Summer is the perfect time to enjoy easy side dishes! These 15 Summer Side Dish Recipes are sure to cool you down and keep you feeling refreshed. From avocado chicken salad to BLT pasta salad, there's something for everyone!
Macaroni Chicken Salad
Craving a summer side dish that's creamy, delicious, and packed with flavor? This Chicken Macaroni Salad is the perfect addition to any meal, whether it’s lunch, dinner, or a special gathering. It’s satisfying, easy to make, and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
Get the recipe here: Chicken Macaroni Salad
Orange Jello Salad
Looking for a summer salad that tastes like a tropical getaway? Orange Jello Salad is the answer! This classic treat is bursting with flavor, combining juicy Mandarin oranges, sweet pineapple, shredded coconut, and fluffy mini marshmallows. It’s the perfect blend of sweet and refreshing!
Get the recipe here: Orange Jello Salad
Caprese Pasta Salad
We love this easy Caprese Pasta Salad recipe made with Sfoglini Pasta as an easy summer salad or side dish recipe! As we get ready for summer, light and fresh pasta salad recipes become a staple in my menu planning.
Get the recipe here: Caprese Pasta Salad
3 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
If you love cheese and pasta - and you can usually find your favorite foods on the kid's menu - then you'll love this baked mac and cheese recipe.
Get the recipe: 3 Cheese Macaroni and Cheese
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Parmesan Salad
If you have been looking for an easy and delicious side salad that goes well with pork, beef or chicken, you are in the right place. Add some fresh parmesan cheese to this salad with a simple homemade dressing and you will have the tastiest side dish. You will enjoy the change of flavor from your average lettuce option.
Get the recipe here: shaved brussels sprouts parmesan salad.
Kiwi Salad
This green salad is fresh and fruity! It has lettuce and spinach with slices of juicy kiwi. Make a yogurt based dressing to set this easy side off. Serve it with grilled meats for dinner, or make it a healthy and lighter lunch for a warm summer day.
Get the recipe here: kiwi salad
Apple Walnut Salad
This summer salad is so easy. It starts with coleslaw mix, and adds tart granny smith apples, crunchy walnuts, and a really tasty homemade dressing. The result is light, crunchy and refreshing. Take this to a summer barbeque, or make a dish to munch on for lunch at work.
Get the recipe here: apple walnut salad
Chicken Salad with Grapes
Our Chicken Salad with Grapes recipe is easy to make, bursting with flavor, and has just the right balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet. Whether you’re looking for something delicious to spread on crackers for a summer snack, or to make sandwiches, this recipe can't be beat!
Get the recipe here: Chicken Salad with Grapes
Corn and Feta Cheese Salad
This simple side salad is so good! Use canned corn, tomatoes and onions and add plenty of creamy feta cheese for a tasty twist on your classic corn side dish. We could eat this every week, and after one bite, I know you will feel the same.
Get the recipe: corn and feta cheese salad
BLT Pasta Salad
This pasta salad brings a big, bold BLT flavor to the table, but is so affordable that you can feed a crowd, without going broke. Make this for a potluck or lunch with friends. It is easy to make, and is a welcome change from the standard macaroni salad. It is best with garden fresh tomatoes if you can find them!
Get the recipe here: BLT pasta salad
Watermelon Mandarin Mint Salad
Onions, watermelon, mandarin oranges and mint make for such a great combination. You naturally will want to add plenty of feta cheese to this easy salad. These flavors complement each other so well that you don’t even need dressing!
Get the recipe here: watermelon mandarin mint salad
Tangy Potato Salad
We love this Tangy Potato Salad recipe as an easy side dish, especially for summer recipes! Make this easy summer side dish for backyard barbecues, easy lunches and dinners and more!
Get the recipe here: Tangy Potato Salad
Strawberry Fluff Salad
Unlike many ambrosia style salads, this fluff salad has no mini marshmallows or jello! It is made with cool whip, cream cheese and fresh berries for a delicious dessert to offer at brunch, after dinner, or anytime you need a cool, creamy treat. It is definitely not your granny’s fluff salad!
Get the recipe here: strawberry fluff salad
Zucchini Casserole
I think this Easy Zucchini Casserole Recipe is really good, and I love the zucchini and pasta sauce combo together. Lately, I have been on a low carb diet and was asked to bring a dish to a family gathering.
Get the recipe here: Zucchini Casserole
Creamed Corn Casserole
Our creamy corn casserole is a classic side dish that is perfect for every occasion: from holiday dinners to barbecues, everybody loves it! It's a great potluck recipe too for all of your summer parties!
Get the recipe here: Creamed Corn Casserole
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