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    Family Favorite Summer Side Dishes

    by Mary Neumann · Leave a Comment

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    Today I am sharing a round-up of our family’s favorite summer side dish recipes, perfect for the 4th of July, picnics and barbecues! Baked beans, potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw and more!

    Family Favorite Summer Side Dishes

    To view the recipe(s) below, simply click on a photo and it will take you to the post.

     

    First up, my sister’s famous baked beans. These are the BEST and one of my sister’s most requested recipes!

    Anastasia’s Best-Ever Baked Beans

    Best Baked Beans Recipe Ever

     

    Next, Cranberry Apple Coleslaw. This recipe so simple to make and one we make year round. This is THE side dish we make most often (so quick and easy – another recipe from my sister’s kitchen).  I ALWAYS make this to top our pulled pork sandwiches and for every single barbecue. You’ll want to add this one to your recipe box!

     

    Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

    Cranberry Apple Coleslaw

     

    My Great-Grandma’s Cucumber Salad was served at every single barbecue growing up – a favorite for generations. Perfect way to use those homegrown/Farmers’ Market summer veggies.

    Grandma B’s Cucumber Salad

    Old-Fashioned Potato Salad. This is an Ina Garten recipe and our favorite potato salad. The tip for steaming the potatoes is the best.

    Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

    This next recipe is from my best friend, Sandi – Potato and Green Beans Salad. I love this salad!!

    Potato and Green Bean Salad

     

     

    Best-Ever Amish Macaroni Salad. This is a personal favorite since childhood. So darn good.

    Best-Ever Amish Macaroni Salad

    Best Amish Macaroni Salad Recipe

     

    Next, hands down, my most requested salad recipe for over twenty years. This one is a winner, always an empty bowl.

    My Most Requested Salad Recipe

     

    Next up, Mixed Berry Salad, one of  my sister’s most requested salads during summer – a cinch to make too.

    Mixed Berry Salad

     

    Looking for an awesome pasta salad with a twist? Check out this salad… another highly requested salad for over 20 years.

    Pasta Salad with a Twist

    My last recipe for this summer side dish round-up is for the spinach and strawberry lovers – this salad is as good as it looks.

    Strawberry Spinach Salad

     

     

    If you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, be sure to check these out…

    15 Fast and Easy Favorite Party Appetizers

    Have a safe and wonderful 4th of July!

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Cheers!

     

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