5 Family-Friendly Side Dishes

Avocados with Everything Spice — Linda Xiao

When grilled burgers and dogs are for supper, and you can’t think of what else to make, look no further than one of these Summery recipes from the mom behind the popular blog Dinner: A Love Story.

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Linda Xiao

Farro Salad with Kale, Beets, and Candied Walnuts

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Pro-Tip: Look for cooked and vacuum-packed beets in your supermarket’s produce section.

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Peanutty Spinach

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Superfood Alert: It’s ridiculous how healthy spinach is. With this Asian-style sauce on top it’s also ridiculously delicious!

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Raw Veggies with Miso-Ranch Dip

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Choosy-Eater Solution: Lots of kids prefer veggies raw, and this ranch-style dip seals the deal.

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Dilly Cucumber Salad

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Seasoning's Eatings: Serve this deceptively simple salad with grilled chicken or turkey burgers for an über-easy meal.

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Everything Spice Avocados

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Ingredient Tip: Missing that Everything Bagel seasoning? Stir together some sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried minced garlic, dried minced onion, and salt.

By Jenny Rosenstrach