Michael’s Best Summer Side Dishes
Round out your cookout menu with Michael's go-to salads, slaws and more.
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Charred Green Bean Salad
Charring the green beans gives this salad a smoky flavor, while the tangy feta and bright vinaigrette balance out the dish.
Get the Recipe: Charred Green Bean Salad
Grilled Corn with Ranchovy Butter
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.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Corn with Ranchovy Butter
Quick-Pickled Zucchini Salad
Michael’s simple pickling liquid will be your go-to all summer long.
Get the Recipe: Quick-Pickled Zucchini Salad
Antipasti Salad with Campfire Dressing
"Amazing salad, we rotate it into our meal plan weekly," one fan told us. The secret is his smoky red wine-oregano vinaigrette.
Get the Recipe: Antipasti Salad with Campfire Dressing
Watermelon and Feta Salad
Sweet watermelon and cucumber combine with savory garlic and scallions to create the best side dish for any barbeque.
Get the Recipe: Watermelon and Feta Salad
Pickle Coleslaw
The combination of pickle juice and spicy mustard adds a tangy bite to this cookout-ready dish.
Get the Recipe: Pickle Coleslaw
Smoky Mac and Cheese
Paprika and hot sauce transform regular ol’ mac and cheese into something extra special.
Get the Recipe: Smoky Mac and Cheese
Mom's Salad
This anytime salad is tossed with fresh tomatoes, onions and cucumbers, and perhaps best of all, you can make it in just five minutes.
Get the Recipe: Mom's Salad
Fried New Potatoes
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.
Get the Recipe: Fried New Potatoes
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Charred Onion Ranch Dip
Sweet potatoes are baked over indirect heat on the grill until tender, then finished with Michael’s homemade ranch-style dip with charred scallions.
Get the Recipe: Baked Sweet Potatoes with Charred Onion Ranch Dip
Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes
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.
Grilled Potato Salad
Toasted peanuts add a salty crunch to this grilled potato salad.
Get the Recipe: Grilled Potato Salad
Rye Spaetzle
If you don’t have a spaetzle maker, Michael says using a perforated pan on top of a pot is a perfect alternative.
Get the Recipe: Rye Spaetzle
Charred Cabbage
Cabbage, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper — that’s all you need here!
Get the Recipe: Charred Cabbage