
Summer side dish recipes
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Roasted vegetables
Add feta and basil to roasted vegetables for a perfect summer side dish. The trick is to cut all the veg the same size so they cook in the same amount of time
Peach panzanella
Pair this salad with barbecued chicken as part of a summer menu. Made with peaches, mozzarella and a lemon and caper dressing, it's also great on its own
Classic potato salad
Our classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast leftovers. Try our easy, versatile recipe
Classic homemade coleslaw
Forget shop-bought versions and make a homemade slaw. It's an ideal side dish for barbecues or to serve with burgers, salads, sandwiches and more
Greek salad
Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main
Classic coleslaw
Make an easy classic coleslaw base then tailor it to your tastes. Apple and cheese work well, plus fennel, celeriac, raisins, spring onions or fresh herbs
Smashed minted peas
Enjoy a fresher, seasonal version of mushy peas. If you prefer them very soft, you can purée them. They make an ideal side dish to homemade fish and chips
Mexican bean salad
Not one to leave your tummy rumbling, this filling salad really hits the spot and has a spicy kick
Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic
Enjoy slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic as a summer side dish. Woody herbs like thyme, rosemary or bay can also be added to flavour the oil
Mustard potato salad
This superhealthy salad is the perfect summer side dish
Roasted peppers with tomatoes & anchovies
This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home
Baked cheese with roasted garlic Jersey Royals
What can be better than dunking crispy roast Jersey Royals into gooey baked cheese? It's a simple, delicious and indulgent sharing dish
Halloumi, watermelon & mint salad
This fresh and light salad makes an ideal summer evening supper
Baked feta with chilli & oregano
Indulge in this moreish, Mediterranean side dish with chunks of bread and plenty of summer salads
Mini pizza quiches
Use tortilla wraps and a muffin tin to make individually portioned egg, salami and tomato bites - ideal for lunch boxes or picnics
Barbecue sesame sweet potatoes
Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through handfuls of rocket or watercress
Tikka skewers
Veggies needn't feel left out at barbecues with these spiced paneer and new potato kebabs
Buttery baked corn on the cob
The taste of warm, buttery corn on the cob is hard to beat on a summer day, and it makes a great side dish to spicy chicken
Carrot, orange & avocado salad
This zingy side salad is packed full of goodness and it adds a touch of colour to any dish
Speedy Tex-Mex rice
Ditch the boring burger buns and try this easy side dish with burgers or chicken at your next barbecue
Scotch eggs
A hidden layer of bacon makes this traditional Scotch egg recipe extra special
Charred courgettes, runner beans & ricotta
This vegetarian side dish of charred courgettes and runner beans sings summer and also has a small bite of hot chilli. It goes down well at barbecues
Caramelised onion focaccia
Cut this onion focaccia into squares or tear and share – it's an ideal side dish for a barbecue alongside summer salads and can be made a day ahead
Beetroot hummus party platter
This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking