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When planning a summer cook-out, the main dish and the dessert are often fairly easy choices, but the side dishes are a little more challenging. To make sure you won’t lack of ideas for this side dish challenge, here are 22 simple summer sides that have you covered for BBQ, and Picnic Season!
22 Great Side Dishes For Summer Grilling
1. Strawberry Salsa Tomato Cups
These tomato cups filled with a fragrant strawberry salsa come together in less than 10 minutes and the combination of sweet and tangy flavors is so addictive.
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2. Spring Roll Noodle Salad
A light, bright noodle salad packed with protein and vitamins and perfect for summer nights.
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3. Ham and Cheese Barley Salad
This flavor-packed barley salad is sure to keep your guests entertained.
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4. Mint Cucumber Chickpea Salad
Crazy good! This crisp and refreshing side salad is about to make your backyard bash a thousand percent better!
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5. Caprese Salad with Pesto Dressing
Nothing says Summer quite like a fresh and zesty tomato salad!
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6. Quinoa and Cucumber Noodles Salad With Avocado Dressing
This fresh, crunchy quinoa salad is exactly what you need to accompany your delicious summer grilling.
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7. Crispy Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Fritters
These crispy zucchini fritters are easy to make, low calorie and perfect for going alongside of grilled steak or chicken.
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8. Cucumber Salad
An easy to make salad that’s full of crunchy cucumber, spicy jalapeño, feta cheese and a few secret ingredients!
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9. Fresh Mango Salsa
Add a festive twist to your outdoor gatherings with this delicious and colorful mango salsa with tomato, onion, lime and cilantro. It makes a great side or topping for your grilled meat, poultry and seafood dishes.
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