It's safe to say that regular burgers and cheeseburgers are a great summertime meal. There are also a ton of side dishes you can serve with them, some with fairly easy recipes. The next time you have a cookout, don't agonize over the corn salad, watermelon salad, or caprese and balsamic mixture. We've got you covered! We decided to compile a list of some of the best sides for burgers — although really, the possibilities are endless.
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1. Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">You could always make regular french fries, but these kick it up a notch. They can also be an appetizer, and are easy to cook in an air fryer.
2. Pasta Salad
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Why not have a great pasta salad with olive oil, feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes? Add in some more veggies, and this should make any vegetarian guest happy.
3. Potato Salad
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Speaking of summer salads, you really can't go wrong with a great potato salad recipe as a summer side.
4. Watermelon
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">It's a classic BBQ and potluck side for a reason!
5. Grilled Zucchini
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Go ahead and try grilling zucchini while you're cooking those hot dogs and burgers.
6. Corn on the Cob
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Another classic summer side dish! Grilled corn is so easy to make, as long as you give the kids the task of shucking them first!
7. Baked Beans
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">There's just something about beans as an easy side. They go with so many meals, and they're fairly healthy, too.
8. Coleslaw
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">The great thing about having coleslaw with your burgers is all the side dish recipe variations you can find. You can do regular coleslaw, or get wild with a yummy apple or tequila lime coleslaw, instead.
9. Green Beans
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Green beans and grilled pepper flakes with a little olive oil or vinaigrette sounds pretty delicious to us.
10. Cucumber Salad
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">There's nothing wrong with having several salad options to go along with your other burger sides!
11. Macaroni and Cheese
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">We think macaroni and cheese is a great comfort food side with basically any meal. Change it up and add parmesan cheese or mozzarella to get creative.
12. Nachos
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Why not? If you've got ground beef, cheese, pico de gallo, avocados, sour cream, and jalapenos, this seems like a perfect side option.
13. Romaine Salad
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">Get some toppings like sweet corn and blue cheese and enjoy!
14. Tomato Salad
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">OK, just one more salad. You can add avocados or cucumbers to this one, too.
15. Grilled Asparagus
" data-instgrm-version="14" style="width:100%; max-width:540px; margin:auto;">If you have a garden and you're already growing some asparagus, why not throw some on the grill to add a healthy option for your burger sides?
