Looking for simple side dishes to add to your Fourth of July menu? Find 33 best 4th of July side dish recipes that are perfect for potlucks, backyard parties, patriotic BBQs, and outdoor gatherings.
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I’ve always loved the 4th of July! BBQs, fireworks, and gathering with friends and family is one of the things I look most forward to when summer comes. Plus, it’s the perfect time to try out those delicious BBQ side dishes and cold salad recipes you’ve been wanting to make.
Which is why I decided to gather up some quick and easy sides just in case you are hosting a large 4th of July gathering or need a quick make-ahead dish for your summer potluck. You are sure to find something in this list that is simple to make and will hold up well in the summer heat.
Perfect for adding to your 4th of July menu, these crowd-pleasing summer salads and side dishes are guaranteed to impress and will be the perfect accompaniment to your burgers, ribs, hot dogs, and grilled chicken this summer.
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33 Best 4th of July Side Dish Recipes
Celebrate Independence Day with these easy side dishes that are perfect for feeding a crowd at your Fourth of July picnic, backyard BBQ, or family cookout. You will find everything from tangy coleslaw, to creamy pasta salads, potato side dishes, and some patriotic fruit salads that everyone will love.
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The Benson Street
Patriotic American Flag Caprese Salad
Celebrate with this no-bake American Flag Caprese Salad! A patriotic 4th of July appetizer spread with basil, mozzarella & tomato—perfect for any 4th of July party platter!
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2
Little Black Skillet
Red, White, and Blue Cheese Potato Salad with Bacon
This patriotic red, white, and blue cheese potato salad recipe is sure to be the hit at your next cookout. Made with blue cheese dressing, herbs, and crispy bacon, it's the perfect make-ahead side dish recipe.
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3
A Cedar Spoon
Italian Pasta Salad
This easy Italian pasta salad would be the perfect addition to your picnics and get-togethers this summer. It's loaded with chickpeas, artichokes, roasted red peppers, pepperoni, salami, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
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4
Simple And Fraiche
Crispy Smashed Potato Salad
This Crispy Smashed Potato Salad is the perfect side dish for your summer BBQ or 4th of July picnic. It's made with roasted baby potatoes that are smashed, baked until golden, and tossed in a creamy herby dressing.
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5
Modern Honey
Best Summer Caprese Pasta Salad
Easy and delicious, this caprese summer salad is made with juicy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, fresh basil, and a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing. Perfect for sharing at your summer gathering.
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6
Mom Foodie
Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Recipe
Try this Dill Pickle pasta salad with lots of pickles and fresh dill in a creamy dressing. Perfect for adding to your Fourth of July menu.
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7
Risa’s Family Kitchen
Potato Salad with Dill Pickles
This Potato Salad with Dill Pickles is a favorite side dish for summer barbecuing. Made with a creamy mayo based dressing and mixed with red potatoes, celery, green onions, dill pickles, and hard-boiled eggs. It's the perfect side dish to share at your summer party.
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8
Real Life of Lulu
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
All the delicious flavors of creamy deviled eggs turned into a crowd-pleasing pasta salad that would be a great addition to your 4th of July BBQ or cookout.
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9
Get Inspired Everyday!
Potato Salad
You will love this creamy potato salad (no eggs option) for your 4th of July BBQ, picnic, or potluck.
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10
Our Love Language is Food
Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad
This bacon ranch pasta salad is creamy, delicious, and perfect for BBQs and potlucks. Plus, it's ready in just 30 minutes!
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11
Dinners Done Quick
Easy Caprese Salad
Made with cherry tomatoes and blueberries, this easy caprese salad is a fresh, festive side for 4th of July!
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12
Small Town Woman
Broccoli Pasta Salad
Perfect to add to your 4th of July menu, this easy broccoli pasta salad combines rotini pasta, blanched broccoli florets, crisp bacon, red onion, cheddar cheese, and sunflower seeds in a slightly sweet mayo base.
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13
Whipped it up
Broccoli Crunch Salad with Candied Pecans
Broccoli salad is packed with crunchy candied pecans and is perfect for any picnic or cookout.
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14
Chicken Fried Kitchen
Southern Pea Salad
This Southern pea salad is creamy, sweet, and loaded with bacon and cheddar. It's and easy and delicious BBQ side dish that is perfect for backyard cookouts, potlucks, and family gatherings.
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15
Bless This Meal
15 Minute Celery Cucumber Salad
This Crunchy Celery Cucumber Salad is made with fresh herbs, crisp green apple, and a bright lemon-honey dressing and can be ready in just 15 minutes for the perfect side dish for BBQs and potlucks.
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16
The Wholesome Spoon
Avocado Shrimp Salad
Looking for an easy and delicious summer salad for your party or 4th of July gathering? Try this Avocado Shrimp Salad that's loaded with juicy shrimp, avocado chunks, charred corn and jalapeño, and chili lime oil.
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17
Avocado Skillet
Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad with Basil
This Summer Corn and Cucumber Salad with basil is the perfect summer salad for your holiday party, picnic, or potluck.
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18
Hungry Whisk
Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
Try this creamy and flavorful Street Corn Pasta Salad that is ideal for picnics and family gatherings this summer.
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19
The Savvy Mama Lifestyle
Layered Bacon Cornbread Salad
This Southern Bacon Cornbread Salad is made with layers of beans, cheese, cornbread, dressing, tomato & bacon for a fun and tasty side dish for your patriotic celebration.
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20
The Fresh Cooky
Corn Pudding Recipe without Jiffy Mix
This simple corn casserole without Jiffy makes the perfect side dish for your summer potluck or picnic.
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21
Mommy Rose
Classic Cornbread Recipe
Learn how you can make this easy classic cornbread recipe from scratch with a few simple ingredients. This delicious cornbread is buttery, lightly sweet and ready in just 30 minutes!
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22
Sense & Edibility
5 Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
This ultra-cheesy Baked Mac and Cheese is made with 5 different types of cheese: American, extra sharp cheddar, colby jack, smoked gouda, and smoked gruyere.
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23
Dutch Oven Daddy
Chuck Wagon Brisket and Beans
This hearty Brisket and Beans recipe combines tender brisket with bacon and rich spices for a delicious, crowd-pleasing meal that's perfect for your Fourth of July celebration.
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24
The Magical Slow Cooker
Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Beans
Loaded baked beans made in the slow cooker are an easy and delicious side dish that is guaranteed to impress.
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25
Craving Something Healthy
Easy 5 Bean Salad
This delicious 5 bean salad is a healthy, make-ahead summer salad that everyone loves for a cookout, potluck, or tasty side dish.
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26
Flavorful Eats
Garlic Dill Pickles
Enjoy these homemade Garlic Dill Pickles, that are a tangy, crunchy snack that's ideal for sharing at your summer party.
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27
Love From the Oven
Creamy Coleslaw
This creamy coleslaw is made with simple and fresh ingredients that is perfect for adding to your 4th of July menu.
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28
Recipes From a Pantry
Tomato Feta Salad with Peach and Strawberry
This easy Tomato Feta Salad is loaded with strawberries, peaches, greens and topped with sweet and tangy homemade honey mustard.
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29
Budget Delicious
Grilled Watermelon Salad
Grilled Watermelon Salad with Feta and Blueberries is the perfect summer salad for your 4th of July picnic or cookout. Easy, affordable and everyone will love this delicious salad!
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30
Kalyn's Kitchen
Red White and Blue Salad
This Red White and Blue Salad made with fruit is an easy and crowd-pleasing side dish for your holiday party with American flag colors!
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31
The Cookin' Chicks
Red White and Blue Cheesecake Salad
This delicious red, white, and blue cheesecake salad is perfect for any potluck or celebration this summer.
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32
Ginger Homemaking
Easy Red White and Blue Fruit Salad
Everyone will love this red white and blue fruit salad. It's the perfect recipe for the 4th of July!
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33
Real Life Recipes
Easy Fruit Salad for 4th of July BBQs
Try this festive patriotic fruit salad with berries, watermelon, and pineapple tossed in a lemon-honey dressing for your summer parties and 4th of July gatherings
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