6 Surprising Summer Sides That Take 15 Minutes or Less

Instead of falling back on your go-to potato salad recipe, try one of these super speedy and unique summer side dishes. Because light and tangy chèvre dressing is way more interesting (and tasty) than a boatload of mayo.

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Cold Sesame Cucumber Noodles

We're calling it: Cucumbers are the new zucchini.

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Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Chèvre Ranch

This crunchy-tangy-creamy salad is begging you to invite friends over.

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15-minute Gazpacho With Cucumber, Red Pepper And Basil

Whip up this no-cook soup in your blender.

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Sweet Corn, Tomato And Zucchini Grain Salad With Peach-dijon Vinaigrette

We wait all year long for these veggies to be season.

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Greek Wedge Salad

Country club fare, dressed up in red wine vinegar-Dijon vinaigrette.

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15-minute Mediterranean Couscous With Tuna And Pepperoncini

One bite and you're transported straight to Italy.

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6 Surprising Summer Sides That Take 15 Minutes or Less

Cold Sesame Cucumber Noodles

Sugar Snap Pea Salad With Chèvre Ranch

15-minute Gazpacho With Cucumber, Red Pepper And Basil

Sweet Corn, Tomato And Zucchini Grain Salad With Peach-dijon Vinaigrette

Greek Wedge Salad

15-minute Mediterranean Couscous With Tuna And Pepperoncini