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While I love the meat or the main at the warm weather gathering, I am really here for ALL THE SIDES!

Give me the potato salad, the pasta salad, the apps and more! Hope you enjoy some of these sides as well!

This cajun potato salad is a new family favorite–we can’t get enough!

Cajun potato salad in white dish topped with parsley.
5 from 3 votes

Cajun Potato Salad

Kick up your classic recipe with this Cajun Potato Salad. Packed with eggs, crunchy celery and a rich, creamy dressing with a simple homemade cajun seasoning. Only a few minutes to toss together and perfect for any BBQ or dinner party in the warm weather.
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Dish with chicken bacon pasta salad and serving spoon.
5 from 2 votes

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This simple and delicious Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad recipe is a creamy, flavorful pasta dish you will love. Crispy bacon, juicy chicken, parmesan, tomatoes and more tossed in an easy to whip up Ranch dressing. A great side dish or make it a meal!
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Pesto orzo salad in white bowl topped with freshly chopped basil and toasted pine nuts.
5 from 2 votes

Pesto Orzo Salad

This Pesto Orzo Salad is a fresh and simple salad made with a handful of simple ingredients. Filled with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, a homemade basil pesto. Whip it up in under 30 minutes, add a protein to make it a meal, the possibilities are endless!
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Zucchini pasta salad in bowl with fresh corn and shredded parmesan.
4.80 from 5 votes

Simple Grilled Zucchini Pasta Salad

Summer in a bowl in this Simple Pasta Salad with Grilled Lemon Garlic Zucchini right here! The lemon gives a fresh burst of flavor along with the corn, parmesan, and zucchini.
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Sun-dried tomato pasta salad in white bowl.
5 from 14 votes

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad

This simple Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta Salad is a delicious recipe bursting with flavor. Minimal ingredients to chop. Uses reserved oil from the sun-dried tomatoes in the dressing to give the most flavor to this salad that will steal the show!
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Cucumber quinoa salad in bowl with peppers, feta, chopped dill and serving utensils.
5 from 14 votes

Cucumber Quinoa Feta Salad

This fresh and flavorful Cucumber Quinoa Salad with Feta combines fresh dill with hearty quinoa, cucumber and red pepper. Tossed with olive oil and fresh garlic for the perfect salad for any occasion–a fresh salad with a mediterranean flair
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Dish with gruyere mac and cheese baked in baking pan with serving spoon scooping up a serving.
4.96 from 25 votes

Gruyère Mac and Cheese

Up your basic mac and cheese with these ridiculously cheesy and creamy Cheddar Gruyère Mac and Cheese. Super simple to prepare, can be enjoyed baked or stove top. This is a perfect dish to make a meal or add as a side for a holiday or special gathering!
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Creamy macaroni and cheese shells in clay bowl with chopped fresh parsley on top.
5 from 3 votes

Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This Instant Pot Mac and Cheese is easier than easy! Rich and creamy with your favorite combination of cheeses to make dinner a simple, comforting meal for the whole family. Only about 5 minutes to prep and minimal effort required. The kids will love it even more than Kraft and Velveeta!
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5 from 8 votes

Street Corn with Garlic Feta Butter

Street Corn is the ultimate summer side dish. This simple recipe is a fun spin on traditional street corn and is smothered in a garlic and feta herbed butter. Add this to all of your summer picnics and it will certainly be a hit!
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Cilantro lime air fryer corn on the cob sitting on brown parchment.
5 from 2 votes

Air Fryer Corn on the Cob with Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce

Want the amazing taste of grilled corn without stepping outside? This Air Fryer Corn on the Cob is a perfect way to get the delicious browned corn and cooked in just ten minutes. A simple Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce pairs perfectly with this corn and will be a hit at your next cookout or weeknight dinner.
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Tomato, mozzarella and basil skewers on wood board.
5 from 2 votes

Marinated Mozzarella Tomato Basil Skewers

So simple and flavorful, marinated mozzarella makes these Tomato Mozzarella Basil Skewers like nothing you have ever had. A caprese salad on a skewer but taken up a level by letting the mozzarella soak in olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic and herbs before making the skewers. A simple appetizer that will steal the show!
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Overhead view of cowboy caviar dip with beans, avocado and more in bowl.
5 from 2 votes

3 Bean Avocado Corn Salad

This simple 3 Bean Avocado Corn Salad is a dip or a salad that is certainly a way to eat the rainbow. Packed with flavor and veggies, along with three beans and avocado, this can be a perfect addition to any spread. Serve with chips or on top of tacos, fajitas and more!
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Overhead view of mango avocado salsa in bowl with chips.
5 from 5 votes

Mango Avocado Salsa

Fresh avocado, juicy mango, cilantro and more make this simple fresh salsa a great addition to any meal or a delicious snack. This Mango Avocado Salsa is an easy way to add some extra flavor to your day!
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This is the Top Summer Recipe:

It goes in the category for salad, side, and everyone’s FAVORITE.

Tortellini Caprese salad in white bowl with fresh basil.
5 from 63 votes

Tortellini Caprese Salad

A twist on the classic, this Tortellini Caprese Salad is the pasta salad of the summer–and every season in between. Toss it together in 10 minutes and enjoy the fresh flavors of basil, tomatoes, cheesy tortellini and a delicious balsamic glaze. A perfect side but also hearty enough for a meal!
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