Easy Weeknight Summer Sides

Juicy peaches add a touch of sweetness to this traditional Italian dish.

This easy veggie side dish packs plenty of textures with creamy beans, crunchy asparagus and smooth dressing.

Asian-inspired flavors add some salt and zing to sweet carrots. Serve it alongside simple grilled chicken for a quick, warm-weather meal.

Turn large ears of corn into something more shareable. Adding the lemon-butter to the corn before it hits the heat gives even more flavor.

Get all the flavors of a baked asparagus dish in this summer side. Grilled asparagus is topped with toasted panko breadcrumbs for a nice crunch.

Watermelon takes a savory turn in Marcela's lime and olive oil-dressed salad. "Basil pairs perfectly with watermelon, and the jalapeno gives it a spicy kick," she says.

Strawberries are in season! We bet you're using them in everything from pies to fruit salad, but why not add them to your side salad for a pop of color?

With a little chopping and whisking, this unconventional crunchy slaw can be on the table in 15 minutes.

Use gloves when cutting the beets to avoid getting purple pigment all over your hands.

Skip rice and beans and serve this easy side salad on your next taco night.

Add dressed bok choy to your grill along with whatever main you're making during the last five minutes of cooking time for dinner even faster.

This six-ingredient side adds a pop of color to your dinner table. Plus, it's ready in only 20 minutes.

Molly highlights Middle Eastern flavors in her smashed cucumber salad with mint, za'atar and radish. It's best to prepare this dish ahead of time and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to marry.

Consider this a Polish twist on classic American macaroni salad.

You don't have to save fruit salad for dessert. Cayenne pepper and salt turn melon into a sweet-and-savory side.

Treat crunchy snap peas to some heat. The slight char is complemented by sliced red jalapeno for some additional spice.

If you're pressed for time, throw a few of these hearty kebabs on the grill. Not only do they make a great side, their flavorful combination of mushroom caps and red peppers also make them the perfect choice for meatless Monday.

Chili-lime seasoning is used to give these radishes a summery kick. Top with salted pepitas for additional crunch and texture.

Embrace the savory side of watermelon with these chili powder, coriander and cumin-covered fries.

Don't just save your nectarines for dessert! The tart stone fruit works just as well in savory recipes like this arugula salad with tomatoes, crumbled ricotta salata and a honey-vinegar dressing.

Give in-season eggplant a quick turn on the grill before tossing with tomato, basil and oregano for a tasty summer salad.

Full of crunchy textures from jicama and cucumber, and a touch of sweetness from the mangoes, this refreshing salad comes together in just 20 minutes. "I love sprinkling mango with Tajín, a spicy, citrusy seasoning. That combination inspired this recipe," says Tyler.