Let's find the perfect side dish for a sandwich and upgrade that snack into a filling meal with this collection of the 33 Best Sides for Sandwiches!
Jump to:
Sandwiches are delicious yet easy-to-prepare snacks that will definitely fill your hungry stomachs. It's hard to beat the satisfying savoriness that a good sandwich provides. With just simple ingredients at home, you can whip up something unique and make a tasty filling for your bread. Got some avocados, onions, and tomatoes in your pantry or fridge? Simply slice them all and voila! You’ve got an avocado sandwich!
With a few sides for your sandwich, you can turn your simple snack into a spectacular meal. However, not all sides and sandwiches go well together. The key is considering the sandwich’s flavor and finding the perfect side that will enhance and complement its taste.
Finding the best side dish for your sandwich can be tricky at first but once you are able to identify the combinations that satisfy your taste buds, you will be more confident in experimenting with different pairings. This is a great opportunity to apply your creativity in the kitchen.
Sandwich and Side Dish Pairing Ideas
- Grilled cheese sandwich + tomato soup.
- Egg sandwich + tomato salad.
- Peanut butter & jelly + fruit salad.
- Mediterranean-style veggie sandwich + pasta salad.
- Chickpea salad sandwich + pickles.
- Cauliflower steak sandwich + veggies like carrots and green beans.
- Veggie burger + gazpacho.
What to Serve with Sandwiches?
Apart from having fun with condiments like ketchup, mayo and mustard, here are some ideas on the perfect sides that you can serve with your sandwiches. And since sandwiches are relatively easy to make, these recipes are also designed to be prepared through simple steps. Enjoy!
35 Amazing Sides for Sandwiches
Dill Potato Salad
This Creamy Potato Salad with Fresh Dill is packed with flavor and makes the perfect BBQ side dish, picnic fare or potluck take-a-long. This deliciousness can be made vegetarian or vegan and is naturally gluten-free.
Grab The Recipe
Sweet Potato Fries with Chipotle Lime Mayo - Calm Eats
I shared on Instagram last week that I was making some changes to the blog. Not drastic but just scaling back a bit on my wellness posts to every other week. Since the blog’s inception,
Grab The Recipe
Sweet Potato Soup (Instant Pot + Stovetop)
A super simple yet flavorful and creamy Sweet Potato Soup for the Instant Pot or stovetop. Vegan and gluten-free.
Grab The Recipe
Fruit Salad with Tea Simple Syrup - Veggie Desserts
Read the tips for how to make the Best Fruit Salad! This one is livened up with a quick and easy tea simple syrup - infused with your favorite tea.
Grab The Recipe
Mediterranean Cucumber Salad
A super simple and easy to make Mediterranean Cucumber Salad that is packed with cucumber, olives, onion, bell pepper, chickpeas, fresh herbs and an utterly delicious homemade dressing! Gluten-free and vegan.
Grab The Recipe
Refrigerator Pickles
These quick and easy refrigerator pickles are super simple to make, healthy and satisfying, and filled to the brim with rich, spicy flavors! Gluten-free, vegan, refined sugar-free, too!
Grab The Recipe
Baked Falafel - Running on Real Food
This healthy vegan baked falafel is perfect with pita and tzatziki or tahini sauce, on its own for a snack or light meal, or added to salads and bowls.
Grab The Recipe
Greek Yogurt Coleslaw with Healthy Coleslaw Dressing - Foolproof Living
This Greek Yogurt Coleslaw recipe is a healthy version of the classic coleslaw made w/ my creamy yogurt coleslaw dressing recipe without mayo.
Grab The Recipe
Arugula Salad with Strawberries and Spicy Vinaigrette - Calm Eats
Arugula and Strawberry Salad with Cayenne Lemon Vinaigrette is a sweet, refreshing salad, perfect for the warm summer months.
Grab The Recipe
Best Crispy Baked French Fries Recipe - Little Sunny Kitchen
Super crispy homemade oven-baked potato fries seasoned with hrerbs, black pepper, and salt! These fries are much healthier than deep-fried fries, but they’re still crispy and delicious!
Grab The Recipe
Easy Spicy Sauerkraut with Turmeric
This probiotic rich Spicy Sauerkraut recipe with turmeric, red chili flakes, and black peppercorns is bursting with flavor and anti-inflammatory + gut health benefits! Easy, healthy, vegan, gluten-free and DELICIOUS! Learn all about how to make sauerkraut, health benefits, and more in this informative recipe post!
Grab The Recipe
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips
Healthy Air Fryer Sweet Potato Chips makes the perfect easy & crispy snack! You only need three simple ingredients to make these air fried veggie chips in a snap!
Grab The Recipe
Cucumber Avocado Salad - A Virtual Vegan
A simple, lemony, avocado-creamy, crunchy and fresh Cucumber Avocado Salad that’s really quick and easy to make!
Grab The Recipe
Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta Fries (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Incredibly quick and easy 5-Ingredient Baked Garlic Pepper Polenta fries! This vegan gluten-free snack or appetizer is full of healthy and crispy deliciousness!
Grab The Recipe
Beet and Apple Slaw - Running on Real Food
This sweet and tangy, raw beet slaw with apples, onion, and cabbage is easy to make in 15 minutes and is perfect as a healthy side salad or topping for burgers, hot dogs, tacos, buddha bowls and more.
Grab The Recipe
Easy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad “Gurkensalat” - Strength and Sunshine
The simple, classic German side dish, “Gurkensalat”. An Easy Old-Fashioned Cucumber Salad, delicious gluten-free, vegan, paleo, & allergy-free!
Grab The Recipe
Spicy Brussels Sprout Chips - i Heart Vegetables
If you’re a fan of kale chips, you’ll love these Brussels sprout chips! They’re crunchy and spicy, making them the perfect snack. Did I mention they’re healthy?
Grab The Recipe
Parmesan Zucchini Sticks -i Food Real
Parmesan Zucchini Sticks are big on flavor, low calorie and outrageously tasty. Slices of zucchini baked until crispy and cheese melted on top with simple spices.
Grab The Recipe
How to Make an Everyday Rainbow Salad - Running on Real Food
Learn how to build a healthy, everyday rainbow salad to help maximize the different nutrients you’re getting on a daily basis.
Grab The Recipe
Hawaiian Macaroni Salad Recipe - Strength and Sunshine
Authentic Hawaiian Macaroni Salad! You’re going to love this super quick & easy recipe that’s gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free!
Grab The Recipe
Garlic Truffle Fries Recipe - Legally Healthy Blonde
This truffle fries recipe is decadent, delicious, & so easy! Make these fancy fries right at home using your oven. Vegan & gluten-free!
Grab The Recipe
Cilantro Lime Slaw Recipe - Peas and Crayons Blog
This quick and easy cilantro lime slaw is our favorite healthy topping for shrimp tacos, fish tacos, and veggie burgers galore! Delicious!
Grab The Recipe
Classic Three Bean Salad (Easy Side Dish) - Little Sunny Kitchen
This Three Bean Salad is a classic salad that can be made in 15 minutes using very simple ingredients. It’s a great addition to any meal.
Grab The Recipe
Roasted Red Pepper Tomato Soup - This Healthy Kitchen
Unbelievably flavourful roasted red pepper tomato soup! It’s creamy, fresh, warming and completely aromatic. Roasting the veggies before blending amplifies the deliciousness and every single bite is bursting with flavour.
Grab The Recipe
Air Fryer Kale Chips
Quick, easy and healthy Air Fryer Kale chips make a perfect gluten-free vegan snack with a dose of green power!
Grab The Recipe
Marinated Greek Salad Recipe - Peas and Crayons Blog
A tasty vegetarian side salad that will rock your plate, this Marinated Greek Salad has a totally crave-worthy blend of veggies + dressing!
Grab The Recipe
Butternut Squash Fries - i Heart Vegetables
Upgrade your fries by trying these parmesan butternut squash fries! Healthier than sweet potato fries but just as delicious!
Grab The Recipe
Cold Cucumber Soup (Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan) - Veggie Inspired
A cool and creamy, dairy free soup that’s perfect for summer. This Cold Cucumber Soup is easily made in the blender in just minutes. Blend, chill, serve!
Grab The Recipe
BBQ Beet Fries - Strength and Sunshine
These BBQ Beet Fries are a healthy, low-carb, baked alternative to the classic potatoes. Gluten-free, vegan, and paleo, everyone can enjoy some “fries!”
Grab The Recipe
Baked parmesan-crusted parsnip (er-daikon radish) fries
Every Wednesday since March, a box, full of local, organic vegetables lands on my doorstep. It feels like Christmas every week when I open it up and see what’s inside. I realize that it’s a
Grab The Recipe
Cauliflower Ceviche - Veggies Save The Day
A traditional Latin American seafood dish gets a makeover when you make Cauliflower Ceviche! This version of the classic appetizer is vegan and oil-free.
Grab The Recipe
Air Fryer Fried Pickles (just 4 Ingredients!) - Vegetarian Mamma
Are you craving a delicious crispy fried pickle chip? These air fryer fried pickles recipe is extremely easy to make.
Grab The Recipe
THE BEST Gazpacho Soup (gluten-free) - The Endless Meal
This gazpacho is the best gazpacho recipe, or so we’ve been told by our Spanish friends with strong opinions on Spanish food. It’s bright, refreshing, and creamy tasting. #theendlessmeal #gazpacho
Grab The Recipe
Andrea says
I agree, not every side goes with any sandwich. This list is a handy helper for when I don't know what to make. Thanks for this.
Tara says
Such a wonderful collection of side dishes! I especially love the Mediterranean Cucumber Salad and Butternut Squash Fries.
Jamie says
These all look so delicious! I've been looking for sides to make with my sandwich for lunch and I have so many ideas now!
Maria San Juan says
This looks so yummy! Would love to make this for my family! Thanks for sharing!
Stacey says
Sandwiches are always better with a perfect side! Grilled cheese with tomato soup is one of my all time favorite combinations. I need to try a few of these delicious looking recipes, the beet and apple slaw really catches my eye!