Let's talk sandwich sides! If you've ever found yourself staring into the fridge wondering what to serve with sandwiches, you're not alone.
So, what are the best sides for sandwiches? I decided I had to put together a collection of recipes featuring my favorite side dishes for sandwiches. Keep reading to see the TOP 21 sides for sandwiches besides chips (because that's too easy!).
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Whether you're building the ultimate deli sandwich, grilling up burgers for a backyard BBQ, or throwing together a quick lunch, one thing's for sure: every good sandwich needs a great sidekick.
I like my sandwich sides to be easy, tasty, and exciting. Whether you're craving roasted veggies, creamy pasta salads, or something with a kick (like my jalapeño popper potato salad), you'll find tons of options here to mix and match.
Whether you're looking for classic or unique, light or hearty, fresh or fried, I have you covered. These easy sides for sandwiches are perfect for weeknight meals, lunchboxes, casual get-togethers, and everything in between.
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Cold Side Dishes for Sandwiches
1. Creamy Avocado Pasta Salad
This crowd-pleasing Avocado Pasta Salad is one of my favorite unique sides. It's creamy, bright, packed full of (hidden) spinach, healthy pasta salad.
2. Caprese Tortellini Skewers with Balsamic Glaze
These skewers can be eaten as an appetizer, but I love making them to serve with sandwiches as well. A fun finger food that kids (and adults!) will love.
3. Caesar Pasta Salad
This pasta salad is always one of the first things to disappear at picnics!
4. Elote Pasta Salad
This 20-minute Mexican street corn pasta salad is everything we love about elote all tossed with pasta for an easy side dish that's bright, zesty, and perfect to serve with sandwiches.
5. Dill Pickle Coleslaw
Pickle lovers rejoice! This coleslaw is a tangy twist on a classic coleslaw recipe!
6. Cucumber and Onion Salad
This veggie packed cucumber and onion salad is the perfect vegetable side dish. This tasty dish is healthy, light and refreshing. Plus, it can be made in just 30 minutes!
7. Crunchy Broccoli Salad
Quick and easy, this popular broccoli crunch salad recipe is perfect to make ahead and ideal for a potluck.
8. Cowboy Salad
I love a good salad and sandwich combo! This cowboy salad is sure to knock your boots off with big, bright flavors! It's a fun mix of classic chopped salad recipes and homemade bean and corn salsa (cowboy caviar).
Healthy Sides for Sandwiches
9. Grilled Vegetables
This homemade balsamic marinade for Grilled Vegetables is a perfect way to eat your veggies!
10. Skillet Charred Corn
This quick and easy corn recipe creates perfectly caramelized and boldly seasoned kernels, whether you're using frozen, fresh, or canned corn. I especially like to serve this side with my Southwest burger with guacamole for a Tex-Mex meal.
11. Roasted Carrots and Mushrooms
Roasting the vegetables gives the carrots and mushroom a sweet flavor. Garlic and thyme pair perfectly with these vegetables and boost their savory flavors. Not only is this dish flavorful and delicious, but it makes for a beautiful presentation as well!
12. Shaved Brussels Sprout Cobb Salad
This Cobb Salad filled with vegetables is perfect for a salad and sandwich combination.
Made in the Air Fryer
13. Air Fryer French Fries
The king of sandwich sides!
14. Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
Green beans are a healthy side dish for entertaining or for an easy weeknight dinner. Air fry fresh green beans in 10 minutes!
15. Garlic Parmesan Air Fryer Zucchini Fries
These are fabulously crispy on the outside, moist and tender inside and full of flavors.
What to Serve with Sandwiches?
16. Jalapeno Macaroni and Cheese
This easy Stovetop Macaroni and Cheese recipe is super creamy, cheesy, and guaranteed to satisfy! This is comfort food at its best and a classic sloppy joe side dish.
17. Jalapeno Popper Potato Salad
Creamy, tangy, and a little spicy! This easy potato salad is the perfect balance of flavors and textures. With roasted potatoes, pickled jalapeno peppers, bacon, and cheese tossed in a flavorful dressing, it's the ultimate comfort food with a kick!
18. Spicy Jalapeno Creamed Corn
Creamy, buttery, and just the right amount of spice, creamed corn is the perfect addition to any meal.
19. Crispy Baked Potato Wedges
These potato wedges are crispy and full of flavor! They stay moist and fluffy on the inside without any flipping required! They go well with many different proteins and is one of my favorite sides with sloppy joes!
20. Homemade Onion Rings
Crispy onion rings are the perfect appetizer or an ideal sandwich side dish!
21. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Make your sandwich a little more special with this bacon wrapped asparagus side dish. Bacon makes everything better, right? It's incredibly easy to make, and tastes absolutely fantastic.
stunseed
this list only starts getting to something that sounds tasty around number 16 and on. everything is just filled with a health freaks idea on a meal even though its disgusting.
nobody likes kale its just a nastier lettuce, just cuz a noodle is tortellini doesnt matter, penne or mac works just fine. every salad does NOT need avocado in fact avocado doesnt belong on salad nobody like mushy goopy lettuce covered in fake guac. feta still contains milk and fats and as much as any other type of super fermented cheese bleu cheese works fine. and air fryers are just a thing that doesnt exist nobody has EVER had one that worked more than once or twice they are garbage
Angela Lietzke
This list has a wide variety of side dishes so everyone can find something they would enjoy. I'm happy you were able to find some tasty sides at number 16 and on.
Riyah Speaks
I love getting grilled veggies or hummus with my sandwiches. Great post!
Andrea
Oh my goodness, each and every one of these sides dishes looks delicious! I'm especially going to have to try the air fryer recipes. Thank you for these great ideas!