10 Standout Side Dishes That Require Only 5 Ingredients or Fewer
Serious Eats / Julia EstradaOne of my favorite side dishes to make in the summer is a Caprese salad. With sweet, juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, aromatic basil, and good quality olive oil (no balsamic vinegar here!), I can serve a standout side dish that requires just a few simple ingredients. That’s the beauty of summer and the produce it brings—when the fruits and veggies are as good as they are, you really don’t need much to make them shine. Below, we’ve put together a list of 10 recipes—including the beloved Caprese—that require only five ingredients or fewer (not counting pantry staples like salt and olive oil). Think salads, roasted and air-fried veggies, and even some fried potatoes. You won’t want the summer to pass you by without making at least one of these. Watermelon, Feta, and Mint SaladSerious Eats / Liz VoltzReaching for the juiciest watermelon you can find is key to getting this salad right.Air-Fryer Green BeansSerious Eats / Morgan Hunt GlazeYou can make crisp, lightly blistered green beans in your air fryer in under 10 minutes. They’re great as-is or dressed up with one of our four easy flavor variations.20 Minute Air-Fryer CauliflowerSerious Eats / Morgan Hunt GlazeGet dinner on the table fast with our recipe for crisp, tender air-fryer cauliflower. Enjoy it as is, or dress it up with our three easy variations.Creamed Shishito PeppersSasha MarxThis recipe is perfect as a stand-alone side dish, a pizza topping, a taco filling, and so much more.Fried Papas Criollas (Colombian-style Creamy Fried Potatoes)Serious Eats / Diana ChistrugaThese Colombian-style potatoes are lightly fried whole, resulting in a supremely creamy and tender texture when you bite into them.Kachumbari (East African Tomato Salad)Serious Eats / Amanda SuarezThis vibrant mixture of fresh tomatoes tossed with raw onion, chile pepper, cilantro, and lime or lemon juice is a staple salad in East African countries.Charcoal Chimney–Grilled Broccolini With XO SauceVicky WasikMake a better version of grilled broccolini by using the intense heat of a charcoal chimney starter.Caprese SaladSerious Eats / Julia EstradaIn this recipe, the only trick is to use high-quality, in-season ingredients… and put the balsamic back in the cupboard.Marinated Mozzarella, Cherry Tomato, and Basil SaladSerious Eats / Diana ChistrugaBy using cherry or grape tomatoes and ciliegine mozzarella, this recipe gives you the best flavors of a Caprese salad without all the fuss of chopping.Blistered-Tomato Pasta Salad With BasilDaniel GritzerHere, pasta salad gets a thoughtful upgrade by cooking the tomatoes just until bursting so that they release their rich juices into a flavorful sauce.
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