Top Summer Sides with Something Extra

Two classics made cool again. Level up your summer side dish game with this fresh twist on both traditional coleslaw and the beloved Caesar salad. Compliments Coleslaw mix and a lemony dressing help bring this crisp and fresh Caesar-inspired slaw to life. All you do is add 1 bag of Compliments Coleslaw to a bowl. Then thin out ½ cup Compliments Caesar Salad Dip to your liking, 1 tbsp of lemon juice at a time until it’s reached your desired consistency. Pour over coleslaw, toss. Finish with a handful of bacon bits. A hybrid of two summer classics, it’s easy, fun and delicious!

This side dish will bring that extra heat to your grill this summer. A side with a vibrant Middle Eastern flair, gives a spicy twist on skillet potatoes coated in an herbaceous harissa-tomato sauce. This Lebanese-inspired side dish brings a bright balance of heat, citrus, and savoury notes to each bite of browned, tender potatoes. So good, they might steal the show!

Throw another corn rib on the barbie! This bold Indian-inspired shareable side dish brings all the tang and spice to the picnic table. Grilling fresh corn provides the perfect smoky base for the chaat masala spice mix, and the refreshing drizzle of the cucumber and radish yogurt raita give the dish the flavour balance that makes this side stand-out. Get transported to India this summer without using any of your flyer miles.

Fresh ingredients and creative combos can transform even the simplest of sides into the stars of the summer table. This new wave of BBQ side salad leans into vibrant produce, bold textures, and globally-inspired flavours. Toasted ramen noodles and the coleslaw mix add an exciting crunch, while sweet mango and mandarin add freshness and colour to this Asian-inspired crispy ramen salad dish. The crispy, crunchy ramen noodles and the fresh and sweet flavours of the mango and mandarin pieces offer a vibrant side salad that is as unique as it is delicious. Get ready for everyone to ask for the recipe!

Have everyone at your backyard BBQ begging for seconds with these succulent kebabs made with fresh summer zucchini and grill-ready halloumi. To make the pesto: In a food processor, combine ¾ cup fresh mint, ⅓ cup fresh parsley, 2 Tbsp grated Parmeggiano-Reggiano, 2 Tbsp toasted pine nuts, 2 tsp lemon zest, 2 Tbsp lemon juice and ¼ tsp salt. Pulse to a coarse paste. Transfer to bowl, stir in 2 Tbsp olive oil (add more for thinner pesto). Set aside. Then start on the skewers! Cut halloumi into 1-in square cubes. Slice zucchini into thin ribbons with a Y-shaped peeler or mandoline slicer. Skewer halloumi alternately with zucchini (ribbon-style). Brush with olive oil and grill over high heat until skewers are lightly charred, 2-3 mins. This unique combo of flavours and textures make for a versatile side that’s also easy to prepare! A drizzle of lemon-mint pesto adds an herbaceous freshness and a citrusy lift to this Mediterranean-inspired twist.