This salad serves as both a healthy carb and veggie-packed side dish. With sweet, grilled corn, burst cherry tomatoes, lots of fresh herbs, creamy avocado and a zesty, lime vinaigrette, this salad screams summer.

These garlic herb roasted fingerling potatoes are the perfect, classic “meat and potatoes” side dish . Pair them with some grilled asparagus or other seasonal veggies, chicken, steak, pork or even fish and it’s a well-balanced meal.

Unlike making risotto on the stovetop that requires ladling in broth, stirring and repeating for 30 minutes to an hour until the perfect risotto texture is developed, the Instant Pot does all of that labor for you. After a simple sauté of veggies and toasting of the rice, the Instant Pot works it’s magic in a matter of minutes.

Zucchini fries may sound like the ultimate oxymoron but they are also one perfect food marriage. Crispy, crunchy, fresh and zesty, they’re easy to make and made even better with a cool, creamy and tangy tzatziki yogurt sauce.

Buttery, herby, savory and slightly sweet, this rice pilaf hits every note and is the perfect side dish for any occasion. If you’re in search for a simple yet delicious side dish, this herbed rice pilaf with peas is a winner!

This easy yet impressive veggie side dish came together in less than 10 minutes. Miso and soy sauce for a double punch of umami, Sriracha for zip and lemon for brightness and tang add a bold, rich sauce to already buttery, garlicky green beans. Topped off with a sprinkle of cilantro, they are gorgeous-looking to boot!

I love this tabbouleh for its unique freshness and texture, featuring a plethora of fresh herbs and veggies alike. Typically made with bulgar, I actually love the texture of the fluffy quinoa in this rendition.

This tomato, avocado and arugula salad is a prime example of why simple food is sometimes the best food. Using some perfectly ripe heirloom cherry tomatoes, avocado and, my favorite, peppery arugula, this salad is accentuated with bright notes of lemon, olive oil and good flaky sea salt to perfectly highlight the season’s best.

My tried and true blasted broccoli is perfect as is, but when I tested out a new umami-forward combo, it truly rocked my world. Instead of dressing with olive oil, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes, I jazz up my broccoli with two umami flavor boosters: soy sauce and fish sauce.

My sunflower crunch chopped salad is refreshing, creamy and full of texture and crunch. A simple combination of crisp, chopped romaine, chopped English cucumber, crunchy sunflower seeds, loads of salty shredded mozzarella and a classic, tangy ranch create for one delicious bite that's sure to make you craving more.