Summer means firing up the grill and gathering around the table with family and friends alongside savory, scoopable, dippable side dishes.
If you need ideas for side dishes that go beyond the same old, same old, you’re in the right place.
From garden-fresh corn salad that disappears in minutes to creamy pasta salads, these sides will transform your summer meals!
Street Corn White Queso Dip
This Street Corn White Queso takes everything you love about elote and turns it into the creamiest, most crave-worthy dip.
Green Goddess Fiesta Dip
This Green Goddess Fiesta Dip swaps out the usual ranch or sour cream base for a bright, herby green goddess dressing, then loads it up with all your favorite fiesta toppings — black beans, corn, tomatoes, cheese, and avocado.
No-Fuss BLT Dip
This BLT Dip transforms your favorite sandwich into an addictive party appetizer
Everything Bagel Onion Boil
Tender boiled onions stuffed with a rich cream cheese and butter filling, baked until golden and topped with everything bagel seasoning. They’re unexpectedly addictive—the kind of side dish that sounds odd until you taste it!
Grilled Zucchini Fries
Turn fresh zucchini into crispy, smoky fries on the grill.
Sheet Pan Sausage and Potatoes
This easy sheet pan sausage and potatoes recipe is a hearty, no-fuss dinner made with simple ingredients, minimal prep, and just one pan to wash.
Cold Dill Pickle Potato Salad
This cold dill pickle potato salad brings that perfect tangy crunch that cuts through rich grilled meats and adds a refreshing twist to your typical potato salad lineup.
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
Fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella meet pasta in this no-mayo summer salad.
Street Corn Cowboy Caviar
This addictive dip combines charred corn, black beans, peppers, and creamy avocado with cotija cheese and a zesty lime dressing.
Crockpot Cowboy Beans
Enjoy a hearty, slow-cooked blend of bacon, ground beef, and four types of beans in a sweet and smoky sauce.
Avocado Street Corn Pasta Salad
This Avocado Street Corn Pasta Salad brings together charred corn, creamy avocado, and tangy lime in a vibrant side dish that’s perfect for cookouts and potlucks.
Grilled Zucchini Caprese Salad
This Grilled Zucchini Caprese Salad combines smoky charred zucchini with fresh mozzarella, juicy tomatoes, and basil, all tossed in a simple balsamic dressing.
Cold Bacon Ranch Pinwheels
These make-ahead pinwheels combine crispy bacon, tangy ranch, and creamy cheese rolled up in soft tortillas for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Meatball Sub Pasta Salad
This Meatball Sub Pasta Salad brings all the flavors of your favorite sandwich into an easy, portable dish.
Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
Crispy bacon wraps around creamy cheese-stuffed jalapeños for the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer. Ready in just 40 minutes with simple ingredients, these restaurant-quality poppers pack the perfect balance of heat, richness, and smoky crunch.
Cheeseburger Pasta Salad
Cheeseburger Pasta Salad brings all your favorite burger flavors into one easy, make-ahead dish!
Shrimp Po’Boy Pasta Salad
This Shrimp Po’Boy Pasta Salad brings all the flavors of a classic Louisiana po’boy sandwich into an easy pasta salad.
Cucumber and White Bean Salad with Green Goddess Dressing
This bright, herbaceous salad pairs crisp cucumbers and creamy white beans with a tangy green goddess dressing made from fresh basil, parsley, and chives.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
This fresh and vibrant Cucumber Tomato Salad combines crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and red onion in a tangy red wine vinaigrette.
