Burgers and Hot Dogs may steal the spotlight at a Labor Day cookout, but you can take your meal over the top with some healthy sides from chips to salads, pickles, and dips.
Cucumber Salad
This Easy Cucumber Salad Recipe is a frequent summer side dish at our house and is one of our favorite recipes. Thinly sliced cucumbers and red onion are quickly pickled to make an easy salad that is a little sweet and a little tangy.
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Creamy Coleslaw
This Creamy Southern Coleslaw recipe is one of my favorite side dishes. The sweet, tangy dressing combined with the fresh, crunchy cabbage is so simple yet so flavorful. It reminds me of the coleslaw from Raising Cane’s or KFC!
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Air Fryer Potato Chips
These Air Fryer Potato Chips are done in about half an hour and you’ll only need 4 ingredients to make it! So good and keeps for days!
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Quick Korean Pickles
Spicy Korean Pickles are the perfect crunchy side dish and are a quick way to add a kick to any meal! Korean Cucumber Pickles are crisp and zesty.
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Crispy Dill Fridge Pickles
These Dill Pickles are salty, crunchy, and perfectly delicious. They are quick to make and are stored in the fridge, so there’s no canning required. They are perfect to bring to a barbeque for everyone to add to their burgers!
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Sautéed Yellow Squash
This simple Sautéed Squash Recipe is so easy to make and allows the flavors of this delicious summer vegetable to shine. The delicious squash is tender, buttery, sweet, and so flavorful.
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Pickle de Gallo Recipe
Homemade salsa meets garlicky dill pickles with this unique Pickle de Gallo Recipe. You’ll want to eat this flavorful dip with a spoon. And you can if you want because it’s chock full of healthy veggies and yummy seasonings.
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Easy Oven Baked French Fries
Easy Oven Baked French Fries are coated in olive oil, tossed in delicious seasoning, and baked until crispy. They are so easy to make, and when served with a burger and delicious dipping sauce – they are so good.
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Quick Pickled Red Onions
Quick Pickled Red Onions are the perfect finishing touch for so many recipes. They can perfectly balance out a salty or spicy dish – and are the perfect top for a burger. And a bonus, they are so quick and easy to make!
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Homemade Potato Chips
Homemade Potato Chips are easier to make than you think and bake up crispy in the oven. They’re a great way to use up that extra large bag of potatoes.
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Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa
This Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa Recipe is packed with fire-roasted cherry tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, and a hint of smoky jalapeño heat. It’s ready in minutes and is the perfect summer snack!
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Peruvian-Inspired Sauteéd Green Beans
These Peruvian-Inspired Sauteéd Green Beans are some of the best green beans that I have ever eaten. They have a little bit of sesame flavor, mixed with a punch of ginger, garlic, soy sauce, red bell peppers, and onion. Ready in less than 30 minutes – they are the most delicious dinner side dish.
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Tomato & Cucumber Pasta Salad
This Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe is loaded with fresh summer vegetables like cucumber and tomatoes and is coated in a deliciously zesty Italian dressing. Made with whole wheat pasta, it is a filling summer side dish.
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Fresh Cucumber Salsa (Cucumber Pico de Gallo)
This Fresh Cucumber Salsa (Cucumber Pico de Gallo) is perfect for warm days—it’s bright, crispy, super refreshing, and made in just 15 minutes with crisp cucumbers, zingy onion, spicy chili, zesty lime juice, and fresh herbs!
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Pickled Radishes & Carrots
Pickled Radishes & Carrots are crunchy and tangy with a little bit of bite. They are perfect for topping salads, tacos, and burgers – and are a great way to extend the life of summer produce.
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Cowboy Caviar
Cowboy Caviar is a Southern Dip and Side Dish made with fresh vegetables, flavorful beans, & a delicious vinegar dressing. It’s the perfect dish to bring to a party because it can sit out at room temperature (at least for a little while) without spoiling.
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Greek Pasta Salad
Homemade Greek Pasta Salad made with Pasta, Greek Olives, Feta Cheese, Peppers, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Pepperoncinis, and tossed in a Homemade Greek Dressing. The Best Greek Pasta Salad Recipe!
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Sweet Potato Chips – Two Ways
Sweet Potato Chips are a crunchy, healthy snack that you can make at home. No deep fryer required! You can make them at home in just a little over 30 minutes. (You can also air fry them!)
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Quick, Easy Vegan Pasta Salad
This Quick, Easy Vegan Pasta Salad is loaded with fresh, bright, vibrant Mediterranean vegetables and a tangy vinaigrette. A fresh, crowd-pleasing summery Mediterranean pasta salad for BBQs, potlucks, picnics, and mid-week meals!
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Southern Potato Salad
This Southern Potato Salad is made with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Pickles and is a summertime favorite. It has a creamy, flavorful mayonnaise dressing and is topped with Creole Seasoning for a perfect finishing touch. It’s the star of every cookout.
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Greek Salad with Lemon Dressing
Take a trip to Greece with this refreshing and vibrant Greek Salad Recipe! Crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cucumbers, tangy Greek olives, and creamy feta cheese come together in perfect harmony, all drizzled with a zesty lemon dressing.
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Roasted Asparagus
Oven-Roasted Asparagus is crunchy, crisp, and buttery. It is quick and easy to make and is a delicious and healthy side dish.
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Oven Roasted Broccoli
This Oven Roasted Broccoli Recipe is made with Garlic and Olive Oil and is a delicious and nearly effortless way to incorporate more nutritious vegetables into mealtime! This easy side dish is bright and flavorful and the texture of the broccoli is perfectly crispy and crunchy.
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Mango and Avocado Salsa
Made with juicy ripe mangoes, creamy avocados, and a little bit of bell pepper crunch – this Mango & Avocado Salsa is sweet, tangy, and so refreshing. It is a great dip for tortilla chips, a perfect topping on salads, or a filling in burritos.
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Oven Roasted Squash Recipe
This Oven Roasted Squash recipe is the perfect side dish for busy summer nights. It is a simple and easy way to cook all kinds of squash with so much flavor!
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Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce
Southern Bytes readers have spoken and this Copycat Raising Cane’s Sauce Recipe tastes JUST LIKE the original. It is perfect for dipping chicken tenders, fries, and really, anything else. It is tangy, creamy, peppery, and so addicting.
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Air Fryer Green Beans
Looking for a tasty side dish that the whole family will enjoy? Air Fryer Green Beans are an easy side dish that you can have ready in less than 15 minutes – the perfect addition to any meal.
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Homemade Ketchup
Homemade Ketchup is easy to make and superior to what you’d buy in the store. This recipe uses fresh tomatoes making it extra delicious! Experiment with the tomatoes you have on hand for varied flavor in every batch!
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Dijon Mustard Sauce
Dijon Mustard Sauce is an easy, tangy sauce with simple ingredients. It’s perfect to serve with chicken, fish, pork, or roasted vegetables.
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Blue Cheese Burgers
These Blue Cheese Burgers are a great twist on the regular grilled hamburger. If you like blue cheese, you will love these easy-to-make burgers!
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BBQ Ranch Hamburgers
Are you looking for a simple and mouthwatering recipe to impress your friends and family at your next BBQ? Look no further than these BBQ Ranch Hamburgers! Packed with flavor and easy to make, these burgers are sure to be a hit.
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34 Insanely Delicious Burger Recipes
One of these 34 Unique Burger Recipes is sure to shake up your usual routine and transform your grilling game. From unexpected flavor combinations to inventive toppings, these recipes are designed to excite your taste buds and impress your friends.
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