Looking for the best summer sides for burgers? These simple yet delicious burger side dishes will satisfy your cravings.
Summer grilling season is in full swing, and you’ve got those juicy burgers sizzling on the grill.
But wait, what about the perfect side dish to accompany those mouthwatering patties?
From crisp salads to flavorful grilled veggies, there’s a whole world of delicious summer side dishes waiting to elevate your burger game.
Check out some of my favorite summer sides for burgers recipes in this post!
Why Summer Sides for Burgers Are Essential
When it comes to burgers, the sides are just as important as the main event. Here’s why:
- Completes the meal: A delicious side dish adds depth and variety to your burger experience, making it a truly satisfying meal.
- Balances flavors: The right side dish can complement the bold flavors of your burger, whether it’s a refreshing salad to cut through the richness or a savory side to enhance the taste.
- Enhances the barbecue vibe: Summer sides add to the laid-back, outdoor dining experience. So your burger cookout will be even more enjoyable for you and your guests.
Tips for Pairing Summer Sides with Burgers
Here’s how to choose the perfect summer sides for your burgers:
- Consider flavors: Think about the flavors in your burger and choose sides that complement them. For example, if your burger is spicy, opt for a cooling cucumber salad or coleslaw.
- Balance textures: For a satisfying dining experience, pair your juicy burger with sides that offer contrasting textures.
- Embrace seasonal produce: Take advantage of fresh summer produce like ripe tomatoes, sweet corn, and crisp lettuce to create vibrant and flavorful side dishes.
- Keep it simple: Choose sides that are easy to prepare and serve, so you’ll spend more time enjoying your burger and less time in the kitchen.
Best Summer Sides for Burgers
Celebrate summer with these tasty summer sides for burgers! Treat yourself to these easy-to-make side dishes that perfectly complement your favorite patties.
With yummy ingredients, like baby spinach, blueberries, goat cheese and avocado, this blueberry spinach salad is a delicious and easy recipe that takes minutes to make.
Experience the bold flavors of our zesty Black Bean Salsa recipe, packed with wholesome ingredients for a deliciously satisfying snack or topping. It's the perfect addition to any gathering or meal!
Summer Slaw with corn, tomatoes, and peaches is a bright and light, colorful side dish perfect for summer cookouts, picnics, and BBQs.
Easy crock pot baked beans are a simple and delicious side dish for burgers. This recipe uses dry beans and makes enough for a large group, or you can freeze the extras.
Potato salad is a summer staple, but you can add blue cheese and bacon for a unique twist.
These easy and delicious Asian Quick Pickled Cucumbers are ready in 5 minutes, and make a great cooling summer side dish for burger!
Crunchy and flavorful with a hint of sweet, carrot raisin salad is a family-pleasing classic. It's quick if you choose pre-cut carrots!
Serve this Mexican Street Corn Dip as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, a tasteful spread for poultry, or a snack to be enjoyed by the spoonful and ready in just 15 minutes.
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad combines al dente macaroni pasta with a rich, creamy mayonnaise sauce, enhanced by grated carrots and onions. This dish is the ideal accompaniment to summer burgers and beyond!
Fresh green beans are flavored with a blend of spices and Parmesan cheese, then air fried until crisp-tender. Pair these Air Fryer Parmesan Green Beans with roasted chicken, sandwiches, pasta, steak, and more!
Upgrade your fruit salad at your next cookout with this recipe for a melon salad with pistachios, coconut, and mint. It's a refreshing summer salad when watermelon and cantaloupe are in season!
Make this crispy Air Fryer Zucchini for a quick and easy side for burgers.
Three-bean salad is only for true bean lovers! It's a great lunch or side dish, and is worlds better than the stuff in the can.
Fresh summer corn is pan-fried with bacon for a classic Southern side dish. The sweet corn with crispy bacon is a comforting side dish for burgers.
Grilled potato salad is the perfect summer side dish. It goes well with everything, is super easy to make and the taste is incomparable.
Kids of all ages love these Ultimate Deviled Eggs topped with crispy bacon! Perfectly cooked eggs are stuffed with the creamiest filling and savory bacon for a fresh twist on the classic recipe.
Add a zesty twist to your meal with Tajin cucumbers! These refreshing bites pair the crispness of fresh cucumbers with the bold flavor of Tajin seasoning. Quick and easy to make, they're an ideal choice for a light appetizer or side that's bursting with flavor.
This homemade mango-habanero salsa combines ripe mangoes, red bell peppers, red onion, fiery habanero peppers, and fresh lime juice. It's sweet, spicy, and flavorful!
Shake up the boring sides with this no-mayo potato salad, which features sweet bell peppers! Everyone will rave, including the kids!
This strawberry goat cheese salad is the perfect spring and summer salad! It's made with fresh strawberries, goat cheese, spinach, walnuts, and pine nuts.
Easy Southern Crispy Fried Onion Rings made from scratch and pan-fried in a cast-iron skillet are light, crunchy, and delicious!
This Grilled Corn Salad is a great summer side dish! It's made with fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, and avocado and tossed in a tangy lemon feta dressing.
This easy delicious tomato and onion salad is the perfect side dish to serve with burgers. It's just bursting with flavor!
Based on Mexican street corn, this reimagined Middle Eastern grilled corn is tasty with sharp spices, tangy herbs, and creamy cheese.
This grilled zucchini and summer squash is the perfect summer side dish! Why just grill your main dish when it is so easy to grill your side dish?
Made with Gruyere Cheese, Sharp Cheddar, and Velveeta, this Three Cheese Macaroni and Cheese may just be the creamiest you have ever tried!
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Free printable side dish planner!
Make sure to download our free printable side dish planner! This checklist gives you ideas for side dishes for your kids every day of the week!
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