Southern Macaroni and Cheese

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.

Get the Recipe: Southwestern Pasta Salad

Gingered Coleslaw with Golden Raisins

Geoffrey's take on this classic picnic side is flavored with ginger and garlic, giving it a slight Asian accent.

Get the Recipe: Gingered Coleslaw with Golden Raisins

Roasted-Pepper Pasta Salad

Fresh roasted bell peppers and cute bite-sized balls of mozzarella make this a standout summer salad.

Get the Recipe: Roasted-Pepper Pasta Salad

Alex's Skillet Cornbread With Strawberry Jam

Alex bakes her cornbread in a preheated 9-inch cast-iron skillet. Serve the classic cornbread with sweet, simple strawberry jam.

Get the Recipe: Skillet Cornbread With Strawberry Jam

Baked Plantain Chips

Use a mandoline to easily slice plantains into these addictive 4-ingredient, jerk-seasoned plantain chips. 

Get the Recipe: Jerk Plantain Chips

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.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Peach and Bacon Salad

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.

Get the Recipe: Cauliflower Rice

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. 

Get the Recipe: Asian Noodle Salad

Bobby's Creamy Coleslaw

This is Bobby's basic, classic coleslaw, a sure crowd-pleaser that's on the table in 10 minutes.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Cole Slaw

Bobby's German Potato Salad

German potato salad is dressed with a vinaigrette instead of mayo, and it usually has a little bacon added in. Bobby cooks the dressing for his potato salad in bacon drippings, then he dresses the cooked potatoes while they're hot so they soak in all the flavor.

Get the Recipe: German Potato Salad

Fresh Corn Salad

Ina loves to make this easy fresh corn salad when it's in season. Giving cooked corn an ice bath not only stops the cooking right away but it also keeps the beautiful yellow color for your salad.

Get the Recipe: Fresh Corn Salad

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.

Get the Recipe: Broccoli Salad

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.

Get the Recipe: Crunchy Noodle Salad

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.

Get the Recipe: Magic Cornbread

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.

Get the Recipe: Shaved Vegetable Salad

Rachael's Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Cook Rachael's quick and easy asparagus bundles on the grill for an impressive summer side.

Get the Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Bundles

Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad

Kirby cucumbers are great for this salad since they don't have a lot seeds and have such a thin skin that you can just give them a wash instead of peeling them.

Get the Recipe: Tomato, Onion, and Cucumber Salad

Mexican Grilled Corn

Tyler's Mexican-inspired grilled corn is smothered in a mayo, sour cream and cilantro dressing before being sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.

Get the Recipe: Mexican Grilled Corn

Mesa Grill Potato Salad

Bobby's fan-favorite potato salad has bold, gutsy flavors like chili powder, lime juice and cilantro.

Get the Recipe: Mesa Grill Potato Salad

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.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Ranch Dressing

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!

Get the Recipe: Grilled Cheesy Loaded Potatoes

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.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Ratatouille

Bacon-and-Egg Potato Salad

The classic breakfast pairing shines in Robert's fuss-free side salad from Food Network Magazine, featuring crispy bacon, hard-boiled eggs, red onions and a mayonnaise-mustard dressing.

Get the Recipe: Bacon-and-Egg Potato Salad

Ina's Zucchini Gratin

Follow Ina's lead this zucchini season and bake up a cheesy and crunchy summer casserole.

Get the Recipe: Zucchini Gratin

Giada's Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella

"I love my Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella," says Giada. "It is a great go-to recipe because I always have the ingredients in my pantry. All the colors and flavors of the tomatoes, artichokes, basil and olives make this a tasty and vibrant dish."

Get the Recipe: Artichoke and Tomato Panzanella

Giada's Tri-Colore Orzo

Giada dresses up barbecue with this beautiful and delicious Italian take on pasta salad.

Get the Recipe: Tri-Colore Orzo

Asparagus and Tomato Skewers with Honey Mustard-Horseradish Sauce

For a great veggie side dish, Bobby skewers tomatoes to make them easy to grill and pairs them with asparagus. A mustard sauce pulls it all together.

Get the Recipe: Asparagus and Tomato Skewers with Honey Mustard-Horseradish Sauce

Radicchio-Pasta Salad

Rachael tosses orecchiette pasta with onions and radicchio before tossing the dish with sweet-tangy orange-oregano dressing.

Get the Recipe: Radicchio-Pasta Salad

Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese

Bobby grills corn inside the husk after removing the silks and recovering the corn with the husk. Once the corn is cooked, brush it with garlic butter before topping with cotija cheese and squeeze of lime.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Garlic Butter, Fresh Lime and Cotija Cheese

Grilled Potato Salad

Prepare a vibrant summer salad for your next outdoor party by tossing grilled Yukon Golds with oranges, onions and arugula.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Salad

Mesa Grill's Southwestern Potato Salad

Bobby's creamy potato salad gets a little Southwestern heat from chipotle pepper puree and a little cayenne.

Get the Recipe: Mesa Grill's Southwestern Potato Salad

Sweet Corn Pudding

When scraping the kernels away from the cob to use in their corn pudding, the Neelys reserve the milky runoff to later incorporate as a natural thickener, along with the milk, heavy cream and cheddar cheese. 

Get the Recipe: Sweet Corn Pudding

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.

Get the Recipe: Deviled Egg Macaroni Salad

Garden Pasta Salad

This simple recipe takes just 10 minutes' prep time. Mix carrots, celery, peppers, tomatoes and green onion together before adding cooled pasta then top with store-bought Italian-style salad dressing and Parmesan cheese.

Get the Recipe: Garden Pasta Salad

Garlic and Herb Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

The secret to perfect firm-tender texture is parboiling the sweet potatoes before grilling, Bobby advises.

Get the Recipe: Garlic and Herb Grilled Sweet Potato Fries

Red Cabbage Slaw

Anne's red cabbage and fennel slaw is creamy and tart.

Get the Recipe: Red Cabbage Slaw

Creamy Potato and Prosciutto Salad

Sunny's tri-color potato salad gets a contrasting texture from crispy prosciutto combined with creamy mayo.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Potato and Prosciutto Salad

Guy's Black Bean and Corn Salad

Guy whips up a hearty summer salad with grilled sweet corn, black beans and more veggies.

Get the Recipe: Black Bean and Corn Salad

Grilled Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette and Shaved Romano and Toasted Pine Nuts

Zucchini sliced lengthwise grills up beautifully. Just toss it with some Romano cheese, crunchy pine nuts and a tangy vinaigrette to create a grill-master side dish.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Zucchini Salad with Lemon-Herb Vinaigrette and Shaved Romano and Toasted Pine Nuts

String Bean and Potato Salad

The secret to Anne's potato salad is to add the garlic, salt, olive oil and vinegar to the potatoes while they are still warm, allowing them to absorb the seasoning all the way through. Once finished, let the salad sit for an hour to let the flavors develop further.

Get the Recipe: String Bean and Potato Salad

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!

Get the Recipe: Cole Slaw

Baked Potato Salad

To avoid waterlogged potatoes, Alex recommends baking before using them in the salad. When adding the herbs, try leaving some of the stems attached — it gives great earthy flavor.

Get the Recipe: Baked Potato Salad

BLT Pasta Salad

Transform the classic sandwich into a picnic-perfect pasta salad: Crispy bacon, ripe summer tomatoes and fresh lettuce pop against the creamy pasta spirals.

Get the Recipe: BLT Pasta Salad

Arugula and Strawberry Salad

Alex Guarnaschelli showcases how delicious strawberries can be when used outside of the dessert realm.

Get the Recipe: Arugula and Strawberry Salad

Tomato Feta Pasta Salad

Ina finds a lot of pasta salads boring but this version mixes in ingredients while it's still warm so all of the flavors really get fully absorbed.

Get the Recipe: Tomato Feta Pasta Salad

Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese

Romaine lettuce leaves are an unexpectedly delicious ingredient to grill. Alex cooks them for 3 minutes on each side until slightly warm and tender, then dresses them up with a vinaigrette and crumbled blue cheese.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Romaine Salad with Blue Cheese

The Neelys' Fried Green Tomatoes

The Neelys bread their green tomatoes with panko to make them extra crisp.

Get the Recipe: Fried Green Tomatoes

Asian Style Slaw

This easy coleslaw uses pre-shredded coleslaw mix from the grocery store. A few Asian ingredients give it a unique spin.

Get the Recipe: Asian Style Slaw

Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles

Chinese egg noodles get treated to a creamy peanut sauce that includes a surprising ingredient: strong-brewed green tea. 

Get the Recipe: Cold Peanut-Sesame Noodles

Melissa's Grilled Potato Salad

Cook the potatoes on the grill just long enough to achieve grill marks and a smoky flavor. Then gently toss them with Dijon mustard, parsley and bacon vinaigrette.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Salad With Bacon-Scallion Vinaigrette

Grilled Corn Salad with Lime, Red Chili and Cotija

Bobby grills corn in its own husks to protect it before taking the smoky kernels off the cob and tossing them with Cotija cheese, lime juice, lime zest, ancho chile powder and creme fraiche.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn Salad with Lime, Red Chili and Cotija

Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Chicken and Roasted Peppers

Combine tender bow tie pasta combined with shredded rotisserie chicken, diced tomatoes and bell peppers to make a summery cookout side that can easily feed a crowd. A Dijon vinaigrette adds a tangy kick.

Get the Recipe: Bow Tie Pasta Salad with Chicken and Roasted Peppers

Eggplant with Peanut Dressing

A simple peanut butter-based sauce adds a salty-sweet twist to grilled eggplant.

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Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili-Lime Butter and Cotija Cheese

This grilled corn — topped with cotija cheese, lime and chili powder in a classic Mexican style — takes just 10 minutes to prepare.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Chili-Lime Butter and Cotija Cheese

Garden Potato Salad

This lightened-up version of classic potato salad is dressed with a light mayo-yogurt mixture, and is brimming with fresh cilantro and parsley. Carrots and cucumber add crunch to the mix.

Get the Recipe: Garden Potato Salad

Italian Pasta Salad

Smoked mozzarella and spicy pepperoni add multiple levels of flavor to this pasta salad.

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Asparagus Pasta Salad

Asparagus, endive, red bell pepper and green peas add wonderful color and texture to this vegetarian summer salad.

Get the Recipe: Asparagus Pasta Salad

Pasta Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing

Rachael's easy-to-make pasta salad comes together in just 20 minutes with the help of store-bought pesto.

Get the Recipe: Pasta Salad with Lemon-Pesto Dressing

Grilled Corn Risotto

This summer risotto uses corn two ways: The cobs flavor the stock that Geoffrey uses to cook the rice, and grilled kernels are folded in at the end.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn Risotto

The Neelys' Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad

The Neelys whip up a classic salad that goes great with barbecue ribs. Elbow macaroni and ham are mixed with hard-boiled eggs, celery, relish and mayo for a creamy taste of summer.

Get the Recipe: Old-Fashioned Macaroni Salad

Guy's Grilled Romaine With Blue Cheese-Bacon Vinaigrette

Throw romaine on the grill for a surprising superstar summer side dish.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Romaine With Blue Cheese-Bacon Vinaigrette

Smoky Corn On the Cob

Cooking corn on the grill is easy. Just remove the silk, then fold the husk back up and put the whole ear on the grill.

Get the Recipe: Smoky Corn On the Cob

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.

Get the Recipe: Whole Grilled Zucchini with Basil Vinaigrette

Savoy, Lime and Cilantro Coleslaw

Tyler mixes up an ultra-creamy coleslaw, spiked with lots of lime and cilantro.

Get the Recipe: Savoy, Lime and Cilantro Coleslaw

Bobby's Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables

Here's a new take on summer salad, with grilled veggies mixed with couscous.

Get the Recipe: Toasted Israeli Couscous Salad with Grilled Summer Vegetables

Giada's Roman Summer Salad

Giada tops fresh summer tomatoes with briny olives and capers and then dresses the salad with a syrupy balsamic reduction.

Get the Recipe: Roman Summer Salad

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

Giada's hearty, fresh grilled mushrooms could also work as a vegetarian main course.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella

Super-Zesty Potato Salad

Anne's secrets to standout potato salad? Tender red bliss potatoes, garlic, bacon and homemade mayonnaise.

Get the Recipe: Super-Zesty Potato Salad

Cucumber Salad

Cool down your summer cookout with this quick and easy side salad.

Get the Recipe: Cucumber Salad

Grilled Red Onions

Onions on the grill get tender and sweet, the perfect side dish for grilled meats.

Get the Recipe: Grilled Red Onions

Garden Bean Salad

Mix together garden-fresh beans with canned white beans for a hearty summer side flavored with fresh herbs and tangy apple cider vinegar.

Get the Recipe: Garden Bean Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

This cheerful salad uses tricolor bowtie pasta and a slew of fresh Mediterranean ingredients — feta, oregano and black olives, to name a few — for a side dish bursting with bright flavor.

Get the Recipe: Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Snow Pea-Radish Slaw

Simple and easy, this crunchy salad is just thinly sliced snow peas, red onions and radishes tossed together with a light vinaigrette.

Get the Recipe: Snow Pea-Radish Slaw

Beer Batter Hushpuppies

Mix up your hushpuppy recipe by adding your favorite beer to the cornmeal batter. For consistent results, use an ice-cream scoop to drop the starchy batter into hot oil. 

Get the Recipe: Beer Batter Hushpuppies

Guacamole Salad

Ina turns a favorite dip into a salad — it's like guacamole you can eat with a fork.

Get the Recipe: Guacamole Salad

Grandma Jean's Potato Salad

Gina shares her family recipe for this five-star potato salad that gets a touch of sweetness from sweet relish and a touch of sugar.

Get the Recipe: Grandma Jean's Potato Salad

Mix and Match Pasta Salad

Design your own perfect picnic salad with this guide from Food Network Magazine.

Bobby's Texas-Style Potato Salad

Homemade pickled red onions, along with their liquid, are Bobby's secret ingredient for this potato salad. He also adds lots of mustard to the dressing for a pop of flavor.

Get the Recipe: Texas-Style Potato Salad with Mustard and Pickled Red Onions

Bobby's Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Black Olives

Instead of pasta salad, Bobby mixes up a cool simple salad of quinoa, grilled asparagus and aged goat cheese dressed with a red wine vinaigrette. Go ahead and make it ahead and serve at room temperature.

Get the Recipe: Quinoa Salad with Asparagus, Goat Cheese and Black Olives

Bobby's Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous

Israeli couscous has a bigger pearl. and it's cooked like pasta. Bobby tosses it with grilled vegetables, along with cherry tomatoes and mozzarella, dressing it all with a balsamic vinaigrette.

Get the Recipe: Whole Wheat Israeli Couscous with Ratatouille, Mozzarella and Balsamic Vinaigrette

50 Potato Salad Recipes

Bring a different potato salad to every barbecue, picnic and potluck this summer.

Get the Recipes: 50 Potato Salads

Grilled Watermelon Salad

Claire's 5-ingredient salad shows that grilled summer fruit is delicious in savory dishes as well as desserts. She pairs sweet grilled watermelon with fresh arugula and crumbles of salty feta cheese.

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Lemon-Parsley Asparagus

For a simple summer side, quickly boil asparagus and top it with a tangy lemon-parsley mixture.

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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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Grilled Panzanella Salad

Serve this grilled bread and veggie salad as a main dish for four or as a side dish for a larger group.

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Grilled Summer Squash

Get summer squash while it's in season and grill it up with parsley and mint. A sprinkle of shaved ricotta gives a hint of salt.

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Grilled Bok Choy

You'll need only six ingredients for this easy side dish that is great on the grill.

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Deconstructed Mexican-Style Corn

This recipe takes all of the ingredients from traditional Mexican corn on the cob, or elote, and fashions them into an easy-to-eat summer salad.

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Grilled Eggplant Salad

This simple salad combines the sweetness of grilled red onions with pickled hot cherry peppers and refreshing herbs.

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