22 Summer Side Dishes to Add to Your Meal Plan

Welcome to part 4 of my Summer Salads and Sides series! Today we are talking non-salad side dishes. This is where I struggle most in my meal planning. I am so excited to try some of the recipes in today’s list and mix things up a bit.

Potato Side Dishes

I will be making this Cheesy Potato Casserole from Mom’s Dinner very soon it is filled with ingredients we all love!
Need a vegan side dish? Try this Vegan Cheesy Potato recipe from Two Crafty Gals.
It’s been a while since I’ve made my Crack Potatoes, I guess it’s time to add it to our meal plan again.

Vegetable Side Dishes

Add some kick to your meal with Chili Garlic Green Beans from Recipes From A Pantry.
Jordan will love these Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Peppers from Savory Tooth.
The Simple Supper brings us Grilled Napa Cabbage with a 3 Ingredient Dressing.
I’ve just recently dipped my toe into the cauliflower pool, this Roasted Cauliflower with Sesame from Savory Spin might be the next cauliflower I try.
Feeling spicy? Make this Jamaican Jerk Grilled Eggplant from Went Here 8 This.
This cool side dish is perfect for summer! Zoodles with Raw Tomato Basil Sauce from Kitchen of Youth pairs great with fish.
I can’t believe I haven’t made my Elote-Mexican Street Corn yet this summer.
Hey Paleo peeps, check out this Lemon Garlic Paleo Broccoli recipe from I heart Umami.
Tomatoes are so yummy and good for you too I can’t wait to try these Slow Cooker Cherry Tomatoes from Brooklyn Farm Girl.
My Parmesan Roasted Green Beans are super easy to make and tasty too.
I’ve never tried zoodles but these Szechuan Zoodles from Kitchen of Youth sound so good I might have to give them a try.

Other Side Dishes

It’s been years since I have had a Jell-o salad! Mom’s Dinner shares her Rasbperry Jell-o Fluff recipe that she serves year round at holiday gatherings.
Raia’s Recipes shares her Gluten-Free Buttermilk Cornbread recipe.
Oh my! This Grilled Goat Cheese Bruschetta from Savor with Jennifer screams summer to me.
The Delicious Crescent takes a Mediterranean classic to new heights with her Tabbouleh Salad Bites.
Growing up in New England baked beans were a staple, except in our house because none of us liked them. Common Sense Home shares her Homemade Baked Beans Slow Cooked with Bacon and Molasses.
Peace Love and Low Carb shared these easy Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs. They would be a great addition to any party.
I love how Veggie Desserts created her Spanish Beans with Tomatoes recipe for her husband after he told her of a delicious meal he had enjoyed in Spain.
My Grilled and Chilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint is a new favorite of mine.