11 Creative Sides For Summer Cookouts Slideshow

Here's an interesting twist on the summer cookout staple, coleslaw, which has a little extra crunch from pan-fried wonton strips.

Click here to see the Asian Coleslaw Recipe.

Here's the perfect potato salad to serve at a Tex-Mex themed backyard dinner.

Click here to see the Southwestern Potato Salad Recipe.

Whole-wheat penne and plenty of greens put a healthy spin on this typically calorie-laden side, but it's still packed with flavor thanks to plenty of chopped fresh herbs and pesto. Spinach works well, too.

Click here to see the Herby Pesto Pasta Salad with Chard Recipe.

Smoky cumin takes on a new dimension when roasted together with these easy-to-make, healthy oven fries.

Click here to see the Cumin-Crusted Oven Fries Recipe.

Looking for a healthy alternative to the russet potato? Look no further than these delectable, slightly spicy sweet potato fries.

Click here to see the Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Recipe.

There's nothing like fresh, sweet, summer corn cooked in their husks. A little curry powder and crumbled goat cheese create an Indian-inspired twist on this popular side dish.

Click here to see the Curried Corn on the Cob Recipe.

Instead of crumbling bacon bits into baked beans, this brilliant recipe takes a good idea and turns it upside down with amazing results. Baked beans served in individual bacon "cups" are perfect party platter sides.

Click here to see the Baked Beans in Bacon Cups Recipe.

Summer green beans, shelled edamame, and kidney beans combine into a protein- and fiber-packed powerhouse made even better with heart-healthy quinoa.

Click here to see the Three-Bean Salad with Quinoa Recipe.

Looking for the alternative to the alternative? Sure, everyone knows about using sweet potatoes instead of russet or waxy potatoes in potato salad, but what about cutting them out completely and using cauliflower instead?

Click here to see the 'No Potato' Cauliflower Salad Recipe.

Here's a Scandinavian take on refreshing cucumber salad that is a snap to prepare with just six ingredients and pairs well with just about anything — fish, lamb, veal, chicken, and even smoked meat.

Click here to see the Cucumber Salad with Dill Recipe.

Looking for something a little unconventional? Look no further than this hearty side dish, packed with the summer's best produce.

Click here to see the Char-Baked Tomato, Zucchini, and Eggplant Recipe.