10 Best Summer Sides
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Vivian Howard’s Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn Spicy and buttery, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for a summer barbecue. Sautéed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Crisp zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes and meltingly sweet red onions make a lovely summer side dish. Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs A thick Dijon mustard marinade gives these grilled baby potatoes great texture and flavor. Perfect for a summer cookout! Ratatouille Ratatouille is a bright and chunky summer vegetable stew, rich with olive oil and fragrant with garlic and herbs. Roasted Tomato Peach Jam Sweet and savory, this tomato-peach jam is delicious on burgers or served alongside grilled meats, sausage, fish, or cheese. Cornbread Muffins These tender cornbread muffins are the perfect side to any Southern or Southwestern dish. You can whip up the batter in no time! Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip! Creamed Zucchini with Garlic & Basil Made simply with grated zucchini, butter and cream, this creamed zucchini makes an easy and elegant summer dish. Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette A savory and sweet couscous salad with scallions, sliced almonds and a fruity apricot vinaigrette. Caramelized Peppers & Onions Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak or spicy Italian sausage. Vivian Howard’s Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn Spicy and buttery, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for a summer barbecue. Vivian Howard’s Cilantro Lime Sweet Corn Spicy and buttery, this is the perfect make-ahead corn dish for a summer barbecue. Sautéed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Crisp zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes and meltingly sweet red onions make a lovely summer side dish. Sautéed Zucchini and Cherry Tomatoes Crisp zucchini, burst cherry tomatoes and meltingly sweet red onions make a lovely summer side dish. Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs A thick Dijon mustard marinade gives these grilled baby potatoes great texture and flavor. Perfect for a summer cookout! Grilled Baby Potatoes with Dijon Mustard & Herbs A thick Dijon mustard marinade gives these grilled baby potatoes great texture and flavor. Perfect for a summer cookout! Ratatouille Ratatouille is a bright and chunky summer vegetable stew, rich with olive oil and fragrant with garlic and herbs. Ratatouille Ratatouille is a bright and chunky summer vegetable stew, rich with olive oil and fragrant with garlic and herbs. Roasted Tomato Peach Jam Sweet and savory, this tomato-peach jam is delicious on burgers or served alongside grilled meats, sausage, fish, or cheese. Roasted Tomato Peach Jam Sweet and savory, this tomato-peach jam is delicious on burgers or served alongside grilled meats, sausage, fish, or cheese. Cornbread Muffins These tender cornbread muffins are the perfect side to any Southern or Southwestern dish. You can whip up the batter in no time! Cornbread Muffins These tender cornbread muffins are the perfect side to any Southern or Southwestern dish. You can whip up the batter in no time! Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip! Black Bean and Corn Salad with Chipotle-Honey Vinaigrette This make-ahead black bean and corn salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Bonus: it doubles as a dip! Creamed Zucchini with Garlic & Basil Made simply with grated zucchini, butter and cream, this creamed zucchini makes an easy and elegant summer dish. Creamed Zucchini with Garlic & Basil Made simply with grated zucchini, butter and cream, this creamed zucchini makes an easy and elegant summer dish. Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette A savory and sweet couscous salad with scallions, sliced almonds and a fruity apricot vinaigrette. Warm Couscous Salad with Apricot Vinaigrette A savory and sweet couscous salad with scallions, sliced almonds and a fruity apricot vinaigrette. Caramelized Peppers & Onions Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak or spicy Italian sausage. Caramelized Peppers & Onions Caramelized onions, sweet caramel-colored ribbons, mixed with sautéed bell peppers are delicious with steak or spicy Italian sausage. SharePinEmailTweet Share Pin Email Tweet