We’re within the thick of summer season, which suggests the season of potlucks and BBQs is at its peak. Whether or not you’re headed to a picnic or to an outside feast, it is at all times a good suggestion to have just a few dependably scrumptious aspect dish recipes on the prepared.
We requested our neighborhood to submit their greatest summer season aspect recipes to assist us out—and we have now so many favorites. From a Mesa Grill-inspired potato salad to smoked trout deviled eggs, you will discover one thing new right here to go together with no matter you are grilling. And from now till the top of summer season, we encourage you to attempt at the very least one in every of these recipes, publish about them on Instagram or TikTok, and tag us @food52 with the hashtag #f52cooktogether, so we will all comply with alongside and discover out what you liked and repost our favorites. Completely satisfied cooking!
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1. Inexperienced Cabbage Slaw from Sonya Gropman
Sonya Gropman’s Krautsalat, or inexperienced cabbage slaw, is a crunchy, tangy, and low-effort aspect that’s as spectacular as its cousin, sauerkraut, with solely an hour of preparation. It is excellent on a brat, canine, or Reuben, too.
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2. Spicy Cucumber Fennel Salad from Bevi
A cucumber salad is at all times a crowd pleaser on sizzling summer season days and Bevi’s cucumber fennel salad is not any exception. Hers has an sudden kick from purple pepper flakes, plus a delightfully brilliant rice vinegar and sesame oil dressing.
Take a look at extra sides to attempt from Bevi:
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3. Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs from AntoniaJames
You’ll discover deviled eggs at virtually any household cookout, however when have you ever seen smoked fish added? Longtime Food52er AntoniaJames provides us a artistic riff on the basic by including smoked trout to the signature yolk filling for a smoky end and coastal vibe.
Strive extra of AntoniaJames’ summer season sides right here:
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4. Pickled Corn Salad from Boulangere
An important corn salad recipe is a must have for these balmy summer season days that don’t appear to chill down. Boulangere pickles their corn with the intention to hold its signature crunch, and provides three forms of peppers for further texture and colour. It’s even higher the following day!
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5. Inexperienced Couscous Salad from Zoe Rose Friesen
Salad fanatic and meals author and photographer Zoe Rose Friesen (aka @dinneratmidnite) retains this inexperienced couscous salad on heavy rotation within the summertime for good purpose. The recipe is extremely versatile—you should utilize any mixture of sturdy greens, add your herbs of alternative, and swap out the feta for a distinct cheese (or skip the dairy completely). Give it a punchy squeeze of lemon and you’ve got a simple salad that she ensures is the “Good Salad for each single one in every of your summer season wants.” I consider her.
We additionally love these recipes from Zoe:
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6. Dadinho de Tapioca (Tacky Crispy Tapioca Cubes) from Luana Paiva
Luana Paiva’s Brazilian Dadinho de Tapiocas are crunchy on the skin and good and chewy on the within due to the addition of tapioca flour. These tacky treats are greatest eaten straight out of the pan (or the Air Fryer!) and served with an irresistible guava sauce.
Take a look at extra of Luana’s sides:
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7. Southwestern Potato Salad from Joseph Rousey
What’s a barbecue with out potato salad? Joseph Rousey, chef (and enjoyable reality, the companion of our Cookbook Membership moderator Linsey Sowa), shares his model, tailored from a Mesa Grill recipe. It takes its inspiration from seafood boils by closely seasoning the water for the potatoes. The addition of chipotle in adobo and jalapeño provides this salad an additional degree of complexity and kick.
Do you have got a favourite Food52 aspect dish that you simply make each summer season? Inform us within the feedback under!
