inspiration for independence day entertaining: side dishes for a 4th of july picnic

If someone extends a last-minute invite to a 4th of July celebration, you can ensure that you're invited to every future event by bringing an awesome side dish.  Here are eight easy picnic side dish recipes - dishes you could definitely throw together in the nick of time.

eat your veggies:

1. Tomato and Cucumber Salad from East Coast Creative

2. Broccoli Salad from The Country Cook

the classics:

3. Barbecue Deviled Eggs from Southern Living via MyRecipes

4. "Best Ever" Potato Salad from Country Living

 

5. Sweet and Tangy Pasta Salad from Love of Family and Home

6. Pasta Salad from SkinnyTaste

everybody loves fries:

 

7. Zucchini Fries from Fun and Food Cafe

8. Baked Sweet Potato Fries with Honey Lime Dip from Our Best Bites

Have fun and don't forget your sunscreen!