Picking the main dish is usually the easy part; figuring out what to serve beside it can slow dinner down. These 13 summer sides cover the gaps with crisp vegetables, chilled salads, rice, breads, and cookout staples that work next to everything from grilled meats to casual weeknight plates. Some come together in minutes, while others can chill or rest while the rest of the meal is finished. The result is a flexible mix that makes the side-dish decision much easier.

A bowl of orzo salad with mixed vegetables, including olives, tomatoes, and spinach, garnished with herbs.
Mediterranean Orzo Salad. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

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