30 Easy 4th of July Side Dishes

Our best 4th of July side dishes! They include everything you need for a crowd-pleasing cookout: pasta salad, corn on the cob, watermelon, and more.

  Have you decided what 4th of July side dishes you’re making this year? If you’re still on the fence, you’re in the right place! Below, I’ve rounded up our best 4th of July sides for a crowd-pleasing cookout. They range from BBQ classics like coleslaw to easy grilling recipes and picnic salads galore. Many are easy to toss together at the last minute, and even more are great for making ahead. I don’t know about you, but the side dishes are always my favorite part of an Independence Day BBQ. They’re the most fun, fresh, and flavorful part of…

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Photograph of Jeanine Donofrio and Jack Mathews in their kitchen

Hi, I'm Jeanine

I'm a New York Times bestselling cookbook author and the founder of Love & Lemons, a trusted recipe resource for millions of readers. My passion is creating healthy, fun, and delicious vegetarian recipes that celebrate seasonal ingredients and flavors. Let's get cooking!

More about us...

  • The New York Times
  • People
  • Bon Appétit
  • Forbes
  • Oprah
  • The Washington Post
  • Good Morning America
  • SELF
  • Epicurious
  • The Kitchn