How to kick up your Memorial Day with 10 great side dishes!

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Let’s be honest. The real star of any holiday is the side dishes! Get ready because we are giving you 10 of our favorites!

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Summer holidays are the perfect time for a different kind of comfort food. We have all of your favorite picnic and cookout comfort foods all in one place.

Fresh Pico de Gallo

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Fresh and Easy Pico de Gallo is one of my favorite fresh treats. It reminds me of summers bounty with fresh onions, tomatoes, jalapenos and lime juice. We soften the cilantro up with a bit of mint. Have this anytime of the year to get that fresh fix! GET THE RECIPE: FRESH PICO DE GALLO

Italian Tortellini Salad

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Italian Tortellini Salad is filled with the fresh salad ingredients and Italian meats. We top it off with cheese tortellini and a great dressing!! GET THE RECIPE: ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Crispy Roasted Old Bay Potatoes

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Crispy Roasted Old Bay Potatoes give a new meaning to a regular old side dish. Roasted up crispy and yummy with a little oil, they only get more delicious by adding Old Bay Seasoning. GET THE RECIPE: CRISPY ROASTED OLD BAY POTATOES

Easy and Spicy Squash Relish

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This easy and spicy squash relish recipe is perfect for summer. Fresh is always best and we use our summer bounty of yellow squash to bring you an easy canning recipe for any level of cook. GET THE RECIPE: SQUASH RELISH RECIPE

Baked Beans with Bacon and Conecuh Sausage

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BBQ Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage are the perfect BBQ side dish. Smoky sausage combined with beans and sweet spices make this a delight! GET THE RECIPE: BAKED BEANS WITH SAUSAGE AND BACON

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Fresh Summer Salad

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Fresh Cucumber, Tomato and Onion Summer salad is a cool salad that displays some of summers freshest flavors. Almost pickled, this summer bounty salad is a staple on any good southern table. We show you how easy to put it on your table too. GET THE RECIPE: FRESH SUMMER SALAD

Bacon Cornbread Salad

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Bacon Cornbread Salad is a great southern classic. Combining fresh salad components with sweet southern cornbread is a win all the way around. Dressed with a mayo dressing and the king of protein, Bacon!. GET THE RECIPE:BACON CORNBREAD SALAD

Redneck Caviar

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Redneck Caviar party dip is a spicy blend of fresh flavors sure to be a hit at any gathering. Peas, beans and fresh veggies marinated in spicy Italian dressing are a fresh burst of flavor. Always a big hit at any party! GET THE RECIPE: REDNECK CAVIAR

Spicy Macaroni Salad

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Spicy Macaroni Salad is a pasta side dish all dressed up. Adding fresh veggies and a little heat make it something fun, tasty and new. GET THE RECIPE: SPICY MACARONI SALAD

Southern Coleslaw

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Southern Coleslaw is a sweet side dish great for any occasion. Using Cabbage or Broccoli slaw mix is a great base for this traditional side dish. Adding a homemade dressing with mustard and vinegar really gives it a zip that will make it stand out. GET THE RECIPE: SOUTHERN COLESLAW

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