Summer side dish recipes

Add feta and basil to roasted vegetables for a perfect summer side dish. The trick is to cut the veggies the same size, so they cook simultaneously

Pair this salad with barbecued chicken as part of a summer menu. Made with peaches, mozzarella and a lemon and caper dressing, it's also great on its own

Enjoy a fresh take on peas made with parsley and mint. Add a pinch of chilli flakes, if you like, and serve as a side dish

Our classic potato salad recipe is the perfect barbecue side dish, great for picnic spreads or paired with roast leftovers. Try our easy, versatile recipe

Enjoy these wedges seasoned with paprika, oregano and onion powder. Serve as a snack with mayo, or alongside your favourite barbecue dishes

Forget shop-bought versions and make a homemade slaw. It's an ideal side dish for barbecues or to serve with burgers, salads, sandwiches and more

Make a fresh and colourful Greek salad in no time. It's great with grilled meats at a barbecue, or on its own as a veggie main

Roasting courgettes with lemon zest and chilli flakes makes an easy, flavourful side. Serve with your favourite meat, fish or veggie mains

Make an easy classic coleslaw base then tailor it to your tastes. Apple and cheese work well, plus fennel, celeriac, raisins, spring onions or fresh herbs

Enjoy a fresher, seasonal version of mushy peas. If you prefer them very soft, you can purée them. They make an ideal side dish to homemade fish and chips

Not one to leave your tummy rumbling, this filling salad really hits the spot and has a spicy kick

Enjoy slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic as a summer side dish. Woody herbs like thyme, rosemary or bay can also be added to flavour the oil

This superhealthy salad is the perfect summer side dish

This vibrant dish has all the flavours of the Mediterranean for holiday dining at home

What can be better than dunking crispy roast Jersey Royals into gooey baked cheese? It's a simple, delicious and indulgent sharing dish

This fresh and light salad makes an ideal summer evening supper

Indulge in this moreish, Mediterranean side dish with chunks of bread and plenty of summer salads

Use tortilla wraps and a muffin tin to make individually portioned egg, salami and tomato bites - ideal for lunch boxes or picnics

Serve these glazed sweet potatoes as a side dish at a barbecue, or turn them into a summer salad by tossing through handfuls of rocket or watercress

Veggies needn't feel left out at barbecues with these spiced paneer and new potato kebabs

The taste of warm, buttery corn on the cob is hard to beat on a summer day, and it makes a great side dish to spicy chicken

This zingy side salad is packed full of goodness and it adds a touch of colour to any dish

Ditch the boring burger buns and try this easy side dish with burgers or chicken at your next barbecue

A hidden layer of bacon makes this traditional scotch egg recipe extra special