Just-Right Summer Side Dishes

Looking for the perfect side dish to serve at your dinner table, a cookout or a potluck? Try one of our 30 recipes for side dishes, from scalloped corn to baked beans to potato salad.

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Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

Fresh or frozen whole-kernel corn blends with canned cream-style corn for a delicious take on this favorite side dish. Toasted and buttered crushed crackers add more texture to the top of the casserole.Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

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Sweet and Smoky Skillet-Blistered Green Beans

This genius 5-ingredient weeknight side uses jalapeno jelly as an "instant" glaze and gets major flavor and crunch from smoked almonds.Sweet and Smoky Skillet-Blistered Green Beans

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Snap Pea Succotash with Basil and Cumin

Basil and cumin are an unexpected flavor pairing, but they work great with in this simple 15-minute summer side dish.Snap Pea Succotash with Basil and Cumin

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Asian Wilted Greens

Ginger- and orange-dressed spinach and chard make a sensational, nutrient-packed side dish for grilled chicken, steak or shrimp.Asian Wilted Greens

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Sassy Baked Beans

Mix and match different kinds of beans and meat to suit your preferences. Our smoky-sweet baked beans will beat canned beans every time!Sassy Baked Beans

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Mediterranean Potato and Green Bean Salad

This beautiful, French-inspired, veggie-ful potato salad says "au revoir" to mayonnaise and instead features a light garlic vinaigrette. That means the dish can safely sit out for a while (and even tastes better at room temperature).Mediterranean Potato and Green Bean Salad

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Three Ways to Butter Up Sweet Corn

Serve our seasoned butters as a topping for sweet corn, steaks, seafood or burgers. They make a great sauce for vegetables, too.Three Ways to Butter Up Sweet Corn

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Cheddar-Tomato Cobbler

Sweet cherry tomatoes and caramelized onions bubble under cheesy cornmeal biscuits. Serve with a crisp lettuce salad for a meat-free harvest supper.Cheddar Tomato Cobbler

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Green Beans with Bacon and Onion

Picky eaters in your family? Bacon-dressed beans will surely tempt them to eat their veggies.Green Beans with Bacon and Onion

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Pepper Jack Corn Casserole

This dead-simple and totally delicious casserole is a homey addition to any weekend meal, potluck or even a holiday spread.Pepper Jack Corn Casserole

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Squash Ribbons with Parmesan and Crisp Prosciutto

This toss-together recipe from BelGioioso Cheese in Wisconsin makes a pretty side dish in summer, when zucchini and yellow squash abound.Squash Ribbons with Parmesan and Crisp Prosciutto

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Fingerling Potato Salad with Honey-Thyme Vinaigrette

The addition of fresh haricots verts gives this potato salad fresh-from-the-garden taste. The recipe is from Chicago chef Myk Banas.Fingerling Potato Salad with Honey-Thyme Vinaigrette

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

The sweet tomatoes blend with tangy-mellow balsamic vinegar and basil. Serve with some crusty bread to soak up the liquid.Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

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Peacock Vegetables

Balsamic vinegar, olive oil and herbs coat roasted vegetables in this colorful side dish.Peacock Vegetables

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Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad

Shredded chicken makes this gorgeous salad hearty enough to serve on its own for dinner.Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad

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Italian Roasted Snap Peas

You expect to find Italian seasoning with tomatoes -- but snap peas? The combo works surprisingly well. Try this hands-free side dish with roasted or grilled chicken.Italian Roasted Snap Peas

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Squash and Tomato Bake

Summer squash adds texture to this easy side dish, which combines stewed tomatoes with paprika, garlic, basil and pepper, as well as some melty mozzarella and Parmesan. It goes well with roast chicken or beef.Squash and Tomato Bake

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Quivey's Grove in Madison, Wisconsin, whips up this version of mashed potatoes that matches plenty of dairy richness with garlic, Parmesan, black pepper and green onion.Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Corn and Zucchini Pan Soufflé

Homemade tomato relish tops a cheesy summer soufflé full of fresh corn and shredded zucchini. Corn and Zucchini Pan Soufflé

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Calico Bean Bake

This recipe blurs the line between baked beans and chili. It's great for feeding a crowd.Calico Bean Bake

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Mississippi Corn Bread Salad

Layers of corn bread, bacon and veggies ensure a flavor-packed salad that adds plenty of color to a potluck table.Mississippi Corn Bread Salad

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Crunchy Asian Noodle Slaw

Sesame seeds, ramen noodles, soy sauce, ginger and fresh broccoli give Asian flair to this fresh take on coleslaw.Crunchy Asian Noodle Slaw

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Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of asparagus and garlic.Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

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Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

This brunch must-have goes way beyond fresh zucchini and creamy cheese. There's garlic for punch and walnuts for crunch, plus corn, sweet peppers and herbs. Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

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Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad

Combine two potluck staples to create this yummy potluck salad. Expect classic deviled egg flavor with a little zing from the Dijon-style mustard and salty pickled onions.Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad

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Fresh Green Tomato Relish

Don't let any hard, unripened tomatoes go to waste! Pile this gingery, sweet-tart relish on brats or hamburgers, or serve it over grilled fish. The relish keeps well in the fridge for 1 week, but if you like, it can be canned for longer storage or to be given as gifts.Fresh Green Tomato Relish

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Easy baked bean fix-ups

Pop the top on a can, and give summer's easiest barbecue side new personality with these simple baked bean mix-ins. Go saucy: Barbecue sauce. Go sweet: Pineapple tidbits. Go meaty: Diced ham. Go smoky: Smoked paprika.

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Sicilian Potato and Green Bean Salad

Lemon-olive oil dressing balances fresh Mediterranean flavors in this potluck salad. Make it a main dish by adding one 7-ounce can tuna (drained).Sicilian Potato and Green Bean Salad

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Sunny Broccoli Salad

A Cleveland reader makes this salad the day ahead and refrigerates the dressing and vegetables separately. When it's time to serve it, she tosses everything together. Bacon, sunflower kernels and raisins make a crunchy and flavorful side dish.Sunny Broccoli Salad

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Smokin' Hot Potato Kabobs with Rosemary-Chipotle Butter

Seasoned butter perks up the flavor in these grilled side-dish kabobs. For a main course, serve them with grilled meat, chicken or fish.Smokin' Hot Potato Kabobs with Rosemary-Chipotle Butter

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Roasted Baby Potatoes with Herbs

You'll find a wide variety of potatoes at your farmer's market or supermarket produce section. We play up an assortment of potatoes-such as baby Dutch yellow, fingerlings, baby purple and round red-in this easy-to-fix recipe.Roasted Baby Potatoes with Herbs

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Nutty Asian Cabbage with Plums

Soy sauce, ginger, sugar and nutty almonds lend this cabbage mixture a sweet and salty appeal.Nutty Asian Cabbage with Plums

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Nutty Apple-Cherry Slaw

Nuts and fruit add crunch and color to cabbage tossed in a homemade vinaigrette. This beautiful twist on traditional coleslaw is best served right away for maximum crispness, but it will hold for up to 24 hours.Nutty Apple-Cherry Slaw

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Creamy Potato Casserole

A little chopped ham, wedges of potatoes and a cream cheese-Gruyere sauce fill this comfort food casserole. Crushed bagel chips make a crunchy topping.Creamy Potato Casserole

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Old-Fashioned Scalloped Corn

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Sweet and Smoky Skillet-Blistered Green Beans

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Snap Pea Succotash with Basil and Cumin

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Asian Wilted Greens

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Sassy Baked Beans

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Mediterranean Potato and Green Bean Salad

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Three Ways to Butter Up Sweet Corn

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Cheddar-Tomato Cobbler

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Green Beans with Bacon and Onion

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Pepper Jack Corn Casserole

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Squash Ribbons with Parmesan and Crisp Prosciutto

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Fingerling Potato Salad with Honey-Thyme Vinaigrette

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Oven-Roasted Tomatoes

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Peacock Vegetables

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Corn and Tomato Pasta Salad

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Italian Roasted Snap Peas

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Squash and Tomato Bake

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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Corn and Zucchini Pan Soufflé

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Calico Bean Bake

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Mississippi Corn Bread Salad

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Crunchy Asian Noodle Slaw

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Garlic-Roasted Asparagus

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Zucchini and Cheese Casserole

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Deviled Egg Macaroni Pasta Salad

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Fresh Green Tomato Relish