There are so many delicious flavors of summer! Here are some super simple side dishes that are built around some of what is fresh now, including: green beans, peaches, fruit, peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers and zucchini.

Summer Peach Burrata Caprese

Slice a tomato and peach into thin slices and arrange on a platter around pieces of burrata cheese. Then add in fresh basil leaves and just before serving drizzle with balsamic glaze. See the picture above of this delicious and pretty dish.

Roasted Garlic Green Beans

How to: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Trim green beans. Place about 2 cups of beans on baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Roast for 15 to 20 minutes until beans are tender and lightly browned. Serve.

Adjust quantities of olive oil and garlic powder based on the amount of green beans used.

Note: this would work well with wax beans too!

Sliced Veggie Tray

Wash and prepare garden-fresh veggies like sweet cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and carrots. Slice the cucumbers and carrots into slices or sticks. Arrange all of the veggies on a tray, chill, and serve paired with your favorite vegetable dip.

Baked Zucchini Parm Fries

Prepare a batch of baked zucchini parm fries, click here for the recipe. These go great paired with your favorite grilled protein or can even be served as an appetizer!

Fresh Fruit Salad

Wash and prepare a variety of colorful fruit selections like blueberries, strawberries, peaches, watermelon, and cherries. Toss together in a serving bowl, chill, and serve.

Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad

This twist on the traditional pasta salad is perfect for a simple summer side dish and can easily be made ahead! Click here for the recipe.

Bean and Veggie Dip

A delicious dip that goes well as a side dish at dinner or even an appetizer! Serve with whole grain tortilla chips or even use it as a topping for tacos. Click here for the recipe.