Elevate Your Memorial Day Spread with These 12 Crowd-Pleasing Side Dishes!

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Main dishes get all the spotlight on Memorial Day, but let us be honest—it is the sides that steal the show. Whether you are serving lamb, chicken, or a hearty vegetarian main, these sides bring color, crunch, and loads of flavor to your holiday table.

Garlicky Skillet Green Beans

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These green beans are sautéed until just tender and tossed with garlic for a bright, fresh side that’s anything but boring. A squeeze of lemon at the end wakes everything up.

Get the recipe: Garlicky Skillet Green Beans

Air fryer Zucchini and Squash

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Roasted zucchini and squash in air fryer are so easy to make and taste really good. Just a bit of oil and seasonings, and you are good to go.

Get the recipe: Air fryer Zucchini and Squash

Asian Cucumber Salad

Light, crisp, and full of flavor, this cucumber salad is the refreshing side your table needs. With sesame oil, vinegar, and a touch of chili, it brings the perfect balance to heavier mains.

Get the recipe: Asian Cucumber Salad

Skillet Corn

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Sweet corn kernels get a quick toss in vegan butter or olive oil and herbs for a warm, comforting side. It’s simple, fast, and always a hit—especially with kids.

Get the recipe: Skillet Corn

Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes

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Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside—these air fryer potatoes need little more than salt, pepper, and maybe a touch of rosemary.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Roasted Baby Potatoes

Cabbage and Carrot Salad

Crunchy, colorful, and tossed in a light dressing, this salad is a great make-ahead option. It adds brightness and texture to any Easter plate.

Get the recipe: Cabbage and Carrot Salad

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Slices

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Thin slices of sweet potato roasted to golden perfection. They’re slightly sweet, a little crisp, and a great alternative to heavier sides.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Sweet Potato Slices

Air Fryer Carrots

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Caramelized edges, tender centers, and just a hint of natural sweetness. Air fryer carrots are a low-effort side that always looks and tastes like you tried harder than you did.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Carrots

Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

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Smashed, seasoned, and crisped up in the air fryer—these little guys are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and kind of addictive.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes

Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables

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Toss your favorite spring veggies in olive oil, salt, and herbs, and let the air fryer do the rest. It’s the easiest way to get that perfect roast with barely any effort.

Get the recipe: Air Fryer Roasted Vegetables