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Make one of these easy side dishes for your next summer gathering. These recipes are bright, healthy and can be paired with any main dish. Recipes like Marinated Cucumber & Tomato Salad and Spicy Grilled Corn on the Cob are fresh, delicious and require just 20 minutes or less of active prep time.
01of 19Easy Pineapple ColeslawView RecipeAndrea MathisThis easy pineapple coleslaw is a fresh take on the traditional coleslaw recipe—it contains those familiar savory flavors plus a touch of sweetness thanks to the pineapple. If you prefer a more tart-tasting slaw, feel free to add an additional tablespoon of lemon juice. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
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Easy Pineapple Coleslaw
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Andrea Mathis
This easy pineapple coleslaw is a fresh take on the traditional coleslaw recipe—it contains those familiar savory flavors plus a touch of sweetness thanks to the pineapple. If you prefer a more tart-tasting slaw, feel free to add an additional tablespoon of lemon juice. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
02of 19Radish, Celery & Cucumber SaladView RecipeEva KolenkoIt’s worth using that special bottle of olive oil and seeking out Parmigiano-Reggiano, which is bolder than basic Parm, for this simple salad. Use a mandoline to shave the veggies if you have one.
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Radish, Celery & Cucumber Salad
Eva Kolenko
It’s worth using that special bottle of olive oil and seeking out Parmigiano-Reggiano, which is bolder than basic Parm, for this simple salad. Use a mandoline to shave the veggies if you have one.
03of 19Marinated Cucumber & Tomato SaladView RecipeAndrea MathisThis marinated salad is such a healthy way to enjoy those fresh summer veggies and can be easily customized. Try adding in some fresh herbs or feta cheese for a little added flavor. You can also swap in seasoned pepper, which is amped up with additional seasonings, in place of the plain ground pepper for an additional flavor boost. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
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Marinated Cucumber & Tomato Salad
This marinated salad is such a healthy way to enjoy those fresh summer veggies and can be easily customized. Try adding in some fresh herbs or feta cheese for a little added flavor. You can also swap in seasoned pepper, which is amped up with additional seasonings, in place of the plain ground pepper for an additional flavor boost. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
04of 19Spicy Grilled Corn on the CobView RecipeAndrea MathisThis grilled corn on the cob is a real summertime treat. It’s basted with a spicy butter blend and grilled to perfection in about 20 minutes. This recipe is easily doubled to serve a larger gathering. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
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Spicy Grilled Corn on the Cob
This grilled corn on the cob is a real summertime treat. It’s basted with a spicy butter blend and grilled to perfection in about 20 minutes. This recipe is easily doubled to serve a larger gathering. This recipe is part of ourJuneteenth Family Cookout Menu.
05of 19Radish Salad with ParmesanView RecipeVictor ProtasioThis bright and crispy radish salad with Parmesan is the perfect healthy salad for spring when radishes are at their peak.
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Radish Salad with Parmesan
Victor Protasio
This bright and crispy radish salad with Parmesan is the perfect healthy salad for spring when radishes are at their peak.
06of 19Loaded Zucchini BitesView RecipeBrie PassanoThese low-carb zucchini bites have all the toppings of a loaded baked potato, without the potato! Melted cheese, bacon, chives and a dollop of sour cream make these bites perfect for game day or anytime you’re craving comfort food.
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Loaded Zucchini Bites
Brie Passano
These low-carb zucchini bites have all the toppings of a loaded baked potato, without the potato! Melted cheese, bacon, chives and a dollop of sour cream make these bites perfect for game day or anytime you’re craving comfort food.
07of 19Southern Macaroni SaladView RecipeBring this quintessential Southern macaroni salad, made with whole-wheat macaroni, celery, peas and ham, to your next picnic or barbecue. It’s the perfect salad to feed a crowd!
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Southern Macaroni Salad
Bring this quintessential Southern macaroni salad, made with whole-wheat macaroni, celery, peas and ham, to your next picnic or barbecue. It’s the perfect salad to feed a crowd!
08of 19Summer Grilled VegetablesView RecipeCaitlin BenselColorful grilled summer vegetables are served with a light and refreshing sauce in this easy side dish that pairs perfectly with just about everything.
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Summer Grilled Vegetables
Caitlin Bensel
Colorful grilled summer vegetables are served with a light and refreshing sauce in this easy side dish that pairs perfectly with just about everything.
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Bulgur & Butter Bean Salad
10of 19Grilled EggplantMaster this simple grilled eggplant recipe and you’ll have the foundation for all sorts of healthy summer dishes. Serve the eggplant slices as a side with grilled chicken, fish or meat; add grilled eggplant to a salad; stuff it into sandwiches; chop it and top pizza with it; stir it into pasta dishes or grain bowls–the possibilities are almost endless.
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Grilled Eggplant
Master this simple grilled eggplant recipe and you’ll have the foundation for all sorts of healthy summer dishes. Serve the eggplant slices as a side with grilled chicken, fish or meat; add grilled eggplant to a salad; stuff it into sandwiches; chop it and top pizza with it; stir it into pasta dishes or grain bowls–the possibilities are almost endless.
11of 19Basic Green Salad with VinaigretteView RecipeMake a larger batch of this basic vinaigrette to have on hand for salads throughout the week.
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Basic Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Make a larger batch of this basic vinaigrette to have on hand for salads throughout the week.
12of 19Grilled Zucchini with ParmesanView RecipeGrilled zucchini is one of the great food joys of summer. In this easy recipe, the crunchy, bright breadcrumbs offset the sweet, soft zucchini in the most delightful way. Serve this healthy side with grilled chicken, fish or shrimp or as part of a vegetarian summer meal. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled if you have a bumper crop of zucchini.
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Grilled Zucchini with Parmesan
Grilled zucchini is one of the great food joys of summer. In this easy recipe, the crunchy, bright breadcrumbs offset the sweet, soft zucchini in the most delightful way. Serve this healthy side with grilled chicken, fish or shrimp or as part of a vegetarian summer meal. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled if you have a bumper crop of zucchini.
13of 19Loaded Baked Potato SaladView RecipeThis loaded baked potato salad recipe marries traditional potato salad with all the fixing of a classic stuffed potato. It’s creamy and decadent thanks to sour cream, mayo, bacon and Cheddar cheese. Take it along to your next picnic or potluck–friends and family will love it!
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad
This loaded baked potato salad recipe marries traditional potato salad with all the fixing of a classic stuffed potato. It’s creamy and decadent thanks to sour cream, mayo, bacon and Cheddar cheese. Take it along to your next picnic or potluck–friends and family will love it!
14of 19Mexican Corn (Esquites)View RecipeThis street corn dish, known as esquites, is served in cups instead of on the cob for all the flavor of elote without the mess.
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Mexican Corn (Esquites)
This street corn dish, known as esquites, is served in cups instead of on the cob for all the flavor of elote without the mess.
15of 19Vegan Macaroni SaladView RecipeYou don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan macaroni salad! The colorful array of veggies give it texture and flavor and help make it lighter than traditional pasta salads. It’s perfect to bring along to your next picnic or potluck.
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Vegan Macaroni Salad
You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy this vegan macaroni salad! The colorful array of veggies give it texture and flavor and help make it lighter than traditional pasta salads. It’s perfect to bring along to your next picnic or potluck.
16of 19Creamy ColeslawView RecipeRed and green cabbage and bright orange carrots make a colorful, healthful combination. For an especially nutty flavor, use Savoy instead of regular green cabbage.
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Creamy Coleslaw
Red and green cabbage and bright orange carrots make a colorful, healthful combination. For an especially nutty flavor, use Savoy instead of regular green cabbage.
17of 19Parmesan Roasted Corn on the CobView RecipeSavory Parmesan cheese and sweet corn team up in this easy corn on the cob recipe that’s good for every season. Wrapping the corn in foil keeps in the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Pair with roast chicken, steak or pork or serve as part of a vegetarian meal.
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Parmesan Roasted Corn on the Cob
Savory Parmesan cheese and sweet corn team up in this easy corn on the cob recipe that’s good for every season. Wrapping the corn in foil keeps in the flavors of smoked paprika, garlic powder and thyme. Pair with roast chicken, steak or pork or serve as part of a vegetarian meal.
18of 19Cucumber-Yogurt SaladView RecipeA refreshing accompaniment to a main course of meat or fish, this cucumber-yogurt salad also makes a tasty filling for pita bread. If the cucumbers are grated instead of chopped, this mixture can be served as a dip.
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Cucumber-Yogurt Salad
A refreshing accompaniment to a main course of meat or fish, this cucumber-yogurt salad also makes a tasty filling for pita bread. If the cucumbers are grated instead of chopped, this mixture can be served as a dip.
19of 19Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil VinaigretteView RecipeSeek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
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Tomato Salad with Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette
Seek out several varieties of heirloom tomatoes for this simple salad. Sweeter and juicier than conventional tomatoes, they add the perfect pop of color.
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