Our 11 Favorite Side Dishes Right Now

By Melissa M. • Jul 15, 2024

Gardens are overflowing and the sun is shining! Throw some dinner on the grill and whip up a few side dishes to boot. These 11 Side Dish Recipes are our favorite right now. From fresh produce to the liveliness of herbs and lemon to the savory taste of bacon and cream — you really can't go wrong with any of these options!

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#1. Best Grilled Green Beans

When you're grilling, everything tends to taste out-of-this-world amazing. That being said, you have to make sure even your side dishes are up to par, and Best Grilled Green Beans are the way to go to keep the flavor flowing! The greatest part? They're easy to whip up. All you do is toss some fresh, crunchy green beans in a big bowl with some nutty olive oil and some seasoning. Then, their flavor amplifies as they cook on the grill to achieve a tender, charred, tasty state with a hint of citrus, thanks to a squeeze of tangy lemon. In under 20 minutes, the delicious, nourishing Best Grilled Green Beans are ready to take your cookout to the next level!

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#2. Creamy Lime Slaw

Ah, coleslaw. Is a cookout or barbeque truly complete without a heaping bowl next to the burgers and hot dogs? And yet, the average bowl of coleslaw could also use a little zesting up. Creamy Lime Slaw adds a new zest for life to the truly creamy and crunchy mix by adding tangy, citrus-sweet lime flavors, bringing out more of coleslaw's tangy side. This is an easy, quick twist on the classic side dish, perfect for adding new layers of sweet and savory to your summer grilling menu. Creamy Lime Slaw is ready to get adventuring, and your tastebuds are along for the ride!

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#3. Tabbouleh

This fresh, herby, bulgar wheat salad originates from the Middle East and is the perfect spring and summer side! Eat Tabbouleh as a salad or even with some hummus and pita bread like a dip. With lemon juice, parsley, mint, and cucumber, Tabbouleh is the most refreshing dish you will ever eat. It will certainly make the day that much sunnier!

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#4. Team Green Salad

Let's hear it for the green team! Team Green Salad brings asparagus, peas, and lettuce together for an emerald enclave of bright garden flavor! The dressing is tangy, zesty, and sparkling, accenting the refreshing taste of this satisfying dish. Even the most ardent carnivore might consider switching sides when they taste the Team Green Salad.

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#5. Butter-Bathed Corn on the Cob

The phrase "butter-bathed" gets mouths watering immediately. "Butter-Bathed Corn on the Cob" gets people clamoring for a spot at the table. Sweet corn boiled to tender perfection in a butter concoction results in an irresistible side dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or even a weeknight dinner. Best of all, Butter-Bathed Corn on the Cob is delicious without being strenuous; it's quick, low-cost, and extremely easy to prepare — summery flavors and ease make for an awesome autumn meal!

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#6. Fire & Ice Tomatoes

You'll need a little bit of fire and a little bit of ice to whip up the most thrilling side dish of all time, Fire & Ice Tomatoes! It starts over the fire, or shall we say, the stovetop, as the tangy, sweet, and salty sauce is concocted. The mouth-tingling sauce then is poured over some juicy tomatoes, sweet onions, and crispy cucumbers — now, it's time for the ice! The zesty quadrant chills overnight in the fridge to really soak in every ounce of flavor. After each bite, you'll be glad you used your resources to experience Fire & Ice Tomatoes!

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#7. Perfectly Crispy Potato Chips

Perfectly Crispy Potato Chips are one of those snacks that evoke universal feelings of happiness, especially when munching on them by the handful! These chips are crunchier and fresher than anything found in a bag and they give french fries a run for their money! Best of all, Perfectly Crispy Potato Chips are endlessly customizable: whether you want lemon-pepper seasoning, paprika, or steak seasoning on them, all you have to do is shake some on! This is a great side dish or an appetizer to get people excited about dinner... if they don't fill up on chips, that is!

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#8. Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks

Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks infuses loads of flavor into your typical side of veggies. Zucchini is cut into sticks and coated with sharp parmesan cheese and crunchy breadcrumbs — it's so delicious, you'll forget you're eating vegetables! This side is tasty, savory, perfectly crispy, and only takes 30 minutes or less to make. Try Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks for a veggie dish that you'll find any excuse to make again and again!

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#9. Easy Creamy Lemon Rice

Easy Creamy Lemon Rice... mmm, there are so many wonderfully exciting adjectives in the title, so let's unpack them. First up, "easy!" This one-pot side dish is ready in less than thirty minutes, so you can focus on what you need to and still enjoy a deliciously filling fixin'. "Creamy" and "lemon" are so out of this world that they need to be mentioned as a pair. The tender long grain rice simmers in a cream cheese broth infused with hints of zesty lemon flavors. It's safe to say Easy Creamy Lemon Rice sounds pretty delicious, but you won't completely understand what that means until you taste it in all its glory!

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#10. Hallelujah Potato Salad

Hallelujah Potato Salad will make you want to sing and shout with joy! This classic, chunky, southern-style potato salad elevates your favorite side dish to new and delicious heights (who knew it could get even better?!). The combination of tender potatoes, tangy pickles, and creamy mayonnaise creates a flavor explosion in your mouth that will make you want to dance. The fluffy hard-boiled eggs and tangy mustard bring a depth of flavor that is sure to have you shouting their praises. Whether you're enjoying a family picnic or backyard barbeque, Hallelujah Potato Salad will have your guests stunned by its glory and asking for the recipe. Get ready to shout "hallelujah" with every bite... it's just that good!

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#11. Gold Rush Cornbread

Sure, the finer things in life are nice, but have you ever taken a bite of something that made you shout, "wow, wow, wow," every single time?! If that sounds strange to you, then give Gold Rush Cornbread a try. This praiseworthy side dish will make all your loved ones feel like they've struck gold in many ways! The obvious is this hearty, sausage and veggie-filled version of the Southern cornbread classic they get to enjoy. Secondly, they have you who made it for them so they're clearly incredibly lucky! It's truly a gem of a dish to add to your spread. Get ready for Gold Rush Cornbread to have you exclaiming, "Eureka, eureka! I've found the best side dish there is!"

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