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The summer season seems to bring about some of the best side dishes period. Whether they are grilled, tossed as a salad, or just make use of all of the seasons best produce, summer time barbecues and potlucks never seem to disappoint. So to celebrate this season of glorious side dishes I asked my fellow food blogger friends for their best summer side dishes. The result, this ultimate guide of drool worthy summer side dishes.
I have broken this guide down into 5 different categories.
- ‘Grilled Sides’, because summer is grilling season.
- ‘Potato Salads’, these beautiful salads always seem to make any grilled meat or picnic taste better.
- ‘Pasta Salads’, The ultimate classic summer side dish.
- ‘Summer Salads’, gorgeous salads using fresh summer flavors and produce.
- And ‘Others’, because some of these amazing side dishes are just too good to be limited to a category.
So take your pick and rock this summer with the ultimate guide to summer side dishes!
Grilled Side Dishes
Sides that are grilled!
Bacon Ranch Grilled Potatoes {with Video}
Bacon Ranch Grilled Potatoes.
Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant served with Hummus & Grilled Naan
Grilled Zucchini and Eggplant served with Hummus & Grilled Naan
Cabbage Steaks with Bacon (Fried or Grilled)
Grilled Cabbage Steaks with Bacon
Butter Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob
Butter Basil Grilled Corn on the Cob
Super Quick Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Super Quick Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
Mushroom Skewers in Lemony Italian Dressing - Easy & Quick Light Meal
Mushroom Skewers in Lemony Italian Dressing
Sweet and Savory Grilled Eggplant
Sweet and Savory Grilled Eggplant
Grilled Zucchini with Mint, Lemon, and Feta
Grilled Zucchini with Mint, Lemon, and Feta
Grilled Cabbage with Asian Lime Dressing {Paleo, Whole30}
Grilled Cabbage with Asian Lime Dressing
Potato Salad
All kinds of Potato Salads
Lightened Up Potato Salad with Golden Beets
Lightened Up Potato Salad with Golden Beets
6 Ingredient Creamy Tropical Sweet Potato Salad
6 Ingredient Creamy Tropical Sweet Potato Salad {Vegan, Paleo + Whole 30!}
‘Rethinking’ Traditional Potato Salad…
‘Rethinking’ Traditional Potato Salad…
Pasta Salads
A variety of pasta salads.
Lauren's Signature Pasta Salad Recipe
Lauren's Signature Pasta Salad Recipe
Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad
Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad
Grandmom's Macaroni Salad
Grandmom's Macaroni Salad
BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing
BLT Pasta Salad with Ranch Dressing
Fresh Spinach, Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Fresh Spinach, Tomato and Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Angel Hair Pasta Salad Recipe
Angel Hair Pasta Salad Recipe – Easy Pasta Salad – The Gifted Gabber
Marinated Artichoke Hearts Pasta Salad
Marinated Artichoke Hearts Pasta Salad
Farfalle with Pepperoni, Mozzarella and Broccoli
Farfalle with Pepperoni, Mozzarella and Broccoli
Summer Salads
Perfect salads for hot summer days.
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Strawberries, Apple, & Bacon
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Strawberries, Apple, & Bacon
Grilled Corn, Nectarine and Mixed Beans Salad
Grilled Corn, Nectarine and Mixed Beans Salad
Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing
Vegan Mexican Chopped Salad with Avocado Dressing
Italian Salad Recipe: With Chopped Greens
Italian Salad Recipe: With Chopped Greens
Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Orange Cilantro Dressing
Black Bean Quinoa Salad with Orange Cilantro Dressing
Easy summer salad with blueberries
Easy summer salad with blueberries
Other
Nothing can box in these side dish ideas.
Easy Ricotta Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries
Easy Ricotta Crostini with Balsamic Strawberries
Easy Italian Tomato Bruschetta
Easy Italian Tomato Bruschetta
I hope you give these recipes a try and have a safe & enjoyable summer! 🙂
Peace & Love
Lauren, The Schmidty Wife
What an impressive collection of summer recipes! Thank you very much for including my BLT Pasta Salad!
Thanks for sharing your recipe! It looks so delicious!
Wow! What an amazing roundup. Pinning and sharing!
Thank You Lisa!!
Wow, this round-up has everything. Can’t wait to try some of these. So much entertaining ahead this summer. Thanks for including my recipe. Sharing 🙂
Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe Robin!
Yum! I can’t even decide where to start! Thank you for featuring my angel hair pasta salad! – Amy @ http://thegiftedgabber.com/
Thanks Amy!!
Great collection of summer recipes! Thanks for including my Garden Salsa Potato Salad 🙂 Sharing 🙂
Thanks Stephanie! And thanks for sharing your recipe with me 🙂
Wow this is one amazing summer collection. Thank you so much for including my Avocado Potato Salad. Well this leaves me with no other thing than to save all recipes and try them one by one. I have all summer long 😉
Thanks for sharing your recipe with me Natalie! And I think we still have enough summer days were you should be able to make them all 😉
So many great recipes! It makes me want to host a barbecue!
Thanks Kelly! And it makes me want to host a barbecue too!
Thank you for including my Marinated Artichoke Hearts Pasta Salad!
Wow. Such an interesting and delightful collection. Loved the post.