☀️Must-try Summer Cookout Sides


Hi Reader,

Summer cookout season is here, and these easy side dishes are perfect for backyard BBQs, potlucks, and weeknight meals.

From creamy jalapeño corn to caprese pasta salad, here are five of our favorites to add to your rotation.

Green Bean and Potato Salad

Tender baby potatoes, crisp green beans, and sliced onion are tossed in a bright olive oil and lemon dressing for an easy make-ahead summer side everyone grabs seconds of.

Creamy Jalapeno Corn

Sweet corn cooks low and slow with cream cheese, butter, and fresh jalapeños for an easy, no-fuss side dish.

Crunchy Cool Coleslaw

Crisp cabbage, apples, carrots, and peppers are tossed in a light vinegar dressing and finished with crunchy pepitas for a fresh slaw that comes together quickly.

Caprese Pasta Salad

Juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and pasta are tossed with basil and a simple dressing for an easy chilled salad that tastes like summer in every bite.

Red, White & Blue Summer Salad

Fresh spinach, mozzarella, nectarines, blueberries, and prosciutto are tossed with a basil balsamic dressing for a bright summer salad that feels unexpected but works perfectly together.


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Jolene

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