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My Favorite Summer Side Dishes

By Rosie Published: August 17, 2015 Updated: July 16, 2024
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Five Quick Summer Side Dishes

Hey friends! I’ve been getting a ton of recipe requests for side dishes. I know a lot of people are newcomers to my blog and may not realize that I actually have a wide variety of side dishes to choose from. Whether you need a nice side dish to take to your jobs potluck or a family BBQ, I have you covered. Check out the list below!

1. Bacon Ranch Potato Salad

Bacon Ranch Potato Salad in a white bowl and garnished with green onions. A delicious addition to my list of favorite summer side dishes.

This is definitely not your everyday  potato salad. This salad is loaded with bacon, ranch, and cheddar cheese. It is best served cold, and goes great with chicken, corn on the cob, and other cookout favorites.

2. Creamy Italian Pasta Salad

Creamy Italian pasta salad loaded with bright veggies in a white bowl.

This pasta salad needs no introductions. A lot of my readers have tried & love this recipe just as much as I do.  You have crisp cucumbers, feta cheese, tomatoes, olives, and more. The pasta salad is drizzled with a sweet & tangy dressing, and is best served cold.

3. Summer Pasta Salad

A creamy pasta salad with ham, cheese and peas piled high in a white bowl.

This summer pasta salad can actually be served as a side dish, or you can eat it alone. Its has ham and vegetables, and is perfect for potlucks.

4. Coleslaw

Colorful and creamy coleslaw in a white bowl. A classic addition to my favorite summer side dishes.

Coleslaw is either a hit or miss with people. Either they like it or they don’t.  This is actually the only coleslaw that I like! It has carrots, cabbage, and can be made within minutes.

5. Best “Baked” Beans

Golden baked beans in a savory broth fill a pot. A black spoon ladles out a serving.


Baked beans! Well, these beans aren’t actually baked, but they taste amazing. These beans have ground beef, bacon, brown sugar, and more. I like serving these beans along with ribs, burgers, and hot dogs.

If you enjoyed these summer side dishes, check out some of my other recipes to keep you cool!

Homemade Ice Cream

Orange Creamsicle Dessert Bars

Sweet Tea Recipe

Cherry Limeade

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