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Salads and Sides

Elevate any meal with our collection of easy side dish recipes and fresh, vibrant salads. Whether you need a quick weekday addition or a special holiday dish, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here.

Try our crowd-pleasing Creamy Cheesy Carrot Casserole for your next Easter or Thanksgiving dinner. We also feature vintage salad recipes like our Sour Cream Cucumber Salad, which is a perfect staple for summer potlucks.

Explore a variety of oven-baked sides, tangy pickled vegetables, and tasty pasta salads. This collection makes it simple to find the perfect pairing for any main course your family loves.

Be sure to check out our Sauces & Dips category for easy dressings & more!

Oven baked & holiday favorites

  • mac finished
    Cheddar Parmesan Mac and Cheese
  • creamy cheesy carrot casserole
    Creamy Cheesy Carrot Casserole
  • cheesy rice zucchini casserole
    Cheesy Rice Zucchini Casserole
  • on plate
    Seasoned Oven Roasted Potatoes

Salads with simple vinaigrettes

  • asparagus tomato salad
    Asparagus Tomato Salad
  • english cucumber salad
    English Cucumber Salad (10 Minute Recipe!)
  • mediterranean bean salad
    Mediterranean Bean Salad
  • chickpea cucumber feta salad
    Chickpea Cucumber Feta Salad

Creamy & vintage potluck staples

  • broccoli crunch salad
    Broccoli Crunch Salad
  • creamy avocado zucchini salad
    Creamy Avocado Zucchini Salad
  • salad in serving bowl
    The Best Creamy Cucumber Sour Cream Salad with Fresh Dill
  • macaroni salad
    Macaroni Salad

Cold pasta salads for summer

  • salad in bowl with spoon
    Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
  • Close-up overhead view of a white bowl filled with Mexican street corn pasta salad, garnished with sliced jalapeños and crumbled cotija cheese on a marble surface.
    Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
  • pepperoni pasta salad in bowl
    Pepperoni Pasta Salad
  • southwest pasta salad with chicken in bowl
    Creamy Southwest Pasta Salad with Chicken & Zesty Lime Dressing

Easy refrigerator pickled vegetables

  • refrigerator dill pickles
    Refrigerator Dill Pickles
  • pickled asparagus in jar
    Pickled Asparagus Recipe
  • pickled red beet salad
    Pickled Red Beet Salad
  • pickled peppers in mason jars
    Pickled Red Bell Peppers

Healthy vegetable slaws

  • carrot slaw
    Easy Carrot Cucumber Slaw with Dijon Vinaigrette
  • A top-down view of a glass bowl filled with Zucchini Slaw, featuring shredded zucchini, diced red and green bell peppers, and onions.
    Zucchini Slaw
  • mexican rainbow coleslaw
    Mexican Rainbow Coleslaw

More easy side dish recipes

  • cajun pasta salad in serving bowl
    Zesty Cajun Pasta Salad with Chicken
  • simple peas salad recipe in serving bowl
    Easy & Simple Pea Salad Recipe with Ham (Perfect Holiday Leftover Recipe)
  • avocado egg salad
    Avocado Egg Salad (High in Protein & No Mayo!)
  • Bowl of buttered egg noodles with crumbled feta cheese and basil
    Buttered Egg Noodles (with Feta Cheese)
  • fire and ice tomato salad
    Fire and Ice Tomato Salad
  • broccoli quinoa salad
    Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
  • healthy potato salad
    Healthy Potato Salad
  • classic chicken salad in serving tray
    Classic Chicken Salad Recipe
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