These 37 Healthy Sides For Burgers Don't Skimp On The Flavor (2024)

Cucumber salad is a spring and summer picnic staple, and for good reason: When tossed in a bright vinegar-based dressing and packed with thinly sliced onions, cukes can withstand warm temperatures and sit out at a sunny outdoor gathering for hours.

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These loaded sweet potato fries are not only more nutritious than the average fries, thanks to nutrient-dense sweet potatoes, but they’re also layered with a flavorful Mediterranean tomato-cucumber salad, and made even better with a tahini-yogurt sauce.

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Blueberries, peaches, cucumbers, AND feta? You’ll be amazed by how well this combination comes together in salad form (and how well it goes with savory summer faves!).

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What can't the air fryer do? After air frying until the cobs turn bright yellow and the kernels are tender, you'll stir up a tangy feta topping to make Greek-inspired street corn (kind of like Mexican elote, but with Greek yogurt instead of cotija).

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These fries get coated in a cheesy, garlicky mixture before baking at a high heat, giving them an ultra-crispy crust, perfect for dunking in your favorite sauce. They're also so easy to whip up, only taking around 30 minutes for a delicious side that everyone will be grabbing for.

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Here we're using couscous as the base for a confetti of colored vegetables (cucumbers! bell peppers! red onion!), doused in a creamy lemon Dijon dressing. We’ve also added tangy fetaand sun-dried tomatoes, crunchy toasted almonds, and nutty, earthy chickpeas to give it a little added oomph. It’s simple and light, but still special enough for a celebration.

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French potato salad is the punchy, bright, and herby addition to your list of summer side dishesthat you didn’t know you needed. Tender, creamy potatoes get tossed with a garlicky mustard dressing and showered with plenty of fresh chopped herbs to create this simple and satisfying version of the crowd-pleasing side.

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Are you a sweet potato fry fan? You’re going to LOVE these. Let us introduce you to your new favorite—yuca fries. These sweet and nutty cassava fries do take a bit of preparation, but once you’ve peeled, chopped, and boiled them, you can turn them into extremely crispy fries that’ll rival any French fry.

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The star of this sunny cabbage salad is sweet corn, and we use the kernels two ways: First up is alongside the cherry tomatoes, carrots, and yellow bell pepper. Second, the real fun begins when you blend kernels into the dressing. They add depth and help make the texture super creamy!

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Sweet syrupy honey, fresh tart orange juice, and bright lemon zest come together to elevate fresh (and even not-so-in-season!) fruit to new heights.

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If your family cookout doesn’t feature a big bowl of this salad, you’re seriously missing out. Fresh green beans are tossed with cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta in a simple red wine vinaigrette for a Greek-inspired side that’s as light and fresh as it is seasonal.

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This versatile chickpea salad is a great side dish (hello, potlucks!) but can easily be a full meal on its own. Adding a spoonful of Dijon mustard to your red wine vinaigrette makes it creamier in both taste and body—consider it your secret weapon in making a classic dressing just that much better.

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Who wants to deep fry in a huge pot of oil every time they want fries? Not us! But these? They're worth the 30 minutes, the easy clean-up, and the relatively measly 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil.

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Got a Dorito craving? You'll love these crispy, ranch "chips". Made with a summertime favorite, zucchini, these chips have all the flavor and less of the carbs. Tip: Now is the perfect time to use a mandoline ( if you have one)!

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One of our favorite ways to enjoy watermelon is in a refreshing salad. With mint, feta, red onion, cucumber, and a balsamic glaze, this one's got everything you love about traditional watermelon salad, but with an additional protein boost from one of our favorite grains, fluffy and nutritious quinoa.

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When searching for our go-to summer side, we decided to give classic asparagus the Caprese treatment. This easy, extra-cheesy side comes together in 30 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute addition to your pasta or chicken dinner. Plus: using low moisture motz will make this even healthier!

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We love classic sautéed Brussels sprouts, but sometimes we crave something with a bit more kick. These slightly spicy salty-sweet sprouts make for a unique and easy side dish.

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This easy salad comes together quickly and works as a side dish, a great topping for anything grilled, or as an appetizer with tortilla chips. Think of this as a medley of the most exciting parts of a vegetarian burrito bowl, unadulterated by rice, and hyped up by a little honey-lime action.

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Most days, we don't have time to make an elaborate side dish, and something simple is all we crave. This easy, quick-sautéed zucchini is the perfect side dish for those nights. It's full of flavor, and the zucchini slightly caramelizes as it cooks in the cast-iron pan. Yum!

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Nuts and grated cheese in some form are a great addition to this broccoli salad, but you don't have to stick to almonds and cheddar. Feel free to sub in roughly chopped walnuts and goat cheese for something a bit fancy, or spiced pecans and pepper Jack for a bit of kick.

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