We’re within the thick of summer time, which suggests the season of potlucks and BBQs is at its peak. Whether or not you’re headed to a picnic or to an out of doors feast, it is at all times a good suggestion to have just a few dependably scrumptious aspect dish recipes on the prepared.

We requested our neighborhood to submit their greatest summer time aspect recipes to assist us out—and we have now so many favorites. From a Mesa Grill-inspired potato salad to smoked trout deviled eggs, you will discover one thing new right here to go together with no matter you are grilling. And from now till the top of summer time, we encourage you to attempt a minimum of one in every of these recipes, submit about them on Instagram or TikTok, and tag us @food52 with the hashtag #f52cooktogether, so we are able to all observe alongside and discover out what you liked and repost our favorites. Completely happy cooking!

1. Inexperienced Cabbage Slaw from Sonya Gropman

Sonya Gropman’s Krautsalat, or inexperienced cabbage slaw, is a crunchy, tangy, and low-effort aspect that’s as spectacular as its cousin, sauerkraut, with solely an hour of preparation. It is good on a brat, canine, or Reuben, too.

2. Spicy Cucumber Fennel Salad from Bevi

A cucumber salad is at all times a crowd pleaser on scorching summer time days and Bevi’s cucumber fennel salad is not any exception. Hers has an surprising kick from pink pepper flakes, plus a delightfully brilliant rice vinegar and sesame oil dressing.

Take a look at extra sides to attempt from Bevi:

3. Smoked Trout Deviled Eggs from AntoniaJames

You’ll discover deviled eggs at nearly any household cookout, however when have you ever seen smoked fish added? Longtime Food52er AntoniaJames offers us a artistic riff on the basic by including smoked trout to the signature yolk filling for a smoky end and coastal vibe.

Strive extra of AntoniaJames’ summer time sides right here:

4. Pickled Corn Salad from Boulangere

An incredible corn salad recipe is a must have for these balmy summer time days that don’t appear to chill down. Boulangere pickles their corn in an effort to preserve its signature crunch, and provides three sorts of peppers for additional texture and shade. It’s even higher the following day!

5. Inexperienced Couscous Salad from Zoe Rose Friesen

Salad fanatic and meals author and photographer Zoe Rose Friesen (aka @dinneratmidnite) retains this inexperienced couscous salad on heavy rotation within the summertime for good motive. The recipe is extremely versatile—you need to use any mixture of sturdy greens, add your herbs of alternative, and swap out the feta for a unique cheese (or skip the dairy totally). Give it a punchy squeeze of lemon and you’ve got a simple salad that she ensures is the “Excellent Salad for each single one in every of your summer time wants.” I consider her.

We additionally love these recipes from Zoe:

6. Dadinho de Tapioca (Tacky Crispy Tapioca Cubes) from Luana Paiva

Luana Paiva’s Brazilian Dadinho de Tapiocas are crunchy on the surface and good and chewy on the within due to the addition of tapioca flour. These tacky treats are greatest eaten straight out of the pan (or the Air Fryer!) and served with an irresistible guava sauce.

Take a look at extra of Luana’s sides:

7. Southwestern Potato Salad from Joseph Rousey

What’s a barbecue with out potato salad? Joseph Rousey, chef (and enjoyable truth, the associate of our Cookbook Membership moderator Linsey Sowa), shares his model, tailored from a Mesa Grill recipe. It takes its inspiration from seafood boils by closely seasoning the water for the potatoes. The addition of chipotle in adobo and jalapeño offers this salad an additional stage of complexity and kick.