18 Grilled Side Dishes to Make All Summer Long
Ten: Fire up the grill this summer and make these delicious side dishes! Packed with delicious flavors, these vegetable salads and sides make a great addition to any main meal. Try options like our Grilled Cabbage and Jerk Corn on the Cob for a summer grilled meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Grilled Cabbage
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Cabbage becomes extra flavorful when it hits the hot grill. Once the outer leaves become crispy and caramelized, move the cabbage to the cooler side of the grill so the tender, crispy center can finish cooking. This simple side dish, topped with a savory compound butter, pairs perfectly with grilled meats, chicken, or seafood.
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Grilled Summer Vegetables
Colorful grilled summer vegetables are served with a light, refreshing sauce in this easy side dish that pairs perfectly with just about anything.
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Jerk corn on the cob
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Sweet corn is coated in a jerk-inspired sauce that combines the bright heat of traditional jerk peppers and spices with the sweetness and smokiness of grilled corn. Any extra sauce that doesn’t nestle between the kernels is just as delicious on grilled meats, seafood, and vegetables.
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Panzanella with grilled summer vegetables
This grilled vegetable salad features summer zucchini and eggplant marinated in an herb vinaigrette. Crusty country bread helps absorb the flavors. Optional feta cheese adds a briny finish. To control sodium, reduce the amount of salt in the salad if you choose to use feta.
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Grilled Corn Salad with Chili Miso Dressing
Serve this salad with grilled steak, chicken, or a firm white fish like halibut. You can also double the recipe and bring it to your next potluck. If you can find tatsoi, a peppery Asian leafy green, use it in place of the sweet spinach. Store-bought sweet Thai chili sauce and umami-rich white miso quickly add flavor to this easy summer salad.
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grilled asparagus
Grilling is a quick and easy way to cook asparagus that always produces delicious results. Cutting off about 1 inch of the asparagus will give you the best flavor: the ends are tough and difficult to chew.
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Grilled Corn Salad with Green Onions, Okra and Feta
This corn and okra salad gets a big boost of flavor from the grill. If okra isn’t your thing, you can cut a large zucchini into planks to grill, then chop and toss into the salad. Grill chicken thighs or tofu steaks to accompany them.
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Marinated and Charred Green Beans
Grilling the green beans before tossing them in the marinade tenderizes them and allows them to absorb more flavor. Serve them as is or add them to a green salad.
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grilled artichokes
Learn how to grill artichokes with this healthy recipe. Artichokes are typically served steamed, but grilling them adds a smoky dimension to their flavor. If you can get them, the first artichokes of the season will yield extra-tender results—double the number of artichokes and reduce the cooking time if necessary.
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Grilled vegetables in foil
Grilled vegetables en papillote are a great recipe to have on hand when you’re camping or cooking over an open fire, but they’re also delicious on your gas grill in the backyard. Here, we cook asparagus, baby peppers, and zucchini with a touch of garlic and butter. Delicious!
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Grilled watermelon
Grilling watermelon brings out its natural sweetness, which is complemented by the addition of simple sweet or savory toppings. Try this easy grilled watermelon recipe for a fun and festive summer appetizer or dessert.
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Grilled Sweet Potato Wedges with Peanut Sauce
Yes, you should roast sweet potatoes. And definitely serve these curried potato wedges with this coconut peanut butter dip with chili-garlic sauce.
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Arugula Salad with Grilled Peaches and Onions
Tarragon is the star of this dish, adding earthy notes to the sweet peaches in this easy summer salad. Leaving the skins on the peaches helps hold them together on the grill and adds extra fiber to the dish. Nectarines are a great substitute for peaches.
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Grilled and marinated zucchini boards
These zucchini planks soak up the tangy marinade, then hit the grill for a smoky finish. Fresh herbs and briny feta cheese balance the flavor. This versatile side dish pairs well with grilled chicken, steak, or fish.
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Roasted Snow Peas with Chili-Miso Butter
Miso, chili-garlic sauce and vinegar lend a savory flavor to the compound butter used to coat the charred peas.
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Grilled Summer Squash, Onions and Tomatoes
Enjoy the freshest summer vegetables straight off the grill, flavored with herbs and a hint of garlic.
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Grilled Balsamic Mushrooms
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Balsamic flavor shines through in these simple grilled mushrooms. Thyme and basil add brightness to the marinade. If your mushrooms are different sizes, cut them in half or quarters so they’re all about the same size for even cooking.
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Grilled Eggplant and Summer Zucchini Salad
Homemade balsamic reduction is the key to this healthy grilled eggplant and summer zucchini salad. It’s easy to make, but keep an eye on the vinegar as it reduces; it can burn easily. If you have any leftover, drizzle it over the strawberries.
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