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Cauliflower Salad

This cauliflower salad is a picnic-perfect side dish! It's bright and delicious, featuring a creamy dressing, fresh herbs, and crunchy raw cauliflower.

...cauliflower salad is a great side dish for summer cookouts. Pair it with veggie burgers or black bean burgers and other BBQ side dishes like these: Easy Pasta Salad Watermelon...

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Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese pasta salad recipe is a picnic-perfect summer side dish! It features juicy tomatoes, basil, fresh mozzarella, and a balsamic vinaigrette.

...for summer cookouts and picnics. Serve it with veggie burgers or black bean burgers and other summery sides like grilled corn, potato salad, and coleslaw. I also love it for...

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Creamed Corn

Learn how to make creamed corn! This easy recipe combines fresh or frozen corn kernels with a cheesy, creamy sauce. It's such a comforting side dish!

...as part of a weeknight dinner with any simply cooked protein, or add it to a BBQ menu with black bean burgers or veggie burgers. It’s also a great choice...

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Chickpea Salad

This chickpea salad recipe is full of fresh veggies, herbs, and a zesty lemon dressing. Flavorful and satisfying, it's perfect for picnics and lunches!

...love this chickpea salad, try one of these high protein salads next: Lentil Salad Three Bean Salad Black Bean and Corn Salad Quinoa Salad Italian Chopped Salad Or any of...

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Succotash

This succotash recipe is the ultimate summer vegetable side dish! Ready in under 30 minutes, it's packed with corn, lima beans, tomatoes, and more.

...taste with salt and pepper, and serve. Recipe Variations Use different beans: Replace the lima beans with cooked black-eyed peas or cooked fresh shell beans. You could even add chopped...

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Sweet Potato Fries

Learn how to make crispy baked sweet potato fries in the oven! Olive oil, salt, and savory spices pack this healthy snack with irresistible flavor.

...Enjoy the fries as an appetizer or snack, or serve them as a side dish. They’re delicious alongside my black bean burgers, veggie burgers, and BBQ jackfruit sandwiches. More Tasty...

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Asian Slaw

This Asian slaw recipe is filled with crunchy veggies, fresh herbs, and a creamy sesame dressing. It's a delicious side dish or meal prep lunch!

...serve. That’s it! What to Serve with Asian Slaw With its fresh, tangy, umami flavor, this Asian slaw is a show-stopping cookout side dish. Serve it with black bean burgers,...

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Watermelon Tomato Salad

Hot days call for hot food, and this spicy watermelon tomato salad is the perfect grilling side! A punchy ginger dressing ties it all together.

...that be veggie burgers, black bean burgers, or corn on the cob. It would also be delicious with these stuffed peppers, stuffed poblanos, or jackfruit sandwiches! Watermelon Tomato Salad Recipe...

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Quick Pickled Radishes

Get ready to fall in love with this quick pickled radish recipe! The crunchy, tangy, salty veggies are perfect for jazzing up tacos, toast, salads, and more.

...Salad sandwiches. They’re great on avocado toast, too! On a veggie burger. Pile them onto this veggie burger, this black bean burger, a portobello mushroom burger, or a BBQ jackfruit...

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Blistered Shishito Peppers

Looking for a fun summer appetizer or snack? Make these blistered shishito peppers! Tender, charred, and occasionally spicy, they're always a hit.

...well with Asian-inspired dishes like soba noodles and okonomiyaki. I also like them with classic cookout fare. Serve them as a side dish with veggie burgers or black bean burgers,...

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BLT Pasta Salad

This BLT pasta salad recipe is a fun twist on the classic sandwich. Packed with fresh veggies and avocado, it's a flavorful side dish or light lunch.

...can easily pass as a meal on its own. I also like to serve it as a side dish with classic cookout fare like veggie burgers, black bean burgers, and...

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I'm Jeanine Donofrio, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and recipe developer. I share fresh, delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors.

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