Whether you like it or not, the heat is here again. And while you’re desperately seeking a cool place to relax, I’ve collected some of my favorite easy side dishes that will work to keep you cool. They are all served chilled or at least room temp so they’re one less thing that will make your temperature rise and they’re the perfect complements to your grilling or picnic menu. Y’all enjoy!
Easy Corn Salad
BBQ Coleslaw
Bacon and Blue Broccoli Salad
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
Greek Pasta Salad
Cornbread Salad
Pineapple Walnut Salad
Fresh Fruit Salad with Lime-Honey Dressing
Secret Ingredient Fruit Salad
Simple Cucumber and Onion Salad
Asian Slaw
Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs
Linda J says
All of these looks so good–and better yet, cooling! I had the oven on today to make squash casserole and a Toll House Chocolate Chip Pie but that might be the last the big oven comes on for awhile. Too blamed hot in my corner of NE central AL.
I AM going to see if I can track down some of that Stubb’s Original BBQ sauce. Apparently some of the area supermarkets stock it so will look on my next store foray.
THX Stacey!
Stacey says
I couldn’t agree more! Hope you’ll enjoy!
Samantha says
Oh Stacey, do we LOVE your Bacon Ranch Potato Salad! I’ve made it so many times, including just yesterday when I made five pounds of it for July 4th weekend. It’s always everyone’s favorite.
I’m going to try your cucumber and onion salad today. My mother has already made it and said it was great.
I hope you and your family are having a wonderful July 4th weekend, Stacey!
Stacey says
WOW!! Now that’s some potato salad! So glad y’all enjoyed it!! I hope you’ll love that cucumber and onion salad just as much.