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These side dishes might steal the spotlight from the main course, they’re that good! Packed with fresh summer produce and made with 5 ingredients or less, they’re also easy to make for any meal this season. With delicious options like our Watermelon with Mint Gremolata or Creamy Roasted Potato Salad, you’ll want to give them a try alongside your favorite entrees for a healthy summer meal.
01of 15Zucchini Noodle Cacio e PepeCheese and pepper star in this simple Italian dish. While the combo is traditionally tossed with pasta, we toss Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper with zucchini noodles instead for a lower-carb dish that helps you get in an extra serving of veggies. To simplify the recipe, look for prepackaged zucchini noodles in the produce section of your supermarket.View Recipe
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Zucchini Noodle Cacio e Pepe
Cheese and pepper star in this simple Italian dish. While the combo is traditionally tossed with pasta, we toss Parmesan cheese and freshly ground pepper with zucchini noodles instead for a lower-carb dish that helps you get in an extra serving of veggies. To simplify the recipe, look for prepackaged zucchini noodles in the produce section of your supermarket.
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Watermelon with Mint Gremolata
03of 15Creamy Roasted Potato SaladPhotographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia BaylessRoasting potatoes is the ultimate way to avoid watery, mushy or bland potato salad. Boiled potatoes can hold on to moisture (even if they seem dry!), which can affect the texture of the final dish. Roasted potatoes hold their shape without the risk of them falling apart, and the roasting process concentrates the flavor of the potatoes so your potato salad will be extra savory.View Recipe
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Creamy Roasted Potato Salad
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
Roasting potatoes is the ultimate way to avoid watery, mushy or bland potato salad. Boiled potatoes can hold on to moisture (even if they seem dry!), which can affect the texture of the final dish. Roasted potatoes hold their shape without the risk of them falling apart, and the roasting process concentrates the flavor of the potatoes so your potato salad will be extra savory.
04of 15Grilled AsparagusGrilling is a simple and fast way to cook asparagus that yields a delicious result every time.View Recipe
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Grilled Asparagus
Grilling is a simple and fast way to cook asparagus that yields a delicious result every time.
05of 15Sautéed ZucchiniThis super-simple method for sautéed zucchini makes an easy and healthy vegetable side dish. Add garlic, pesto or even Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.View Recipe
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Sautéed Zucchini
This super-simple method for sautéed zucchini makes an easy and healthy vegetable side dish. Add garlic, pesto or even Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
06of 15Crispy Smashed Cauliflower with PestoJason DonnellyCauliflower gets steamed before it gets flattened and flavored with a dollop of pesto. A quick trip under the broiler gives it a satisfying, crispy exterior.View Recipe
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Crispy Smashed Cauliflower with Pesto
Jason Donnelly
Cauliflower gets steamed before it gets flattened and flavored with a dollop of pesto. A quick trip under the broiler gives it a satisfying, crispy exterior.
07of 153-Ingredient Crispy Potato Peel ChipsThese 3-ingredient potato peel chips are a cross between a french fry and a potato chip, and they’re the perfect snack to make when you have potatoes to peel! These chips can be enjoyed as-is or dressed up with seasoning. Simply toss baked potato peel chips with seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven.View Recipe
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3-Ingredient Crispy Potato Peel Chips
These 3-ingredient potato peel chips are a cross between a french fry and a potato chip, and they’re the perfect snack to make when you have potatoes to peel! These chips can be enjoyed as-is or dressed up with seasoning. Simply toss baked potato peel chips with seasoning immediately after removing them from the oven.
08of 15Air-Fryer Corn on the CobJacob FoxAir-fryer corn on the cob is a simple way to cook sweet corn with little mess. We like it smothered in butter, salt and pepper, but any spice blend will work well.View Recipe
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Air-Fryer Corn on the Cob
Jacob Fox
Air-fryer corn on the cob is a simple way to cook sweet corn with little mess. We like it smothered in butter, salt and pepper, but any spice blend will work well.
09of 15Cauliflower RiceLearn how to make cauliflower rice with this quick recipe. The two easiest ways to make riced cauliflower are with a food processor and with a grater. Here, the cauliflower rice is made into an herbed pilaf that can be served alongside any protein.View Recipe
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Cauliflower Rice
Learn how to make cauliflower rice with this quick recipe. The two easiest ways to make riced cauliflower are with a food processor and with a grater. Here, the cauliflower rice is made into an herbed pilaf that can be served alongside any protein.
10of 15Broiled Tomatoes with Cheddar & JalapeñosJohnny AutryGive at-their-peak summer tomatoes a Tex-Mex spin with this simple, melty topping.View Recipe
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Broiled Tomatoes with Cheddar & Jalapeños
Johnny Autry
Give at-their-peak summer tomatoes a Tex-Mex spin with this simple, melty topping.
11of 15Skewered Zucchini and Yellow SquashAdd these side-dish squash kebabs to the grill alongside your meat or chicken, and dinner will be ready that much faster!View Recipe
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Skewered Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Add these side-dish squash kebabs to the grill alongside your meat or chicken, and dinner will be ready that much faster!
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Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
Greg Dupree
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Grilled Watermelon
Victor Protasio
14of 15Quick & Easy Balsamic CabbagePhotographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel GrecoThis quick and easy balsamic cabbage is a savory side with just a hint of sweetness from balsamic vinegar. It pairs well with roasted pork, chicken or steak. Savoy cabbage or napa cabbage can stand in for the green cabbage. Swap the green cabbage for purple cabbage and try white balsamic vinegar for a colorful twist.View Recipe
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Quick & Easy Balsamic Cabbage
Photographer: Brie Goldman, Food Stylist: Skyler Myers, Prop Stylist: Gabriel Greco
This quick and easy balsamic cabbage is a savory side with just a hint of sweetness from balsamic vinegar. It pairs well with roasted pork, chicken or steak. Savoy cabbage or napa cabbage can stand in for the green cabbage. Swap the green cabbage for purple cabbage and try white balsamic vinegar for a colorful twist.
15of 15Microwaved Fresh Green BeansSteaming green beans in the microwave is quick and convenient, helping you to get dinner on the table in minutes. This basic recipe is a great starting point for the seasoning of your choice—a little butter, toasted nuts or a creamy sauce.View Recipe
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Microwaved Fresh Green Beans
Steaming green beans in the microwave is quick and convenient, helping you to get dinner on the table in minutes. This basic recipe is a great starting point for the seasoning of your choice—a little butter, toasted nuts or a creamy sauce.
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