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Whether you like vegetable and fruit sides, or a pasta salad, this collection of 4th of July side dishes has something for you!
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Summer Sides to Love!
During our 4th of July barbecues, we typically offer a range of side dishes. We make sure to provide a combination of sweet and savory sides, as well as warm and cool sides, that pair well with our grilled main dish.
No matter how you celebrate, there are bound to be piles of food!! There are plenty of tasty accompaniments to choose from in this compilation of 4th of July side dishes.
Why we love these side dishes:
- A wide variety. You’ll find everything from classic Macaroni Salad to delicious Esquites.
- Summer produce. Many of these summer side dishes maximize the flavors of fresh, seasonal produce.
- Additional tips. We have included several tips to make your celebrations a success!
Tips for sides
- Temperature. Keep hot sides warm by using crock pots and chafing dishes. Keep chilled sides cold by placing them on trays full of ice. Do not leave food out for more than 2 hours.
- Make it festive. To make Fourth of July sides festive, serve them in red, white, and blue or patriotic patterned bowls and platters.
- Summer produce. Fresh herbs are a wonderful way to bring the fresh taste of summer to every dish. Everything from fresh basil to rosemary and fresh dill to mint is in season. Some other seasonal produce to include:
- Fruits: apples, avocado, cherries, grapes, lemons, mangos, melons, peaches, or tomatoes
- Berries: blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries
- Veggies: bell pepper, carrots, corn, cucumbers, green beans, onions, peas, summer squash, or zucchini
- Greens: chard, collard, lettuce, or spinach
Best 4th Of July Sides
You’ll find your perfect side dish in these top favorites! From Broccoli Salad topped with crispy Bacon to fresh-cut watermelon, we have it all!
These are great to serve with grilled burgers and hot dogs, or for your backyard barbecue and picnics!
1 Fruit Salad Recipe
2 Pasta Salad Recipe
3 How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
4 Asian Ramen Salad Recipe
5 How to Cut a Watermelon
6 Potato Salad Recipe
7 Greek Pasta Salad Recipe
8 Broccoli Salad Recipe
9 Snickers Salad Recipe
10 Summer Corn Salad Recipe
4th of July salad recipes
Bite into any of these tasty summer salad recipes. We have both sweet and savory Fourth of July side dishes to enjoy!
11 Pretzel Salad Recipe
12 Macaroni Salad Recipe
13 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipe
14 Broccoli Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Recipe Video
Get the recipe15 Cheesecake Fruit Salad Recipe
16 Mozzarella Pasta Salad Recipe
17 Green Bean Salad Recipe
18 Layered Pasta Salad Recipe
19 Ambrosia Salad Recipe
20 Frito Corn Salad Recipe
21 Mexican Corn Salad Recipe
22 Cobb Salad Recipe
23 Chicken Pasta Salad
24 Buffalo Chicken Salad Recipe
25 7 Layer Salad Recipe
More 4th of July sides
Grill up some asparagus or smother a baked potato in sour cream, we have the classics and more! You’re going to have a hard time choosing.
Or dip our favorite Tortilla Chips into Homemade Salsa! The options are as endless as your appetite.
26 Baked Beans Recipe
27 Grilled Asparagus
28 Easy Coleslaw Recipe
29 Perfect Baked Potato Recipe
30 Jiffy Corn Casserole Recipe
31 Crock Pot Mac and Cheese Recipe
Recipe Video
Get the recipe32 Esquites
33 Cornbread Recipe
34 Fruit Kabobs
35 Grilled Corn on the Cob
36 Sweet Cornbread Recipe
37 Asparagus Roll Ups
38 Potato Wedges Recipe
39 Homemade French Fries
40 Sweet Potato Fries recipe
41 Broccoli Slaw Recipe
A Summer Favorite!
Boiling corn on the cob is a cinch! You will love this juicy corn on the cob to put on the side of any summer meal.
We love eating corn on the cob during these hot summer months. It’s juicy, crisp, and always hits the spot.
Here is the recipe:
40+ 4th of July Side Dishes
Ingredients
- 3-4 quarts water
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3-4 cobs of corn
Instructions
- Using a large pot on your stove, pour 1 quart of water per ear of corn. Add salt, and bring water to a boil. Once water comes to a rolling boil, add your corn. Be sure to have space in the pot for all of the corn, and it's not overcrowded.
- Simmer for 4-5 minutes. Once the water returns to a boil, your corn is done. Remove the pot from heat, and cover with the lid. Corn can remain in the pot for up to half of an hour.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Sides to Celebrate!
Summer is filled with family and patriotic holidays like the Fourth of July! We love to spend that time outdoors grilling and enjoying time with family. These side dishes pair perfectly with any of our 4th of July recipes!
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This is the best lineup of ideas! The fourth is one of my favorite days of the year, and these sides can only make it better!
We love having fruit sides and I’m glad I came across this list of side dishes. Now I will never run out of side dish recipes.
Thank you so much for this list, exactly what I was looking for! I made the ramen salad and potato salad already and can’t wait to make more.
We love any reason to get together. Great variety and food for the 4th. It’s nice coming here and having everything planned for you.
I’m the only one in my house that likes baked beans and so I look forward to making your baked beans recipe every year for my extended family BBQ. it is my favorite alone or as a dip for Ruffles chips.