Michael Symon's Best Summer Side Dishes

No-cook salads are the real heros of summer.

In Baltimore, they soak corn on the cob in buttermilk and seafood seasoning before tossing it on the grill.

Michael’s twist on pasta salad features an herby sour cream dressing.

Charring the green beans gives this salad a smoky flavor, while the tangy feta and bright vinaigrette balance out the dish.

Michael Symon's simple pickling liquid will be your go-to all summer long.

"Amazing salad, we rotate it into our meal plan weekly," one fan told us. The secret is his smoky red wine-oregano vinaigrette.

Sweet watermelon and cucumber combine with savory garlic and scallions to create the best side dish for any barbeque.

Skip the ranch seasoning packet and create your own Ranchovy-Butter with dill, parsley and other dried herbs. The anchovies promise a welcome salty taste.

The combination of pickle juice and spicy mustard adds a tangy bite to this cookout-ready dish.

Paprika and hot sauce transform regular ol’ mac and cheese into something extra special.

This anytime salad is tossed with fresh tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, and perhaps best of all, you can make it in just five minutes.

Michael finishes these crispy potatoes with tons of fresh lemon and dill to guarantee a bright flavor. If you don’t have a grill, he says you can also cook the potatoes on the stove.

Sweet potatoes are baked over indirect heat on the grill until tender, then finished with Michael’s homemade ranch-style dip with charred scallions.

Combine sour cream and lots of cheddar to make these ooey-gooey cheesy potatoes. A few dashes of your favorite hot sauce add an extra kick.

Toasted peanuts add a salty crunch to this grilled potato salad.

If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, Michael says using a perforated pan on top of a pot is a perfect alternative.