60+ Favorite Sides for Pizza

Wondering what to serve with pizza? I’ve got you covered! I’m sharing 60+ of the most popular and best sides for pizza. Appetizers, salads, the most delicious vegetables, and even dessert.

Wondering goes with pizza? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide.

You’re guaranteed to find a new favorite pizza side dish here!

PS – Don’t forget about these 20+ Dipping Sauces for Pizza too!

Sides for Pizza

Appetizers

Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli

Air Fryer Toasted Ravioli is coated in a cheesy, breadcrumb mixture and then air fried (or baked) until crispy and delicious! Serve this yummy appetizer with marinara sauce or alfredo sauce and enjoy! 

Toasted Ravioli

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders cook up golden & crispy on the outside, but juicy inside. The best part is they can be made in under 20 minutes with just 6-ingredients.

Chicken Tenders

Pasta Chips

Pasta Chips are the latest TikTok food trend. Made with cooked pasta that's coated with parmesan, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Then air fried (or baked in the oven) until crispy, crunchy & delicious!

Pasta Chips

Sausage Bites

Sausage Bites are simmered in white wine & served with a creamy, spicy mustard dipping sauce. They’re a delicious party appetizer that cooks up quick.

Sausage Bites

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries with Lemon Tarragon Aioli are perfect for snacking. Strips of zucchini, coated in panko cook up perfectly crispy in the air fryer. Dip them in an easy-to-prepare creamy aioli flavored with tarragon and lemon. 

Zucchini Fries

Vietnamese Chicken Wings

These Vietnamese Chicken Wings are baked in the oven until crisp & coated in a sweet-spicy combination of soy sauce, brown sugar and sambal oelek chili paste.

Vietnamese Chicken Wings

Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites

Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado Bites are the perfect party appetizer. They’re an easy to make, no-bake finger food and come together in under 10 minutes!

Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado

Fried Green Beans with Dipping Sauce

Crispy Fried Green Beans are baked in the oven for a healthy, delicious treat. Served up with three dipping sauces – green goddess, honey mustard & creamy sriracha. A secret ingredient makes them extra delicious! Air Fryer directions included. 

Fried Green Beans

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

These Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings cook up amazingly crispy and juicy without deep frying. Then they’re tossed with a spicy buffalo wing sauce that can be made mild to hot, depending on your taste preference.

Air Fryer Buffalo Wings

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites are crispy, spicy & amazingly delicious! Enjoy these healthy vegetarian buffalo wings with homemade blue cheese or ranch dip. With directions for the oven or air fryer.

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce Recipe

Pretzel Bites with Cheese Sauce are the perfect snack for tailgating. Soft, chewy and bite size with a golden crust, they're perfect for dunking into a rich cheese dip that can be customized 3-ways.

Pretzel Bites

Olive Spread

This easy Olive Tapenade recipe comes together in just 10 minutes in your food processor or blender. It's amazing as an appetizer for parties, served as part of a charcuterie board, or used as a sandwich spread.

Tapenade

Baked Goat Cheese

This baked goat cheese appetizer is super simple to throw together at the last minute with just 3 ingredients! Chevre is baked in marinara sauce until hot and bubbly – Perfect for spreading on crostini.

Baked Goat Cheese

Brie and Prosciutto Crostini

These Brie & Prosciutto Crostini with Honey make the perfect, easy to prepare party appetizer that's made with just a handful of ingredients.

Brie Crostini

Vegetables

Wondering what veggies go with pizza? Here are some of the best options:

Sauteed Spinach with Garlic Recipe

Add a healthy boost of nutrients to your dinner with this easy Sauteed Spinach. Baby spinach is added to a skillet along with garlic and olive oil, then sauteed gently to create a simple side dish that pairs with any meal!

Sauteed Spinach

Glazed Stovetop Carrots

These are the BEST Glazed Carrots – Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned, and perfectly glazed. These carrots make an amazing side dish that both kids and adults can’t get enough of!

Glazed Carrots

Sous Vide Asparagus

How to cook perfect asparagus sous vide. Bright green, perfectly cooked spears. With three options for flavoring – garlic, parmesan or lemon.

Asparagus

Instant Pot Corn on the Cob

Learn how to make the BEST Instant Pot Corn on the Cob. This pressure cooker corn on the cob recipe uses a simple, secret ingredient to guarantee that your corn is sweet, tender and delicious! 

Corn on the Cob

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts with Balsamic cook up crispy and delicious with minimal oil with the help of your air fryer! Dressed simply with balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of salt. You'll love these!

Balsamic Brussel Sprouts

Blistered Shishito Peppers Recipe

These Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect finger food. They’re so easy to make too. Lightly seasoned and slightly smoky, you’ll find that most are mild… one out of every ten might surprise you. 

Shishito Peppers

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts

Kung Pao Brussels Sprouts are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and covered in a sweet and spicy kung pao sauce. Toss with roasted peanuts and red chilis for a crazy delicious spin on a classic roasted vegetable.

Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts

Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette

This grilled broccolini is topped with a tangy apple cider vinaigrette and marcona almonds for a delicious crunch. It’s a perfect side dish for autumnal menus or Thanksgiving. 

Grilled Broccolini

Instant Pot Artichokes

Instant Pot Artichokes are quick and easy to make with the help of your electric pressure cooker. Plus, this recipe gives them SO much flavor!

Artichokes

Simple Roasted Sunchokes

Sunchokes are a knobby root vegetable that can be prepared in more ways than you can imagine! In this recipe, you’ll learn how to roast them with olive oil, garlic, and thyme. It’s an easy side dish you can pair with anything.

Sunchokes

Tahini Brussel Sprouts (Crispy & Smashed!)

These Crispy Smashed Brussel Sprouts are flattened so that they become extra crispy when roasted in the oven. Drizzled with the most amazing Lemon Tahini Sauce. 

Smashed Brussel Sprouts

Salads

Crunchy slaws and salads to serve with pizza.

Italian Chopped Salad

This simple Italian Chopped Salad dresses fresh veggies, salami, mozzarella & chickpeas in a delicious homemade Italian dressing.

Italian Chopped Salad

Simple Kale Salad

This Simple Kale Salad tosses kale, parmesan cheese, and croutons with a zesty lemon dressing to give you a perfect light meal or healthy side dish for any occasion. Ready in 10 minutes!

Simple Kale Salad

Arugula Salad

This Arugula Salad recipe with red wine vinaigrette is my go-to green salad. The arugula has a peppery bite to it which pairs wonderfully with the acid in the vinaigrette. It’s the perfect salad for pairing with rich dishes.

Arugula Salad

Italian Radicchio Salad

This delicious Italian Radicchio Salad is dressed in a creamy lemon-vinaigrette and tossed with buttery calvestrano olives, tasty breadcrumbs and nutty parmesan cheese. And, a special tip ensures that your radicchio won't be bitter!

Radicchio Salad

Vegetarian Kale Caesar Salad

This Kale Caesar Salad is topped with crispy homemade croutons and parmesan cheese. Massaging the creamy garlic dressing into the kale makes it extra tender and delicious.

Kale Caesar Salad

Vegan Farro Salad

This Farro Salad with Basil & Lemon Tahini Dressing is a delicious salad that can be made ahead of time, making it perfect for busy workday lunches or potlucks.

Farro Salad

Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts

This Thai Cucumber Salad with Peanuts is crunchy, sweet & tangy. It's a refreshing salad that can be made ahead of time and is perfect for the warm summer months.

Thai Cucumber Salad

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad

This Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard and Parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.

Brussel Sprout Salad

Zucchini Pasta Salad

This Zucchini Pasta Salad recipe may be the best I've tried to date! Packed with sauteed zucchini, loads of parmesan cheese, fresh dill and crunchy walnuts.

Zucchini Pasta Salad

Hawaiian Coleslaw

Hawaiian Coleslaw with pineapple, cabbage, carrots, sesame seeds and a ginger-soy lime vinaigrette brings a tropical taste to traditional slaw.

Hawaiian Slaw

Mediterranean Tomato Cucumber Salad

This Tomato Cucumber Salad features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed in a tangy homemade red wine vinaigrette, every bite is bursting with refreshing Mediterranean flavors!

Tomato Cucumber Salad

Apple Celery Root Slaw

Apple Celery Root Slaw is an exciting twist on your basic coleslaw. Crisp apples and celery root combine with jalapeno, cilantro & pickled onions. It's sure to be a stand out side dish!

Celery Root Slaw

Peach Caprese Salad

This fresh and tangy Peach Caprese Salad features sweet peaches, creamy burrata cheese, and juicy tomatoes. A perfect blend of summery flavors, this simple yet delicious salad is the ideal late summer side dish!

Peach Caprese Salad

Shaved Fennel Salad

This Fennel Celery Salad comes together quickly and has such a delicious light lemon-parmesan vinaigrette and wonderful crunch. It's the perfect side salad for rich and hearty dishes like pasta or braised short ribs.  

Recipe

Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons

This Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons is the perfect side dish. Sweet tomatoes combine with a tangy vinaigrette and delicious roasted lemons. 

Cherry Tomato Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad

This Couscous Corn Salad puts a salad twist on Mexican Street Corn. Smoky grilled corn, a creamy cumin-lime dressing, and pearl couscous combine to create this delicious salad.

Street Corn Salad

Grilled Potato Salad

Say bye bye to basic potato salad. This Grilled Potato Salad combines smoky grilled potatoes with a delicious tangy mustard dressing that’s loaded with fresh herbs and salty capers. It’s delicious! 

Grilled Potato Salad

Fennel and Chickpea Salad

This Fennel and Chickpea Salad is tossed in a light citrus vinaigrette & topped with parmesan. It’s the perfect make-ahead salad for potlucks or lunches.

Fennel Chickpea Salad

Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad

This Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad combines pearl couscous with tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh herbs and a light citrus dressing.

Couscous Tabbouleh Salad

Red Cabbage Coleslaw (No Mayo)

Red Cabbage Slaw is a super simple side dish recipe made without mayo. It’s tangy, delicious and crunchy. 

Red Cabbage Slaw

Sauces

Don’t forget the sauce for dipping your pizza crust. Here are some yummy options!

Restaurant Ranch Dressing

This Restaurant Ranch Dressing is hands down the best, most crave-worthy ranch you've ever had. This recipe can rival any restaurant ranch dressing!

Ranch

Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing Recipe

This is the BEST Steakhouse Blue Cheese Dressing recipe. It takes less than five minutes to make. Super creamy, tangy and loaded with chunky blue cheese. Drizzle it over a Wedge Salad or serve it alongside some Buffalo Wings. 

Blue Cheese

Buffalo Wing Sauce Recipe

This Buffalo Wing Sauce recipe can be made mild, medium or hot to suit your taste preference. It's the BEST Buffalo Sauce and made with only 4-ingredients!

Buffalo Sauce

Simple Marinara Sauce

Easy 30 Minute Marinara Sauce offers rich and sweet flavors that can be enjoyed on plenty of dishes. Using basic ingredients & only 1 pot.

Marinara Sauce

Pasta & Risotto

When you want a comfort food side dish to pair with your chicken dinner.

Instant Pot Parmesan Risotto

Instant Pot Risotto is hands-down the best way to make risotto! It has the signature creamy, rich goodness you expect without all the stirring and fuss of making it on the stove. Plus there are 6 add-in options to make your risotto extra flavorful.

Parmesan Risotto

Easy Lemon Pasta

This easy Lemon Pasta is deliciously tangy and creamy, plus it comes together in under 15 minutes!

Lemon Pasta

Lemon Risotto with Mascarpone

Indulge in this luxurious Lemon Risotto with Mascarpone. Rich, creamy, and tangy – Its bright flavor makes a perfect vegetarian entrée or a delicious side dish.

Lemon Risotto

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

This is the BEST Instant Pot Mac and Cheese! Made extra creamy with evaporated milk, plus delicious cheddar & parmesan cheese. It can be made in just 4 minutes with your electric pressure cooker.

Mac and Cheese

Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto

This always rich and warming Butternut Squash Risotto is the perfect meal for fall. Roasted squash, creamy and tender rice, and fresh sage come together to form dreamy and heavenly flavors in every bite.

Butternut Squash Ravioli

Dessert

Blackberry Fool

This Blackberry Fool is a cool and refreshing dessert made from pureed blackberries, whipped cream, and buttery shortbread cookies. Make this elegant and eye-catching dessert the perfect end to your next summer barbeque, afternoon tea, or family get-together.

Blackberry Fool

Butterscotch Budino

This Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel is like a pudding cup for grown ups. It's a rich and creamy indulgent treat that's not overly sweet.

Butterscotch Budino

Easy Creme Brulee

This is our favorite easy creme brulee recipe. Plus, you can make ahead of time (up to 4-days) for easy entertaining!

Creme Brulee

Blackberry Blondies 

If lemon bars and blackberry pie had a baby, you’d have these Blackberry Lemon Blondies. They’re moist, tangy and delicious with bits of blackberries running throughout.

Blackberry Blondies

Coffee Mousse

Coffee Mousse is a decadent, airy dessert flavored with coffee & cocoa. Made with whipped cream & ricotta cheese to make it creamy without gelatin.

Mocha Mousse

Lemon Raspberry Tarts

These Lemon Raspberry Tartlets are the perfect balance of tangy and sweet, with a delicate buttery crust. They're easy to prepare with a no-bake filling. 

Lemon Tartlets

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Full Recipe

60+ BEST Side Dishes for Pizza

I'm sharing 60+ of the most popular and best sides for pizza night. Appetizers, salads, the most delicious roasted vegetables, and dessert!

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Serves 4 people

Created by Platings and Pairings

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Ingredients

Appetizers

• ▢ Vietnamese Chicken Wings
• ▢ Toasted Ravioli
• ▢ Zucchini Fries
• ▢ Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
• ▢ Prosciutto Wrapped Avocado
• ▢ Pasta Chips
• ▢ Pretzel Bites
• ▢ Sausage Bites
• ▢ Baked Goat Cheese
• ▢ Olive Tapenade
• ▢ Buffalo Cauliflower Bites
• ▢ Brie Crostini

Vegetables

• ▢ Sauteed Spinach
• ▢ Glazed Carrots
• ▢ Sous Vide Asparagus
• ▢ Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
• ▢ Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts
• ▢ Shishito Peppers
• ▢ Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts
• ▢ Grilled Broccolini
• ▢ Instant Pot Artichokes
• ▢ Sunchokes
• ▢ Smashed Brussel Sprouts

Salads

• ▢ Arugula Salad
• ▢ Radicchio Salad
• ▢ Kale Caesar Salad
• ▢ Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
• ▢ Zucchini Pasta Salad
• ▢ Hawaiian Slaw
• ▢ Tomato Cucumber Salad
• ▢ Apple Slaw
• ▢ Peach Caprese Salad
• ▢ Fennel & Celery Salad
• ▢ Cherry Tomato Salad
• ▢ Mexican Street Corn Salad
• ▢ Fennel & Chickpea Salad
• ▢ Israeli Couscous Tabbouleh Salad 
• ▢ Vinegar Slaw
• ▢ Grilled Potato Salad

Pasta & Risotto

• ▢ Instant Pot Risotto
• ▢ Lemon Pasta
• ▢ Lemon Risotto
• ▢ Instant Pot Mac & Cheese
• ▢ Butternut Squash Risotto

Dessert

• ▢ Blackberry Fool
• ▢ Butterscotch Budino
• ▢ Blackberry Lemon Blondies
• ▢ Mocha Mousse
• ▢ Lemon Tarts

Instructions

• Choose your favorite side dish recipe(s).
• Gather the necessary ingredients.
• Enjoy an amazing pizza night at home!

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal

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