It's Grill-out Season! Who doesn't love a great summer potluck? Easy grilled meats, sometimes right out of the package, condiments galore, and a mayonnaise-y side dish to go alongside.
This summer, step out of your summer BBQ rut and try this tomato burrata peach salad or grilled corn salad. Is vodka lemonade a side dish? We think so, and included it here.
These fresh, easy, no-stove side dishes will compliment a humble hot dog, a hearty tri-tip or elegant grilled salmon.
Recipes by Lauren Lane Culinarian
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Tomato Peach Burrata Salad
YIELD: Serves 6
INGREDIENTS
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A few big pinches of Kosher salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon dried oregano or 2 teaspoons fresh oregano
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1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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2 large heirloom tomatoes or large plum tomatoes, or cherry tomatoes. (about 2 1/2 pounds total)
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Two peaches
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8 ounces mozzarella pearls or small balls
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4 ounces burrata cheese
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1/4 cup torn fresh basil leaves plus additional whole leaves for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Combine salt through olive oil.
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Place the burrata cheese round on a platter. Arrange the tomatoes, peaches and mozzarella balls around cheese.
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Drizzle with dressing from bowl. Sprinkle with more salt and pepper. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve.
Grilled Corn Salad
YIELD: Serves 4-6
INGREDIENTS
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2 ears corn, grilled and cut from the cob
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1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
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1/4 cup fresh feta or goat cheese, crumbled
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3 sprigs basil, leaves removed and torn
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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Black pepper to taste
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Jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
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Place corn kernels into a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and stir to combine.
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Taste, and re-season with salt, pepper, and vinegar to taste
Pitcher Vodka Lemonade
YIELD: Makes six cocktails
INGREDIENTS
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48 ounces homemade lemonade (or store-bought)
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12 ounces vodka
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Ice, for serving
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1 lemon, sliced thinly
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Fresh mint for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
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Make the lemonade or pour store-bought in a pitcher.
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Add vodka and lemon slices (can be made the day before).
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To serve: pour cocktail over ice and garnish with fresh mint.