Our Favorite Summer Side Dishes of All Time

Burgers and hot dogs always get top billing, but these foods may just steal their spotlight
By Michelle Ward Trainor
June 06, 2017 02:42 PM

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CRUNCHY KALE & CABBAGE SLAW

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Chef Sheldon Simeon's recipe, a mix of thinly sliced veggies and peanuts drizzed with a sweet-onion dressing, is summer in a bowl.

Get the recipe HERE.

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CHARRED CORN WITH CHEESE & CHILI-LIME BUTTER

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Masterchef judge Aarón Sánchez offers a grilled version of elotes—a popular Mexican street food—that's full of flavor.

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BARBECUE BAKED BEANS

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"This recipe has everything your taste buds crave—sweet, tangy and just a touch of spice," Food Network's Eddie Jackson tells PEOPLE of his Southern-inspired dish.

Get the recipe HERE.

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BLISTERED SNAP PEAS WITH BURRATA & MINT

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Mad Genius Tips author Justin Chapple's easy-to-make summer dish pairs grilled snap peas, creamy burrata and mint with a light honey mustard dressing.

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GRILLED KALE & VEGGIE KEBABS

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What's a cookout without something grilled on a stick? Get your veggies in with these fun kebabs straight from Chef CJ Jacobson's menu at the restaurant Ēma in Chicago.

Get the recipe HERE.

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HERB COUSCOUS WITH SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES

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This recipe from Ladies of London's Marissa Hermer feeds a crowd, so it's perfect for a weekend gathering. And we're going to be using this tomato roasting method until the end of time.

Get the recipe HERE.

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LEMON BASIL POTATO SALAD

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Ree Drummond's "really easy and beautiful" summer side is made with toasted pine nuts for an added crunch.

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