Summer is all about gathering: potlucks, cookouts, and simple relaxed patio parties. There’s a magic in the air when vibrant heirloom tomatoes and massive bags of corn on the cob appear in the farmers markets. So what to do with all this beautiful summer produce? When tomatoes, corn, blackberries, blueberries, eggplant, cucumbers, peppers and zucchini abound: make these summer side dishes! Each of the recipes below are a tried and true recipe that Alex and I have made time and time again. And we’re not joking when we say: summer is the most exciting time to be in the kitchen! With so much produce to taste and try…what are you waiting for? Pair with grilled dinner ideas to make up a meal. Let’s get to these summer side dishes, shall we?
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In case these didn’t strike your fancy, here are a few more summer sides we love: Also try: Serve it as Elote Salad Another one of our secrets is using turbinado sugar, which gives it an almost caramel-y flavor. And it’s seriously scented with cinnamon: it makes for just the right amount of spiced goodness. This Greek orzo salad is one of our favorite summer side dishes that harnesses the flavors of Mediterranean. It’s got salty feta cheese, Kalamata olives, and of course, powerhouse herbs like mint and dill! Grilling infuses a smoky flavor into the cauliflower: and painting it with our tangy Homemade BBQ Sauce puts it over the top. We serve it as a side dish, but it would also be perfect in a sandwich like our Grilled Buffalo Cauliflower Sandwich. Variations: Red Cabbage Slaw, Easy Vinegar Coleslaw No reviews
Grilled Avocado Favorite Potato Salad Summer Panzanella Grilled Romaine Lettuce Burrata Salad with Arugula and Tomatoes Strawberry Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Italian Vegan Pasta Salad Easy Zucchini Bread Cucumber Tomato Onion Salad Mexican Coleslaw Recipe French Potato Salad
Drink up!
Here are a few summer fruit forward drink recipes to pair:
Margaritas! Classic Margarita, Watermelon Margarita, Skinny Margarita, Frozen Margarita, Jalapeno Margarita, or Blackberry Margarita Easy Peach Sangria Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe Easy Frozen Sangria Gin & Watermelon Cocktail Fruit Infused Water Recipe Easy Mint Water Recipe
Last updated: June 2020
