Think beyond a basic salad and try one of these creative sides.
Maybe you’re looking for an irresistible veggie side dish, like green beans, to win everyone over.
Or perhaps you need simplicity, for which our easyroasted vegetablesare a great option.
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This pan-roasted side is easy to pull together next to your spaghetti on the stovetop.
Cook time is just six minutes, leaving a little crispness to the veggies.
Look for bright, crisp green beans for the freshest flavor.
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You also want to cut the broccoli florets into uniform sizes so they crisp up evenly.
Lemony White Bean Salad With Broccoli
This salad is loaded with texture to keep things interesting.
Warm roasted broccoli gets combined with salty Parmesan, spicy babyarugula leaves, and creamy white beans.
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Tangy balsamic vinegar coats and caramelizes the green beans in this recipe, whilepearl onionsadd a touch of sweetness.
Aside from the veggie itself, the ingredient list is all common pantry items.
Squeeze charred lemons, which roast with the Broccolini, over the top before serving.
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Top with fresh basil to tie the spaghetti dinner together.
Simply trim the ends of the asparagus, season, and pop the crispy green veggie in the oven.
Using pre-cooked beets makes whipping up this easy salad a breeze.
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Heirloom-Tomato Salad
In-season tomatoes are a non-negotiable in this side salad.
If you cant find heirlooms,cherry tomatoestend to work well year-round.
If you have picky little ones (or adults) to feed, try this foolproof side.
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Crispy Smashed Brussels Sprouts
Steaming theBrussels sproutsin the microwave first shortens the cooking time.
Roasted black-eyed peas replace croutons to bring the crunch you want.
These need time to rise so get an early head start.
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Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus
These asparagus spears don’t take long to prepare or to cook.
Coat the spears with garlic and oil, wrap with prosciutto, and broil.
They’re ready in minutes.
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This pretty dish is simple to make.
Toss this pretty salad with radishes, herbs, and spring onions.
Pop this in the oven just before you drain your pasta.
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And if you’re not a blue cheese fan, just swap it for feta.
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