15+ Make & Take Side Dishes for a Cookout or Potluck
It’s not technically summer until June 21, but once the kids are out of school and the temperature reaches 85, this momma is officially in summer mode. My favorite part of summer is all the opportunities for delicious food from picnics, cookouts, potlucks, and pool days. I always like to bring a tasty side with me that’s packed with fruits or veggies and perfect for cooling down after enjoying the sun.
We’ve all been there too. We make the perfect dish, but after a 30-minute car ride, the dish is less than perfect upon arrival. Dishes that you can easily make and take are a must during the summer.
Check out some of my favorite make and take side dishes below!
Salads
(Plus, here are more 25 salad recipes for summer!)
Apple and Dried Cherry Coleslaw from Produce for Kids
Balsamic Caprese Pasta Salad from Salt and Lavendar
Citrus Asian Broccoli Slaw from Produce for Kids
Potato Salad with Honey Mustard Vinaigrette from Chew Out Loud
Summer Fruit Salad from Produce for Kids
Brussels Sprout, Cranberry, and Roasted Almond Salad from Create Kids Club
Dips
Creamy Roasted Red Bell Pepper Dip from Meal Planning Magic
Quick & Easy Mediterranean Hummus Dip from Create Kids Club
Guacamole Hummus from Produce for Kids
Veggie Loaded 7 Layer Dip from Little Broken
Black Bean and Corn Salsa from Produce for Kids
Mexican Corn Dip from Damn Delicious
Appetizers
Berry Melon Bruschetta from Produce for Kids
Cucumber Hummus Bites from A Cedar Spoon
No-Cook Summer Rolls from Produce for Kids
Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels from Dinner at the Zoo
Greek Stuffed Celery from Produce for Kids