Spring Side Dishes to Brighten the Table

As the days grow longer and the air gets warmer, it’s time to welcome spring with open arms and, of course, delicious food! In this article, we’re shining a spotlight on everyone’s favorite part of the meal – the sides! Say goodbye to the heavy winter fare and hello to fresh, vibrant flavors that celebrate the season. From crisp salads bursting with seasonal produce to flavorful grains and veggie medleys, these spring side dishes are sure to add a burst of color and flavor to your table. Whether you’re planning a backyard barbecue, a picnic in the park, or simply a cozy family dinner, these dishes will complement any main course and bring a taste of spring to your plate.

Buttery Roasted Acorn Squash

This simple Buttery Roasted Acorn Squash makes the perfect side dish for any fall or winter dinner. It’s easily made with pure maple syrup or brown sugar. (gluten free)
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Seasoned Roasted Sweet Potatoes

roasted sweet potato recipe is a true game-changer for all the sweet potato lovers out there. It’s a simple yet incredibly satisfying dish that can be whipped up in no time. With its perfect blend of sweetness and comfort, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
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Fall Wild Rice Salad

This Fall Wild Rice Salad will be the colorful hit of your holiday dinner. It’s full of sweet potatoes, arugula, and grapes. {gluten free, vegan, dairy free}
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Roasted Mini Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Mini Potatoes are bite-sized potatoes seasoned with a little garlic, salt and pepper and baked in the oven for golden and tender perfection. They feature a crispy skin and creamy interior and pair well with your favorite main dish.
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Strawberry Feta Salad

This Strawberry Feta Salad is one of the best summer salads for healthy eating. It is packed with flavor and texture and made with simple ingredients like baby kale, fresh strawberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy feta. Coated with a simple balsamic vinaigrette, this salad will surely be a hit at your table.
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Baked Mac And Cheese Recipe Two Ways (Macaroni And Cheese Casserole)

Baked Mac and Cheese is one of my favorite foods. We’ve got TWO different flavors in this amazing Macaroni and Cheese Casserole, making it the best Thanksgiving Mac and Cheese recipe.
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Kale And Apple Salad With Maple Mustard Dressing

Kale and Apple Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing is loaded with pistachios and pomegranate arils. It is fresh, seasonal, and easy to make but sure to impress. {gluten free, dairy-free, vegan, paleo, whole30}
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Spiced Sweet Potato Fries

These Oven Roasted Spiced Sweet Potato Fries are a great addition to any weeknight meal. They are full of salty spices and so easy to bake in the oven. (gluten free, paleo, whole30, vegan)
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Cauliflower Broccoli Bake With Alfredo {Keto}

This Cauliflower Broccoli Bake will satisfy your cheesy cravings. It’s packed with cauliflower rice, broccoli, alfredo sauce and parmesan cheese.
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Marinated Tomato Basil Salad

This Marinated Tomato Salad is full of fresh flavor and can be used in so many ways as a side dish or a topping for chicken, beef or fish. Trust me, you’ll be eating this all summer long. (gluten free, vegan, dairy free, paleo, whole 30}
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How To Make Baked Potatoes Recipe

The perfect baked potato really does exist! Learn how to cook a baked potato in the oven and add all your fave toppings for an bay side.
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Cucumber Tomato Salad {Keto, Gluten Free}

This Cucumber and Tomato Salad is super simple and packed with flavor. Summer in a bowl! {gluten free, keto, whole30, vegan}
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How To Cook Asparagus: 4 Easy Ways

Learn How to Cook Asparagus from a chef! The best way to cook asparagus and how to cook asparagus in the oven, sautéed, steamed and blanched.
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Home Fries

This simple home fries recipe will make the crispiest potatoes with just a few ingredients. They’re perfectly seasoned and pan-fried with onions for a savory side dish. Now you can make your favorite diner-style breakfast right at home!
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Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

This easy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad is a cinch to make and it’s packed with flavor. Using lots of herbs really fills it with flavor. (gluten-free)
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Fresh Pineapple Salsa

A little sweet, a little spicy, this fresh pineapple salsa recipe is a must for both taco night and parties! Easy to make with 6 ingredients.
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Chickpea Salad

This Summer Chickpea Salad is full of fresh flavors and herbs. It is light, healthy, gluten free and travels well. {gluten-free, vegan}
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The Best Quinoa Salad With Greens

A delicious and healthy lunch or dinner this Quinoa Salad with Greens is packed with sauteed zucchini, cucumber, greens, almonds and feta cheese. {gluten free}
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings

Air Fryer Cauliflower Wings! Looking for healthy, vegan buffalo wings? These air fryer buffalo wings made from cauliflower are a MUST try!
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Cheesy Asparagus Au Gratin Recipe

This super cheesy baked asparagus au gratin is quick to cook, and it has the most amazing three cheese sauce.
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Shoestring Fries (Julienne Fries)

Shoestring Fries are the perfect side for sandwiches to bbq to so much more! We love these fun Shoestring Potatoes that are super thin and deep fried. Once we show you how to make shoestring fries you’ll never make fries the same way again. We love to make ours Garlic Parmesan Fries!
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Sauteed Carrots

These Sauteed Carrots are a wonderful quick and easy vegetable side dish perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and beyond. A simple and vibrant dish to accompany your main holiday feast. Sauteed with scallions and thyme, these carrots are perfectly cooked every single time.
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Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Lemon Parmesan Roasted Broccoli is simple, delicious, & healthy. This baked broccoli side dish is perfect for any meal. Try this garlic, lemon, & parmesan broccoli recipe tonight!
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Simple Skillet Green Beans

These simple skillet green beans are a perfect healthy side dish for lazy days of summer. Simple one-pot green bean recipe with garlic, olive oil and a little spice. Vegan, paleo and naturally gluten-free.
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Creamed Peas Recipe

These Creamed Peas are so easy to make. Let the peas simmer in a lightly-seasoned cream sauce, and they’ll be ready in 15 minutes!
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Healthy Zucchini Casserole

This healthy zucchini casserole is an easy gluten-free and low-carb recipe to bring to a potluck and it only takes about 15 minutes to prep.
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Sauteed Asparagus With Pancetta Recipe

Sauteed Asparagus is the perfect side dish, and the Pancetta makes it even better! This sauteed asparagus with pancetta is so good!
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Healthy Coleslaw

This ultra creamy, healthy coleslaw is super easy to stir together. It’s the perfect skinny coleslaw recipe for your summer cookouts, barbecues and picnics!
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Scalloped Corn Recipe

This creamy and cheesy scalloped corn casserole is so easy to make, and it’s the perfect veggie side dish to add to your holiday table!
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Simple Warm German Potato Salad

This German Potato Salad recipe is so easy ( I used a few tricks to make the process so much faster) and it’s also healthier with zero refined sugar and
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Au Gratin Potatoes Recipe

These homemade au gratin potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce and make for the perfect side dish for this year’s holiday table!
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Simple Steamed Brussels Sprouts

These simple steamed Brussels sprouts with garlic butter are fast healthy and tasty. They only take 8 minutes start to finish.
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Fried Apples Recipe (How To Make Fried Apples)

Fried Apples are so simple yet so flavorful! A few ingredients and a few steps leaves you with this amazing fall treat.
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Sheet Pan Roasted Veggies

This recipe for sheet pan roasted veggies always comes in handy when you need a quick, healthy way of adding veggie servings to your dinners.
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Green Beans With Bacon

Skillet Green Beans with bacon, bourbon, and brown sugar are ready in just 20 minutes, making it the easiest Holiday side dish!
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Greek Lemon Potatoes With Garlic & Oregano

These delicious lemon potatoes with garlic are so easy to make and they are a perfect side to a roast or anything grilled.
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Cranberry Fluff Salad Recipe

This bright pink Cranberry Fluff Salad recipe is quick and easy to whip up, with tasty fruit, marshmallows, cream cheese, and a couple other ingredients. The mix of fresh cranberries and crushed pineapple gives it a sweet and tart flavor, and the marshmallows give it that irresistibly fluffy texture!
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10 Minute Air Fryer Zucchini

This air fryer zucchini recipe is the easiest way to get a delicious, fresh, flavorful side dish on the table in about 10 minutes!
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Buttered Noodles Recipe

Find out how to make the perfect Buttered Noodles with egg noodles, butter, and a bit of garlic. Even the picky eaters will love this dish!
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15 Minute Air Fryer Tater Tots

These air fryer tater tots take less than 15 minutes to make and come out perfectly crisp for the perfect quick and easy weeknight side dish!
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Instant Pot Bbq Baked Beans Recipe

Instant Pot BBQ Baked Beans are loaded with smokey, sweet, and savory flavors. The pressure cooker really seals the flavor into each bite!
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Sauteed Asparagus

This sauteed asparagus is tender asparagus stalks cooked in butter, garlic and herbs. A 10 minute side dish that pairs perfectly with meat and pasta.
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Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice

Try our mouthwatering Rice Cooker Cilantro Lime Rice recipe! This light, bright, versatile side dish is full of fresh flavors. Perfect side!
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Honey Roasted Carrots

This recipe for honey roasted carrots is whole carrots, bathed in honey and seasonings, then roasted over until tender and caramelized.
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Easy Pesto Pasta Salad

This easy Pesto Pasta Salad is filled with the most flavorful combination of zesty pesto, pasta, sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella cheese pearls, and kalamata olives. Ready in less than 30 minutes, it’s the perfect side dish for picnics, parties, and summer cookouts.
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Easy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries With Garlic And Parmesan

These Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are easy to make and ready in under 30 minutes! The garlic parmesan flavor is a hit with kids and adults.
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Roasted Asparagus With Marinated Tomato Salad

Carolyn’s Cooking is the blog of Carolyn Mazzocco, which focuses on providing unique, homemade recipes that are easy to understand, fun to make, and yummy to eat.
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Air Fryer Broccoli

There will be no more excuses for not eating your vegetables with air fryer broccoli. A perfect snack or a side dish for any weeknight dinner.
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Pearl Couscous Salad With Roasted Asparagus And Chickpeas

This Israeli or Pearl Couscous Salad with roasted asparagus and chickpeas is the perfect side dish for summer picnics, BBQs and meal prep!
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Moroccan Carrot Salad

This Moroccan Carrot Salad is the perfect side dish seasoned with cumin, coriander, and more in a warm vinaigrette–it’s kid-friendly too.
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Sauteed Broccolini And Garlic

You’ll love this easy side dish that comes together in under 10 minutes…that’s bursting with flavor and downright craveable.
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Edamame Cucumber Salad

Edamame Cucumber Salad is our veggie forward version of everyone’s favorite Asian cucumber salad. Edamame makes this a protein rich salad.
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Grilled Zucchini

Grilled zucchini is the best way to enjoy zucchini all summer long, even into fall. It’s incredibly healthy, tasty, and takes just minutes to make.
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Garlic Butter Mushrooms

These 10-minute Garlic Butter Mushrooms are quick and easy to make and perfect as a side dish or an add-in to your favorite dishes.
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Shredded Carrot Salad

Shredded Carrot Salad is a crunchy, zesty dish perfect for your holiday party or a weeknight side dish. Make this salad in just 10 minutes!
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Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

Impress your friends and family with this tangy and delicious broccoli cauliflower salad! Perfect for cookouts, picnics, or any potluck!
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Asian Pickled Red Onions

Asian pickled red onions are tangy, slightly sweet, and packed full of umami flavor. It is easy to make in 10 minutes with 5 ingredients.
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7 Layer Salad

Better than traditional seven layer salad, this easy side dish recipe is high protein, loaded with cheese, bacon, eggs and a creamy dressing.
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