Make Ahead Side Dish Recipes From Top Chefs

Name: Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 14
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) olive oil, see notes 1; 1/3 cup(s) red wine vinegar; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground dry mustard; 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper; 1-2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 dash hot sauce, optional; 1 batch of dressing, see above; 16 oz penne pasta, cooked and cooled; 2 cup(s) Roma tomatoes, chopped; 7 oz sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped; 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled; 1/2 cup(s) fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) small capers, drained

Assemble a magnificent menu filled with rich and enjoyable flavor well ahead of serving time, thanks to this collection of make ahead side dish recipes. Even basic meals become gourmet occasions with these easy side dish recipes added to your culinary plans. Each make ahead side dish recipe in this collection is a top pick selected by an expert chef who knows the best recipes for accommodating a busy schedule.

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Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

Lunch | Italian

316 CAL.

Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

15 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 30m

Zesty Italian pasta salad is a step up from your everyday pasta salad. It features featuring flavorful sun-dried tomatoes, feta cheese and capers combined with tender pasta and a zingy homemade dressing.

Verified Chef

Chef Rachel S.

316 CALORIES / SERVING

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

Dinner | Californian

1131 CAL.

Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

16 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 40m

This grilled chicken Caesar salad is perfect for a quick and easy meal. Buttery, crunchy croutons, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy chicken and a flavorful Caesar dressing come together to form a delicious dish.

Verified Chef

Chef Tera

1131 CALORIES / SERVING

Shrimp and Crab Dip

Appetizer | Californian

352 CAL.

Shrimp and Crab Dip

9 Ingredients - 5 Steps - 25m

Shrimp and crab dip combines delicious seafood with cheese for a cheesy, flavorful dip. Enjoy this unique seafood dip served hot or cold.

Verified Chef

Chef Tera

352 CALORIES / SERVING

Dill Potato Salad

Side Dish | New American

1314 CAL.

Dill Potato Salad

11 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 40m

Be the star at your next potluck with this dill potato salad. A classic picnic or barbecue staple, this recipe features a zesty dill dressing with tender, fluffy boiled potatoes.

Verified Chef

Chef Joy

1314 CALORIES / SERVING

Bacon Onion Jam

Side Dish | New American

76 CAL.

Bacon Onion Jam

9 Ingredients - 11 Steps - 1h

Bacon onion jam is a savory spread thatвЂ™s perfect for a holiday cheese or charcuterie board. Its blend of mild onion and salty bacon flavor is also great with shaved roast beef on a sandwich or on toast points.

Verified Chef

Chef Lisa

76 CALORIES / SERVING

Potato Salad with Bacon

Side Dish | German

157 CAL.

Potato Salad with Bacon

8 Ingredients - 7 Steps - 20m

This German-style potato salad with bacon features creamy baby red potatoes, crispy bacon and green onions tossed in a flavorful vinaigrette. It's a zesty, flavorful side that pairs well with any meal.

Verified Chef

Chef Laura

157 CALORIES / SERVING

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