10 Delicious Vegetable Side Dishes Perfect for Summer

The beauty of summer is that you can enjoy a meal on the deck with your family. Another amazing thing I’ve noticed is that the outdoors make vegetables more palatable for even picky kiddos. Before you make your next meal plan, be sure to check out these 10 delicious vegetable side dishes perfect for summer meals.

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Are you excited for summer barbecues? Our extended families love hosting pitch-ins all summer long. That means we need some go-to side dishes to bring. These delicious recipes have us covered no matter what veggies we have on hand.

 

Close up of Garlic roasted mushrooms on a sheet pan

Garlic Roasted Mushrooms (Home Made Lovely)

Mushrooms are amazing! Roasting them in garlic makes them phenomenal! If you’re a mushroom lover you can’t miss this easy recipe.

 

White dish of Italian green beans

Italian Seasoned Fresh Green Beans (Teaspoon of Goodness)

Looking for an easy way to amp up the flavor of your green beans? This side dish has you covered. It is also easy to whip up a big batch for family reunions and parties.

 

Plate of au gratin potatoes with baking dish in background

Easy Potatoes Au Gratin (A Mom’s Take)

Potato dishes are always a big crowd pleaser! This recipe makes au gratin potatoes crazy easy for a week night dinner or a large BBQ.

 

Close Up of Tomato Avocado Salad

Tomato Avocado Salad (Cincy Shopper)

Lighten up the side dishes with this easy salad recipe. It is great for cooling down on hot summer days (or nights).

 

broccoli salad in a bowl

Creamy Broccoli Salad with Apples and Cherries (Delightful’E’Made)

This is another great side dish for hot summer days. It is the perfect mix of tangy, sweet, and crunchy!

 

Plate full of ham, potatoes, and collard greens

Sweet & Tangy Sauteed Collard Greens (Comfort Spring)

Don’t knock it ’til you try it. Collard greens are delicious and this recipe steps it up even more. Try pairing it with grilled chicken and corn on the cob for an amazing summer meal.

 

Corn on the cob stacked in a white dish

Easiest Way to Make Corn on the Cob (Made in a Pinch)

Speaking of corn on the cob, this recipe keeps your grill and your stove free for the rest of your meal. Find out this super simple cooking method now!

 

Small dish of chipotle lime edamame

Chipotle Lime Edamame (Dizzy, Busy, and Hungry)

Again, edamame is delicious on it’s own but adding a fiesta twist makes it amazing! This recipe makes a great appetizer, side dish, or even a snack.

 

Thai Tangy Cucumber Salad in a white square dish

Tangy Thai Cucumber Salad (Made in a Day)

Cucumber is such a fresh summer vegetable. That makes it perfect for pairing with tangy Thai flavor! Find out how to do it with this easy recipe.

 

Cookie Sheet of baked asparagus topped with cheese

Cheesy Crispy Baked Asparagus (DIY Adulation)

Last but certainly not least, this delicious asparagus recipe is incredibly easy to make. Layer it, toss it in the oven, and enjoy. It doesn’t get much easier than that!

 

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I totally recommend trying all of these 10 delicious vegetable side dishes this summer. You can’t go wrong with any of them and your friends and family will love them. What are your favorite vegetables to enjoy this time of year? Let me know in the comments!

Now, let’s get onto this week’s Merry Monday link party! Share all of your awesomeness with us then check out what your friends are sharing this week. Can’t wait to see you down there!

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Red White and Blue Swirl Cake Mix Cookies

Looking for a patriotic sweet treat to serve at your celebration? These red white and blue swirl cake mix cookies are the perfect easy solution. They are soft and delicious with that fabulous USA flair!

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Everyone knows I’m a sucker for desserts. Not only have I always had a sweet tooth but desserts are so much easier to make pretty.

I mean, if my lobster came out looking like a unicorn I likely wouldn’t be able to eat it. Yuck! On the other hand, if you give me a cookie that looks like a unicorn, I’m all about it.

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That’s why you will always find new holiday treat recipes like these red white and blue swirl cake mix cookies on DIY Adulation. Colorful, pretty, and festive desserts are a fabulous creative outlet that you get to share with friends and family.

 

Plate of red, white, and blue cookies

Ingredients

Step 1

First, preheat your oven to 375° F.

Step 2

Next empty both boxes of cake mix into a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Add your eggs and milk and stir until thoroughly mixed.

Note:

Step 4

Next, separate your batter into thirds in 3 mixing bowls.

 

Blue food coloring in mixing bowl of batter

Red food coloring in mixing bowl of batter

Step 5

Once your batter is separated, add blue food coloring to one bowl of batter and red to a second bowl of batter.

Tip:

 

Blue cookie batter in mixing bowl

Red cookie batter in mixing bowl

Step 6

Stir the food coloring into the batter thoroughly. Be sure to either rinse off your spoon/spatula between colors or use a separate one for each color. You don’t want to end up with purple in one of your bowls.

 

Red, white, and blue cookie batter in piping bag

Step 7

After your red and blue batter is mixed, add dollops of each of the 3 batters into a piping bag alternately.

Tip:

 

red, white, and blue dough on parchment lined cookie sheet

Step 8

Next, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut the end off of your filled piping bag and pipe on your cookies in a swirl motion.

Step 9

Bake in the over at 375° F for 8 minutes.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and cool on the rack for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Makes Roughly 84 Cookies

 

Plate of red, white, and blue cookies

Plate of red, white, and blue cookies

Aren’t these red white and blue swirl cake mix cookies fantastic? They are seriously the softest cookies you will ever taste.

 

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If you want to make them in advance of your party you can store them in the fridge for up to a weeks and they will still be soft.

Any longer than that and I recommend freezing them. Remember to pull them out 12-24 hours in advance to ensure they defrost in time for your celebration!

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Sweet Frozen Treats to Beat the Heat

Once you have your summer activities scheduled it is time to start thinking about how to keep cool. After a long day in the sun with the kiddos you need to cool down. What better way than with these sweet frozen treats to beat the heat?

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During the summer I am the one freaking out when the Kona Ice truck comes, not the kids. I absolutely love loading up my sno-cone with a million different flavors. It is the ultimate summer treat.

Unfortunately, weekly Kona Ice treats would absolutely destroy our budget. Instead, we save money by making our own cool treats. You can too with these delicious recipes.

 

2 Scoops of Key Lime Pie Ice Cream in a Bowl

No Churn Key Lime Pie Ice Cream (Domestically Creative)

If you love key lime pie then you will go crazy for this delicious ice cream. Whip it up for a fruity, creamy treat to cool down with.

 

Raspberry Coconut Pops in a bowl of Ice

Dairy-Free Raspberry Coconut Pops (Play Dates to Parties)

Words cannot express how amazing these frozen pops look! Make a large batch to pull out anytime the kids ask for dessert.

 

Reeses Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream in a Metal Cup

Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream (Mommy Hates Cooking)

Heads up peanut butter lovers, this one’s for you! Mine will definitely topped with some hot fudge. What will you top yours with?

 

Strawberry Basil Granita in a round dish

Strawberry Basil Granita (Play Dates to Parties)

Go for a more sophisticated dessert with this amazing granita! This is the perfect dessert to wow your guests or take your family dinner to the next level.

 

3 Scoops of Margarita Ice Cream in a Bowl

Margarita Ice Cream (All That’s Jas)

Don’t forget to take some time for you this summer, too. Enjoy a moms night on the deck and serve up this delicious margarita ice cream.

 

Lemon Icebox Pie in a Pie Dish

Easy No-Bake Lemon Icebox Pie (Rose Bakes)

More of a fix it and forget it kind of mom? Then this icebox pie is perfect for you!

 

Overhead photo of frosted lemonade with a paper straw and lemon garnish

Frosted Lemonade (Delightful’E’Made)

Who doesn’t love a delicious frozen lemon treat? This frosted lemonade is a fantastic way to beat the heat and feel refreshed.

 

Lavender Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies on a plate

Lavender Ice Cream Sandwiches Recipe (Home Cooking Memories)

This is another decadent dessert to enjoy this summer. If you love lavender then you will adore these ice cream sandwiches.

 

2 Bowls of blueberry nice cream with blueberries on top

Easy Homemade Blueberry Nice Cream Recipe (She Saved)

Looking for a sweet frozen treat to beat the summer heat that you can feel good about? With only 3 delicious ingredients, you can have dessert every day guilt-free.

 

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Whipped Frozen Cinnamon Pear Pies (DIY Adulation)

Like a little crunch with your ice cream? You will love these frozen pear pies. They are sweet, crunchy, and smooth to satisfy your taste buds.

 

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Which one of these sweet frozen treats to beat the heat is going on your list this summer? Don’t worry, you can still indulge in that Kona Ice occasionally. I definitely will be at least once this summer. These treats are great for the rest of break, though.

Now that we have ideas to stock the freezer over summer break, it’s time to start the party. Link up your latest and greatest at the Merry Monday Link Party below! Don’t forget to check out what everyone else is sharing while you’re down there.

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