Summer side dish recipes
26 Recipes
Make a selection of our summer side dishes for an impressive spread bursting with colour and flavour. Try fresh salads, mini quiches and selection platters.
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
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
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
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
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
Not one to leave your tummy rumbling, this filling salad really hits the spot and has a spicy kick
This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home
Indulge in this moreish, Mediterranean side dish with chunks of bread and plenty of summer salads
Use tortilla wraps and a muffin tin to make individually portioned egg, salami and tomato bites - ideal for lunch boxes or picnics
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
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
This zingy side salad is packed full of goodness and it adds a touch of colour to any dish
Ditch the boring burger buns and try this easy side dish with burgers or chicken at your next barbecue
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
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
Never know what to make when you have friends round for drinks? This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking
These little filo pastry parcels are packed with a cheese, basil, mint and watercress filling - perfect for a picnic
Capture the flavours of summer in this simple, hearty couscous salad. With fried halloumi, vine tomatoes and courgettes, it's perfect for an al fresco lunch
These savoury snacks are brilliant for picnics and lunchboxes - plus they can be frozen ahead
