Sure, the main meal is what gets all the attention, but when it comes time for seconds, we know how you’re piling that plate high—with delicious side dishes! This summer, we’ve teamed up with our friend Chef Billy Parisi to help you make your dinner side dish recipes stand out, from grilling a quick weeknight meal to attending outdoor parties. Great for a backyard party, these easy BBQ side dishes are perfect for hot summer weather, and best of all, they’ll impress your family, guests, and your taste buds, too!
Avocado Corn Salad
This side is the perfect addition to all your summer grilling recipes! Simply toss together corn, red onion, zesty RO*TEL® tomatoes and chilies, diced avocado, lime juice, and seasonings—and any meal will be complete.
Easy Jalapeno Cornbread Pudding
Pull out the cast iron skillet and make this sweet and spicy cornbread pudding. Add a little heat with diced jalapeño bits and top it off with an irresistible sweet molasses butter. Try serving this delicious dinner side dish recipe at your next family gathering!
Hasselback Potatoes with Salsa
A single-serving roasted potato side dish is perfect for entertaining! Each potato is sliced Hasselback-style and topped with melted cheese, smoky Frontera® Roasted Tomato Salsa, and hearty Rosarita® Black Beans for the perfect flavorful dinner side dish recipe.
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
This tangy, flavor-forward summer side dish recipe is perfect for a fun Memorial Day celebration. It’s made with just a few simple but assertive ingredients, including Hunt’s® Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, fresh basil, tangy pepperoncini, and a drizzle of robust Wish-Bone® Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
Give your scalloped potatoes a kick with bold, flavor-packed ingredients, and watch this dish disappear. Thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a skillet and drizzled with an irresistible spicy ranch made with creamy Wish-Bone Ranch Dressing and Frontera Medium Chunky Salsa, then finished with bacon. Now that’s an easy barbecue side dish designed to impress!
Roasted Blue Cheese Potato Salad
Add a rich depth of flavor by roasting red potatoes and onions on a sheet pan before adding a creamy blue cheese and basil mixture for a delicious dinner side dish recipe. This will give the side dish extra flavor without extra ingredients (or extra dishes). Now that’s a win-win!
Spicy Sweet Potato Noodle Salad
This is the perfect salad for a Memorial Day celebration or backyard family gathering! Spiralized sweet potatoes are baked until tender and mixed with a homemade (and super simple) spicy tomato vinaigrette, then tossed with more fresh veggies and served chilled.
Zucchini Noodle Salad with Tomatoes
Freshen up the side dish scene with this veggie-packed lunch or dinner side dish recipe! Replace leafy greens with zucchini noodles and pair them with juicy Hunt’s Diced Tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, all tossed in a simple Italian vinaigrette. Now that's a salad perfect for a hot day!
Spicy Creamed Corn
This isn't the same old creamed corn. Add a richness of flavor by using caramelized onions, Birds Eye® Steamfresh® Selects Super Sweet Corn, and zesty tomatoes and chilies for a completely delicious side dish to pair with any type of barbecue.
OK, you’ve got your summer side dish recipes for the perfect Memorial Day celebration. Looking to round out your get-together with the perfect main dishes on the grill? Get fired up with our collection of Easy Grilling Recipes.
