Easy Summer Side Dishes - Recipe Collection

A varied selection of side dishes and salads made with seasonal summer vegetables will help you stay on top of culinary trends. Pair your main course with these delicious side dishes to round out the week with a satisfying family dinner.

Tex-Mex Salad

Make a light and refreshing salad with grilled corn, black beans, and peppers. A mustard-lime dressing adds a Tex-Mex twist.

Recipe: Tex-Mex Salad

Country-style potatoes

To make dinner quicker, grill the bok choy and dressing along with the main dish ingredients during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Recipe: Country-style potatoes

Green Bean and Celery Salad

A great way to serve green vegetables: lightly cooked green beans with a fresh, simple dressing.

Recipe: Green Bean and Celery Salad

Green Pea and Avocado Salad

This unusual crispy salad is ready in 15 minutes; you just need to chop and mix the ingredients.

Recipe: Green Pea and Avocado Salad

Black Bean Salad with Watercress

Canned black beans complement the green vegetables, while jalapeño and cumin add a vibrant flavor.

Recipe: Black Bean Salad with Watercress

Pickled vegetables

A colorful assortment of seasonal vegetables is marinated in a cold, sweet and salty brine.

Recipe: Pickled vegetables

Tomato and Shishito Pepper Stir-Fry

This 6-ingredient side dish will brighten your table with vibrant colors. Plus, it's ready in just 20 minutes.

Recipe: Tomato and Shishito Pepper Stir-Fry

Grilled Lemon Pepper Corn on the Cob

Photo - Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lemon Pepper

Separate large ears of corn into manageable portions. Add the seasoned butter before frying to enhance the flavor.

Recipe: Grilled Lemon Pepper Corn on the Cob

Grilled asparagus

This side dish is just as tasty as a standalone roasted asparagus dish, but it's lighter. Grilled asparagus is served with toasted panko breadcrumbs.

Recipe: Grilled asparagus

Boiled carrots in ginger-soy glaze

Asian notes add a salty, tangy flavor to sweet carrots. Serve with grilled chicken for a quick, hot-weather lunch.

Recipe: Boiled carrots in ginger-soy glaze

Salad with radishes, spinach and pumpkin seeds

Serve this simple salad with tacos instead of rice and beans.

Recipe: Salad with radishes, spinach and pumpkin seeds

Salad with melon and spiced almonds

Fruit salad doesn't have to be served for dessert. Cayenne pepper and salt make the watermelon a tangy, sweet side dish.

Recipe: Salad with melon and spiced almonds

Asparagus and Lima Bean Salad

Tender beans, crisp asparagus, and a fresh dressing add texture to this simple vegetable side dish.

Recipe: Asparagus and Lima Bean Salad

Grilled bok choy with sesame seeds

To make dinner quicker, grill the bok choy and dressing along with the main dish ingredients during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Recipe: Grilled bok choy with sesame seeds

Quick Beetroot in Ginger Sauce

When cutting beets, wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.

Recipe: Quick Beetroot in Ginger Sauce

Kale, Endive, and Strawberry Salad

Strawberry season is in full swing! You've probably used them in pies and fruit salads, but why not garnish your dishes with strawberries?

Recipe: Kale, Endive, and Strawberry Salad