1Cucumber Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNECucumber salad is a spring and summer picnic staple, and for good reason: When tossed in a bright vinegar-based dressing and packed with thinly sliced onions, cukes can withstand warm temperatures and sit out at a sunny outdoor gathering for hours.
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2Loaded Mediterranean Sweet Potato Fries
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3Blueberry Peach Feta Salad
PHOTO CREDIT: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS 4Air Fryer Corn On The Cob
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEWhat can't the air fryer do? After air frying until the cobs turn bright yellow and the kernels are tender, you'll stir up a tangy feta topping to make Greek-inspired street corn (kind of like Mexican elote, but with Greek yogurt instead of cotija).
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5Zucchini Fries
PHOTO: KATE JORDAN; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERThese fries get coated in a cheesy, garlicky mixture before baking at a high heat, giving them an ultra-crispy crust, perfect for dunking in your favorite sauce. They're also so easy to whip up, only taking around 30 minutes for a delicious side that everyone will be grabbing for.
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6Summer Couscous Salad
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7French Potato Salad Recipe
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAMFrench potato salad is the punchy, bright, and herby addition to your list of summer side dishesthat you didn’t know you needed. Tender, creamy potatoes get tossed with a garlicky mustard dressing and showered with plenty of fresh chopped herbs to create this simple and satisfying version of the crowd-pleasing side.
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8Baked Yuca Fries
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUIAre you a sweet potato fry fan? You’re going to LOVE these. Let us introduce you to your new favorite—yuca fries. These sweet and nutty cassava fries do take a bit of preparation, but once you’ve peeled, chopped, and boiled them, you can turn them into extremely crispy fries that’ll rival any French fry.
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9Golden Girl Salad With Sweet Corn Vinaigrette
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: SPENCER RICHARDS 10Fruit Salad
Parker FeierbachSweet syrupy honey, fresh tart orange juice, and bright lemon zest come together to elevate fresh (and even not-so-in-season!) fruit to new heights.
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11Green Bean Salad
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERIf your family cookout doesn’t feature a big bowl of this salad, you’re seriously missing out. Fresh green beans are tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta in a simple red wine vinaigrette for a Greek-inspired side that’s as light and fresh as it is seasonal.
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12Antipasto Chickpea Salad
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ERIKA JOYCEThis versatile chickpea salad is a great side dish (hello, potlucks!) but can easily be a full meal on its own. Adding a spoonful of Dijon mustard to your red wine vinaigrette makes it creamier in both taste and body—consider it your secret weapon in making a classic dressing just that much better.
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13Oven Baked Fries
Lucy SchaefferWho wants to deep fry in a huge pot of oil every time they want fries? Not us! But these? They're worth the 30 minutes, the easy clean-up, and the relatively measly 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.
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14Cool Ranch Zucchini Chips
Beatriz de CostaGot a Dorito craving? You'll love these crispy, ranch "chips". Made with a summertime favorite, zucchini, these chips have all the flavor and less of the carbs. Tip: Now is the perfect time to use a mandoline ( if you have one)!
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15Watermelon Quinoa Salad
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE One of our favorite ways to enjoy watermelon is in a refreshing salad. With mint, feta, red onion, cucumber, and a balsamic glaze, this one's got everything you love about traditional watermelon salad, but with an additional protein boost from one of our favorite grains, fluffy and nutritious quinoa.
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16Caprese Asparagus
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE AND MARY RUPPWhen searching for our go-to summer side, we decided to give classic asparagus the Caprese treatment. This easy, extra-cheesy side comes together in 30 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute addition to your pasta or chicken dinner. Plus: using low moisture motz will make this even healthier!
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17Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Andrew bui 18Black Bean & Corn Salad
Erik bernstein This easy salad comes together quickly and works as a side dish, a great topping for anything grilled, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. Think of this as a medley of the most exciting parts of a vegetarian burrito bowl, unadulterated by rice, and hyped up by a little honey-lime action.
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19Garlic-Parm Zucchini Sauté
Most days, we don't have time to make an elaborate side dish, and something simple is all we crave. This easy, quick-sautéed zucchini is the perfect side dish for those nights. It's full of flavor, and the zucchini slightly caramelizes as it cooks in the cast-iron pan. Yum!
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20Keto Broccoli Salad
Park FeierbachNuts and grated cheese in some form are a great addition to this broccoli salad, but you don't have to stick to almonds and cheddar. Feel free to sub in roughly chopped walnuts and goat cheese for something a bit fancy, or spiced pecans and pepper Jack for a bit of kick.
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