Five light, easy-to-prepare side dishes to pair with alfresco fare.
From spring to fall, dining outside brings an appetite for fresh, seasonal vegetables and easy-to-eat dishes. Appetizing ingredients like apples, beets, legumes and asparagus make these recipes hard to pass up. Whip up one of these sides to bring to a potluck barbecue or make all five if you're hosting a group in your backyard or at the cottage.
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