Celebrate Independence Day with these crowd-pleasing 4th of July side dishes that include pasta and potato salads, coleslaw, and a seasonal lineup of fresh and delicious favorites.
Every hero needs a sidekick and these side dishes for the 4th are so good you will be making them all summer long.
So whether you are throwing a backyard BBQ cookout or picnicking in the park you will want to fill the table with a plethora of these options.
4th of July Side Dishes to Make all Summer!
Easy Slow Cooker Baked Beans
This Crock Pot Baked Beans recipe is the perfect side to bring to a potluck or barbecue.
The BEST Potato Salad Recipe
This easy potato salad recipe is made with a few simple ingredients, including potatoes, eggs, and our favorite spices.
Easy Twice Baked Potato Recipe
Twice-baked potatoes are a simple and delicious side dish that isn’t much more work than mashed potatoes – but is always impressive!
Garlic Parmesan Corn on the Cob
Garlic Parmesan Corn is the best way to cook corn on the cob! Grilled or roasted to perfection, this is the perfect easy side dish!
Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad
Mexican Street Corn Potato Salad is a delicious and easy potato salad recipe. Bright and flavourful, the Mexican Street Corn element adds some fiesta to a classic potato salad.
Cajun Maque Choux Macaroni Salad
This Cajun salad recipe with crispy bacon and corn, is a must-try, new go-to, summer-loving must-do. Inspired by the classic, Maque Choux, this Cajun macaroni salad recipe is easy, approachable, make-ahead, kid-friendly, and pot-luck perfect.
Peach Corn Tomato Salad with Miso Vinaigrette
This peach corn tomato salad with basil, parmesan, and a flavorful miso vinaigrette is the ultimate fresh and healthy summer side dish!
Dill Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats
Dill Cream Cheese Cucumber Boats, mini cucumbers stuffed with homemade flavored cream cheese, a great party app or snack!
Tortellini Pasta Salad
This addictive Tortellini Pasta Salad is tossed with a flavorful homemade dressing and is sure to vanish quickly at your next party or BBQ!
Grilled Vegetables with Basil Vinaigrette
Grilling gives these simply prepared vegetables the perfect amount of SMOKY flavor!! The basil vinaigrette is LOADED with layers of flavor and ready in 1 minute! Healthy, fast, EASY, minimal cleanup = the PERFECT recipe!
Bacon Ranch Grilled Potatoes
Foil pack potatoes grilled with bacon, cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing. The dinner recipe is perfect for campfire or grilling.
Berry Watermelon Fruit Salad
A foolproof berry watermelon fruit salad, packed with four kinds of berries, fresh cherries, and juicy watermelon. Always a crowd-pleaser, this healthy fruit salad couldn’t be easier to make and is full of sweet, summer flavor.
The Best Broccoli Salad Recipe
This spin on classic southern broccoli salad is bursting with color and surprise ingredients.
Classic Coleslaw
Make this creamy classic coleslaw recipe with mayo and vinegar dressing a staple at all of your BBQs, potlucks, and birthday parties. Don’t reserve this crisp coleslaw just for entertaining though; when you have this ultimate side dish on your plate, everything just tastes better.
More 4th of July Recipes!
- Best 4th of July Appetizers
- Easy 4th of July Desserts – Patriotic Recipes
- 4th of July Side Dishes To Make All Summer
- 4th of July Cherry Bombs
- 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Fourth of July Party Treats
- Best Green Bean Casserole
- Roasted Butternut Squash and Cauliflower Sheet Pan Meal
- Easy Taco Salad Flag