With that in mind, we compiled a dozen delicious side dishes that require no cooking at all.
Instead, we’ve got healthy dishes packed withBrussels sproutsandchickpeas,easy-to-make soups, and more.
Keep reading for some easy, no-cook side dish recipes!
Photo: Caitlin Bensel
A tartapple cider vinegar dressingties everything together, and shavings of aged provolone offer sharp, savory notes throughout.
Serve this fresh dish alongsidefish tacosor chicken kebabs for the perfect warm-weather meal.
Serve this dish alongside grilled proteins like fish, chicken, or steak.
Heami Lee
Try it with fish tacos, grilled chicken or steak, or even scrambled eggs.
Lime juice, sour cream, pepitas, and cilantro provide flavorful finishing touches.
Mint leaves and salty Marcona almonds balance the rich flavors, and give this dish the perfect finishing touches.
Caitlin Bensel
Mozzarella, Salami, and Olive Salad
Think of this savory side as acharcuterie platterfor one.
Stir together the ingredients, and voila!
A great veggie side in under 10 minutes.
Jen Causey
Jennifer Causey
Jen Causey
Ann Stratton
Greg DuPree
Photo by: Victor Protasio
Romulo Yanes
Greg DuPree
Johnny Miller
Ngoc Minh Ngo
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