If you are searching for healthy side dish recipes for your next barbecue or potluck dinner party, make these easy summer side dishes at home. For summer days we all need some light meal or light salad recipes that keep you healthy and hydrated right? Here I share some best-ever easy summer recipes that are great for your guests and family. From healthy salad recipes, grilled veggies, pasta salad recipes to chicken side dishes or bbq side dishes and many more summer sides are waiting for you to enjoy summer picnic or pool party. Also these quick summer side dish ideas for a crowd make a perfect summer dinner party for everyone and you can pair them with cocktails or summer drinks too.
21. Farfalle Pasta Salad
![Farfalle Pasta Salad](https://www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Rainbow-Pasta-Salad-4-600x900.jpg)
If you are looking for vegan pasta recipes, must try this Farfalle Pasta Salad. With just rainbow of vegetables and tossed with simple (yet flavorful) balsamic dressing you can easily make this recipe at home for summer as summer side dishes for any bbq party or summer party.
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20. Balsamic Grilled Vegetables
![Balsamic Grilled Vegetables](https://neighborfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/easy-balsamic-grilled-vegetables-3-625x938.jpg)
19. Cucumber Tomato Salad
![Cucumber Tomato Salad](https://bellyfull.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Cucumber-Tomato-Salad-blog-1.jpg)
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Check out these Mango desserts & cucumber recipes for summer.
18. Cheesy Corn Fritters
![Cheesy Corn Fritters](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/recipe-corn-fritters.jpg)
17. Mango and Blueberry Salad with Spinach, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese
![Mango and Blueberry Salad with Spinach, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese](https://juliasalbum.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/mango-salad-2.jpg)
Mango Salad with Spinach, Blueberries, Walnuts, and Feta Cheese takes only just 15 minutes to prepare at home. So healthy, vibrant, and light this salad is loaded with light homemade Lemon Honey Mustard Dressing.
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You can also try red potato recipes for sides!
16. Rainbow Orzo Salad
![Rainbow Orzo Salad](https://freshapron.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Rainbow-Orzo-Salad-5.jpg)
15. Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes
![Roasted Garlic Butter Parmesan Potatoes](https://www.eatwell101.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/Garlic-Butter-Parmesan-Potatoes-3-1a.jpg)
14. Broccoli Salad
![Broccoli Salad](https://www.smalltownwoman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Broccoli-Salad-Preset-08-683x1024.webp)
Looking for healthy summer salad recipes? Must try this broccoli salad at home with few simple ingredients. With fresh broccoli, crisp smoked bacon, sweet red onion, and crunchy sliced almonds that are packed with slightly sweet mayo base and it’s ready to serve as summer side dishes for hot days or parties, potlucks, family reunions, and neighborhood BBQs.
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13. Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes
![Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes](https://bakerbynature.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/IMG_3847-5-2.jpg)
12. The Best Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
![Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad](https://www.savorynothings.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/cucumber-tomato-avocado-salad-image-1-1.jpg)
Cucumber is the perfect and light healthy vegetables for summer days. This Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad is made with homemade dressing and fresh herbs. So a quick and easy side dish for summer.
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11. Steakhouse Potato Salad
![Steakhouse Potato Salad](https://togetherasfamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/steakhouse-potato-salad-vertical-6-702x1024.jpg)
10. Easy Oven Roasted Vegetables
![Oven Roasted Vegetables](https://diethood.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Roasted-Vegetables-2-600x900.jpg)
These easy Oven Roasted Vegetables recipe is soft, tender and packed with delicious flavors. Also you can make grilled vegetables & bbq recipes for summer holidays.
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9. Fresh Summer Corn Salad
![Summer Corn Salad](https://www.foxandbriar.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Corn-Salad-2-of-6.jpg)
8. Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe
![Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe](https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Cilantro-Lime-Slaw-Recipe-4.jpg)
Cilantro Lime Slaw recipe is simple to make at home and great summer side dishes that ready in just 10 minutes. Serve this recipe as a zesty side dish or as a topping for tacos, burgers, sandwiches and more.
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7. Parmesan Garlic Potato Foil Packets
![Parmesan Garlic Potato Foil Packets](https://therecipecritic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/IMG_9411-667x1000.jpg)
Parmesan Garlic Potato Foil Packets are so healthy, quick to prepare and great for summer side dishes. You can try different flavor of foil packer meals for picnic or holidays.
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6. Cucumber Mango Salad
![Cucumber Mango Salad](https://www.sweetandsavorybyshinee.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Cucumber-Mango-Salad-2-1024x1536.jpg)
5. Smashed Potatoes
![Smashed Potatoes](https://thecozycook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Smashed-Potatoes-1-.jpg)
4. Easy Fruit Salad
![Fruit Salad](https://dinnerthendessert.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Fruit-Salad-2-688x1029.jpg)
3. Strawberry Soup
![Strawberry Soup](https://carlsbadcravings.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Chilled-Strawberry-Coconut-Soup-main.jpg)
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Must try strawberry salad recipes & fruit salad recipes for meal prep.
2. Mediterranean Beet Salad Recipe
![Mediterranean Beet Salad Recipe](https://silkroadrecipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Mediterraean-Beet-Salad-Recipe-square-800x800.jpg)
Beet is a healthy vegetable that you can pair with any vegetables or take as salad. This is easy to make at home, bright, inexpensive way to get your fill of refreshing side dishes for summer and ready in just 15 minutes at home.
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1. Roasted Green Beans with Squash and Tomatoes
![Roasted Green Beans with Squash and Tomatoes](https://diethood.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/roasted-green-beans-with-squash-and-tomatoes-3.jpg)
Roasted Green Beans with squash and tomatoes recipe is so healthy, easy to make and great summer side dishes that are made with summer squash, cherry tomatoes, and green beans. It takes only 30 minutes or less to make at home.
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