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Side Dish Recipes

Don't you hate when you find the perfect entree but have no idea what to serve on the side? Whether you're looking for a classic vegetable side or salad, a delicious starch, or something a bit more unique, you'll find side dish recipes to pair with all your favorite entrees here.

Some of my favorite most versatile side dishes include this Chipotle Kale Caesar Salad, this Skillet Green Bean Casserole, and these Blue Cheese Mashed Potatoes.

Popular Side Dishes

  • Overhead view of cauliflower feta salad with pomegranate, parsley, lemons, and tahini dressing
    Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Lemon, Pomegranate, and Feta
  • Closeup view of a Chick-Fil-A kale salad with green cabbage and almonds.
    Chick-Fil-A Kale Salad {Copycat Recipe}
  • Closeup view of garlic parmesan mashed potatoes with chives and a pat of butter.
    Garlic Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
  • Overhead closeup view of caramelized brussels sprouts with pancetta, pomegranate, and feta on a white platter
    Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta, Pomegranate, and Feta

Vegetables

  • Closeup view of a Mediterranean grain bowl with chicken and veggies.
    Mediterranean Grain Bowls
  • Closeup view of smashed brussels sprouts on a white plate with lemon wedges.
    Smashed Brussels Sprouts
  • Closeup view of broccoli with caesar dressing, panko, shaved parmesan, and lemon wedges.
    Broccoli Caesar Salad
  • Closeup view of caramelized mushrooms in cast iron skillet with wooden spatula.
    Caramelized Mushrooms

See more Vegetable Recipes →

Salads

  • Overhead closeup view of a Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl with dressing in small bowl.
    Sweetgreen Harvest Bowl {Copycat Recipe}
  • Closeup view of a broccoli kale salad with lemon wedge in bowl.
    Broccoli Kale Salad
  • Closeup view of bruschetta pasta salad.
    Bruschetta Pasta Salad
  • Closeup view of tarragon chicken salad in a bowl with fork.
    Tarragon Chicken Salad

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Scones and Biscuits

  • Overhead closeup view of an apple cinnamon scone with icing drizzle and sliced apples.
    Apple Cinnamon Scones
  • Lemon scone with icing drizzle on metal rack with lemon wedges.
    Lemon Scones
  • Head-on view of a chipotle cheddar biscuit on a baking rack with more biscuits and shredded cheese in background
    Chipotle Cheddar Biscuits
  • Closeup view of a jalapeño cheddar scone on a white plate.
    Jalapeño Cheddar Scones

See more Scone and Biscuit Recipes →

Risottos

  • Closeup view of a bowl of pumpkin risotto with pumpkin seeds all around.
    Pumpkin Risotto
  • Closeup overhead view of a bowl of crab risotto.
    Crab Risotto
  • Overhead view of a bowl of risotto topped with shrimp.
    Shrimp Risotto
  • Closeup view of lemon risotto in a bowl with lemon wedge and parsley.
    Lemon Risotto

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All Side Dishes

  • Closeup view of a bowl of General Tso's shrimp over white rice with green beans.
    General Tso's Shrimp
  • Garlic parmesan risotto in a small bowl with head of garlic in background.
    Garlic Parmesan Risotto
  • Blistered green beans in a cast iron skillet with wooden spatula.
    Blistered Green Beans
  • Closeup view of red skin mashed potatoes with scallions and a pat of butter on top.
    Red Skin Mashed Potatoes
  • Overhead closeup view of lemon pepper asparagus with lemon zest.
    Lemon Pepper Asparagus
  • Overhead view of crispy bacon parmesan brussels sprouts on a baking sheet
    Bacon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
  • View of Greek zucchini cakes topped with tomato feta dip on a marble platter with parsley all around
    Greek Zucchini Cakes
  • An overhead closeup view of a blueberry and feta salad with mixed greens and blueberries all around
    Blueberry and Feta Salad
  • Overhead closeup view of white salad bowl with shaved asparagus, arugula, strawberries, quinoa, and parmesan shavings
    Shaved Asparagus Salad with Quinoa and Strawberries
  • Healthy comfort food? You got it! This Warm Cannellini Bean, Chard, and Mascarpone Salad is a deliciously creamy dish that can be served as an entree or a side dish.
    Warm Cannellini Bean Salad with Chard and Mascarpone
  • Head-on view of Thanksgiving stuffing in small casserole dish with turkey platter in background
    The Best Thanksgiving Stuffing
  • Closeup of a corn muffin with basil with corn kernels and corn on the cob all around.
    Fresh Corn Muffins with Basil
  • Close-up view of winter citrus salad featuring blood oranges, cara cara oranges, grapefruit, avocado, fennel, arugula, and goat cheese on white platter
    Sunshine Winter Citrus Salad
  • Closeup view of a stack of pepperoni pizza biscuits.
    Pepperoni Pizza Biscuits
  • Bird's eye closeup view of lime ginger pear sauce in a bowl with ground ginger, lime wedge, and spoon.
    Lime Ginger Pear Sauce
  • Closeup view of an elote tuna salad with corn and white cheese on top.
    Elote Tuna Salad
  • Head-on view of ramekin of mac and cheese with panko breadcrumbs and hand taking a forkful out.
    Four-Cheese Mac and Cheese
  • Closeup view of a small ramekin of pumpkin mac and cheese.
    Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
  • Closeup view of a bowl of pumpkin pie applesauce with fall leaves, apple, can of pumpkin, and Instant Pot in background.
    Pumpkin Pie Applesauce {in the Instant Pot}
  • Closeup of an arugula salad with turkey and roast beef-wrapped peaches and lime wedges.
    Honey Lime Peach Salad with Roast Beef and Turkey
  • Closeup view of a watermelon panzanella salad.
    Watermelon Panzanella Salad
  • Closeup view of avocado fries.
    Avocado Fries with Creamy Sriracha Dipping Sauce
  • Closeup view of fried brussels sprouts in a bowl.
    Beer Batter Fried Brussels Sprouts
  • Closeup view of a vegetable scone with tomato cream cheese frosting.
    Eat Your Vegetables Savory Scones
  • Overhead view of a bowl of mojito cranberry sauce.
    Mojito Cranberry Sauce
  • Smashed Sweet Potatoes -- The perfect fall appetizer or side dish, topped with Maple Avocado Crema, goat cheese, and pecans | wearenotmartha.com
    Smashed Sweet Potatoes with Goat Cheese and Maple Avocado Crema
  • Jalapeño Cheddar Olive Rolls with Garlic-Parsley Butter -- Homemade pull-apart bread for your dinner party | wearenotmartha.com
    Jalapeño Cheddar Olive Rolls with Garlic Parsley Butter
  • Overhead closeup view of healthy skillet green bean casserole with mushrooms and breadcrumb topping in a blue skillet on white surface
    Skillet Green Bean Casserole
  • Roasted Beet and Cherry Salad -- Beets, cherries, cucumber, quinoa, and feta make up this perfect summertime or early fall salad | wearenotmartha.com
    Roasted Beet and Cherry Salad
  • Purple Mashed Potato Pancakes with Garlic and Pancetta -- Mashed potato pancakes need no improvements, but they're way more fun when made with purple potatoes, garlic, pancetta, and cheddar cheese. These Purple Mashed Potato Pancakes with Garlic and Pancetta should be served at every cocktail party | wearenotmartha.com
    Purple Mashed Potato Pancakes with Garlic and Pancetta
  • Roasted Fiddleheads, Carrots, Haricot Vert -- A vegetable side dish topped with feta | wearenotmartha.comRoasted Fiddleheads, Carrots, Haricot Vert -- A vegetable side dish topped with feta | wearenotmartha.com
    Roasted Fiddleheads, Carrots, and Haricot Vert
  • Brussels Sprouts Bacon Caesar Salad -- Think you don't like brussels sprouts? This Brussels Sprouts Bacon Caesar Salad will have you second guessing that notion. With salty bacon, lots of creamy caesar dressing, and a crispy panko topping, there's no way you won't love this salad! | wearenotmartha.com
    Brussels Sprouts Bacon Caesar Salad
  • Head-on view of Mei Mei's Magical kale salad topped with a slow poached fried egg, feta, and crispy panko
    Mei Mei's Magical Kale Salad
  • Chopped Spinach and Quinoa Goat Cheese Caesar Salad
  • Elote Salad
  • Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad -- Caesar salads are nice, but they're even better when made with kale and avocado. This Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad with parmesan croutons is the most delicious side or entree salad! | wearenotmartha.com
    Pomegranate Avocado Kale Caesar Salad
  • Ginger Coconut Whipped Sweet Potatoes
  • Jalapeño Quinoa Tater Tots -- With quinoa, jalapeño and parmesan cheese, these quinoa tater tots are way more fun and flavorful than the average tot! | wearenotmartha.com
    Jalapeño Parmesan Quinoa Tater Tots
  • Chopped Kale Salad with Pistachio Dressing -- This is officially the best kale salad ever. An incredibly easy-to-make side dish or appetizer, this kale salad will drive any kale lover crazy and will turn any anti-kale-er into a full-on kale fanatic | wearenotmartha.com
    Chopped Kale Salad with Pistachio Dressing
  • Asparagus, Orange, and Gorgonzola Salad -- Asparagus salad? Yes! This Asparagus, Orange, and Gorgonzola Salad is so much more impressive (and delicious) than a garden salad and extremely simple to make | wearenotmartha.com
    Asparagus, Orange, and Gorgonzola Salad

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