These healthy and easy summer sides are perfect for your next BBQ or picnic. Try everything from no-cook salads to grilled veggies!
The Best Summer Side Dishes
Looking for the best picnic and BBQ sides to make this summer? I’ve got you covered! I rounded up some of the best summer side dishes that are as easy to make as they are delicious. There are even no-cook options for days where it’s too hot to turn on the oven! From fresh salads to corn on the cob and baked potatoes, this round up of summer sides has something for everyone.
Salads
What is summer without some fresh and delicious salads? These salads are the perfect no-cook side to bring to your next BBQ or picnic.
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Cooked or Grilled Vegetables
Veggies go with anything, especially during the summer! These are my favourite vegetable sides. Bonus: you can cook most of them in the air fryer, on the grill or Instant Pot so they won't heat up your house!
Easiest Ever Buffalo Cauliflower
Garlic Parm Air Fryer Asparagus
Crispy Green Bean Fries
Crispy Air Fryer Jicama Fries {Low Carb}
Best Ever Crock Pot Baked Potatoes
Healthy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
Cheesy Grilled Foil Potatoes {Potato Nachos}
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Rice, Pasta & Other Grains
Want a heartier side to go with your grilled mains? Try anything on this list, ranging from cauliflower rice to pasta salad! Most of these sides cook hands-off so you'll have time to prep and cook your mains easily.
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