Most of all, I adore the summer produce that’s everywhere these days, from in-season summer squash, to berries, corn and tomatoes that are perfect for cooking and baking with. With so many fresh ingredient options to choose from at the farmers’ market, the amount of summer side dishes is endless. Because while main courses are important, sides are usually the star, especially for all those 4th of July and Labor Day BBQs and cookouts.
Best Summer Side Dishes
There are countless side dishes that are perfect for the summer. We have salads like pesto potato salad, Italian vegetable salad, summer squash salad, three-bean salad, chickpea and feta salad and tomato and cucumber salad. For heartier side dishes, we suggest ham and corn fritters, eggplant and zucchini bake, cheddar sweet corn pie or even hasselback potatoes. Then there are healthy sides for chicken, from Israeli couscous salad with summer vegetables and marinated tomatoes, to radish salad. Here are 75 easy summer sides to serve alongside all those grilled meats, fish dishes and kebabs! Browse through them, make sure you pin your favorites and let’s get cooking. Next Up, 42 Healthy Summer Recipes You’ll Want to Eat on Repeat
