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We Love Summer Sides!
I LOVE fresh fruit, especially at our summer BBQs and picnics out by the pool! Even in Arizona, when the temperature drops with the setting sun, you’ll find people enjoying good food and great company outside. There are so many mouth-watering sides to choose from, but I rounded up all of my favorite summer side dishes for potlucks and cookouts! Why we love these sides:
Summer produce. Seasonal fruits and veggies create the best and easiest sides. Grill it or toss it in a salad, there are so many options. Bonus tips. We’ve included extra hosting and serving tips and tricks to keep the party going all summer long. A bit of it all. We have both warm and cool sides, so there is something for every summer holiday like Memorial Day and the Fourth of July, and every just-because occasion.
Best Summer Sides
Classic flavors like watermelon salad and mixed Fruit Salads, or a veggie Cucumber Tomato Salad and rich Italian Pasta Salad with a simple vinaigrette are always go-to’s. Some of my favorite summer produce include:
Summer vegetables. artichokes, beans, bell peppers, cucumbers, carrot, eggplant, greens (lettuce, spinach, red cabbage), shallot, red onions, summer squashes (yellow squash, zucchini), sweet corn, sweet potatoes, and fresh herbs Summer fruits. avocados, berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries), grapes, kiwi, mango, melons (cantaloupe, watermelon), peaches, and tomatoes
From sweet to savory, we’ve rounded up our best bites to pair with your summer dinner ideas!
Easy Summer Side Dishes
Crunch into a fresh ear of corn smothered in mayo and spices or enjoy a side of garlic potatoes, these easy side dishes will pair perfectly with your BBQ Chicken and grilled Burgers.
Healthy Summer Sides
We love to bite into fresh veggies and bright salads during the summer. Keep it light and healthy with any of these flavorful healthy side dishes.
A Favorite Summer Salad
Corn Salad is light and flavorful, dressed simply with Italian dressing. The perfect sauce for a light summer salad! One of the main reasons we love this salad is that it takes less than 15 minutes to make. It’s full of corn, basil, cucumber, feta, and tomatoes – some of my favorite ingredients. Here is the recipe:
best sides for your summer meal!
We like to keep our meals and especially our side dishes simple and easy during the summer and these recipes do just that! They are also so delicious that they are some of our favorites to make year round! More Collections: Summer Dinner Ideas, Summer Crockpot Recipes, Frozen Drink Recipes
