Celebrate Independence Day with these easy sides it’s possible for you to make and take.
Fresh cilantro adds a pop of fresh flavor to this seasonal dish.
Classic Coleslaw
confirm to allow at least 30 minutes for the coleslaw to chill before serving.
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Tennessee Onions
This cheesy onion casserole is guaranteed to become your new favorite side dish.
It’s the perfect dish for serving up this layered salad that’s not only delicious but pretty.
It takes advantage of summer squash at its peak for a rich and cheesy, yet veggie-heavy dish.
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It comes together with just a little bit of stirring.
Cajun-Style Potato Salad
We kicked it up a notch with a Louisiana-style spin on traditional potato salad.
This recipe is a keeper.
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Quick Pickled Slaw
Coleslaw is a summer side dish that we can’t get enough of.
This recipe is best served the day-of for maximum freshness.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Nothing says summer like a bucket of fresh strawberries from a roadside farm stand!
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Pineapple-Pepper Slaw
A little sweet, a little spicythis slaw is sure to be a potluck star.
It lets fresh okra really shine.
Roasted Tomato Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese…but make it summery.
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Use your in-season tomatoes to top off this classic comfort side dish.
This salad tastes like summer.
Macaroni Pie
My, oh mya macaroni pie?!
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Cucumbers and melon soak up a tangy lime-lemon-shallot vinaigrette and are topped with feta cheese.
Oven-Fried Zucchini Sticks
Serve these crispy zucchini fries as a fun and fresher alternative to French fries.
Subtle than most on the butter and cheese, this outdoor party original will still melt in your mouth.
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Grilled Peach-and-Arugula Salad with Feta
Throw some peaches on the grill with your hamburgers and hot dogs.
The sweet slices pair perfectly with feta and arugula for a side salad.
Zucchini, Squash, and Corn Casserole
Yellow squash and zucchini are quite prolific in the South.
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This recipe, a popular choice for cookouts and outdoor parties, makes delicious use of summer’s bounty.
Street Corn Salad
This quick and effortless Street Corn Salad comes together in a quick 20 minutes.
Now that’s summer siding made simple!
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Picnic Egg Salad
No picnic or potluck is complete with one of the most nostalgic spreadsegg salad.
Ham Salad
We are bringing old-fashioned ham salad back to the spotlight with this recipe.
Whipped-Cream Corn Salad
This recipe elevates classic cream corn and makes it extra light and fluffy.
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South Carolina Slaw
A traditional Carolina slaw uses vinegar, not mayo.
This one also pairs up with two types of mustard for a truly tangy slaw option.
Grandma Gwen’s Beans
This top-rated reader favorite won our 2012 ‘Cue Awards for Best Baked Beans.
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One bite and you will understand why.
Who knew tomatoes and watermelons play so well together?
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