Easy 15-Minute Side Dishes

Summer Squash Ribbons With Lemon and Parmesan

Kana Okada

Need something quick to go with that main dish? These recipes for 15-minute sides will help you get dinner on the table in a flash.

1 of 18 Kana Okada

Summer Squash Ribbons With Lemon and Parmesan

Dress up strips of squash with a little olive oil, lemon juice, and shaved Parmesan for a simple, summery side—no cooking needed.

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2 of 18 Anna Williams

Chili-Lime Snap Peas

Crisp, sweet snap peas get a vibrant hit of heat from a sliced red chili pepper.

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3 of 18 Ngoc Minh Ngo

Sautéed Spinach With Basil

Toss in fresh basil leaves at the end to give wilted spinach an herbal twist.

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4 of 18 James Baigrie

Three-Bean Salad

Combine cannellini beans, kidney beans, and chickpeas for an easy no-cook option.

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5 of 18 Beatriz da Costa

Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Warm up apricot preserves and whisk in oil, white wine vinegar, and salt and pepper to create the sweet and tangy vinaigrette.

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6 of 18 Raymond Hom

Couscous With Cranberries and Almonds

7 of 18 Christopher Baker

Pea, Feta, and Crispy Prosciutto Salad

8 of 18 Jose Picayo

Carrot and Apple Slaw With Raisins

This fresh, crisp slaw uses Greek yogurt or sour cream instead of mayonnaise for a lighter, healthier take.

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9 of 18 Quentin Bacon

Green Beans With Almond-and-Lemon Brown Butter

The deliciously nutty brown butter sauce takes just 2 minutes to make.

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10 of 18 Mikkel Vang

Garlicky Green Beans With Pine Nuts

You can prep part of this 15-minute side dish in advance: Boil the beans until tender, plunge into an ice bath, drain, and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

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11 of 18 James Baigrie

Spring Pea Salad

Mild goat cheese balances out the piquant capers, shallot, and lemon zest.

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12 of 18 Charles Masters

Grilled Asparagus With Manchego

Sprinkle the dish with smoked paprika to enhance the smokiness of the grilled vegetables.

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13 of 18 Christopher Baker

Roasted Asparagus With Olive Vinaigrette

Jazz up tender, caramelized asparagus with a zippy dressing of chopped olives, parsley, vinegar, and oil.

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14 of 18 Paul Sirisalee

Kale, Radicchio, and Orange Salad

Orange segments help sweeten up this fresh, healthy salad; chopped cashews add a salty crunch.

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15 of 18 Paul Sirisalee

Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Scallions, ginger, and curry transform plain tomatoes and chickpeas into a deliciously unexpected side dish.

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16 of 18 Paul Sirisalee

Tomatoes With Ranch Dressing

The recipe calls for fresh dill, but any soft herb will work with this dressing. Try basil, chives, or thyme.

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17 of 18 Raymond Hom

Sauteed Corn and Lima Beans

The sweet corn complements the peppery arugula in this 10-minute side.

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18 of 18 Christopher Baker

Corn Salad With Feta and Walnuts

You can use raw or cooked corn in this recipe; raw kernels will be juicier and crisper.

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Easy 15-Minute Side Dishes

Summer Squash Ribbons With Lemon and Parmesan

Chili-Lime Snap Peas

Sautéed Spinach With Basil

Three-Bean Salad

Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Couscous With Cranberries and Almonds

Pea, Feta, and Crispy Prosciutto Salad

Carrot and Apple Slaw With Raisins

Green Beans With Almond-and-Lemon Brown Butter

Garlicky Green Beans With Pine Nuts

Spring Pea Salad

Grilled Asparagus With Manchego

Roasted Asparagus With Olive Vinaigrette

Kale, Radicchio, and Orange Salad

Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Tomatoes With Ranch Dressing

Sauteed Corn and Lima Beans

Corn Salad With Feta and Walnuts

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Easy 15-Minute Side Dishes

Summer Squash Ribbons With Lemon and Parmesan

Chili-Lime Snap Peas

Sautéed Spinach With Basil

Three-Bean Salad

Couscous With Apricot Vinaigrette

Couscous With Cranberries and Almonds

Pea, Feta, and Crispy Prosciutto Salad

Carrot and Apple Slaw With Raisins

Green Beans With Almond-and-Lemon Brown Butter

Garlicky Green Beans With Pine Nuts

Spring Pea Salad

Grilled Asparagus With Manchego

Roasted Asparagus With Olive Vinaigrette

Kale, Radicchio, and Orange Salad

Curried Tomatoes and Chickpeas

Tomatoes With Ranch Dressing

Sauteed Corn and Lima Beans

Corn Salad With Feta and Walnuts

You May Like

Read More

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