This quick and easy Spinach Rice recipe is a tasty way to sneak more greens onto your plate! A green spinach paste is stirred into fluffy and flavorful white rice, instantly upgrading this simple side dish with deliciously savory flavors.
Side Dish Recipes
This is your one-stop-shop for finding that perfect side dish for dinner. This roundup of easy side dishes will help you find what to pair with chicken, steak, salmon, BBQ, Mexican dishes and more!
These are some of my most popular side dishes. And I’m here to answer the question:
“What do I serve on the side?”
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Side Dishes for Chicken
Whether you’re making my Easy Roasted Chicken, deliciously saucy Chicken Piccata, or even some simple Air Fryer Chicken Breasts, these are my go to chicken dish sides:
- Arugula Salad
- Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
- Sauteed Spinach
Side Dishes for Steak
Making a juicy Sous Vide Ribeye, Steak Diane, or even some Steak Bites? These are the dishes that pair with steak:
Side Dishes for Salmon
My favorites like Sheet Pan Salmon, Sriracha Glazed Salmon and Everything Bagel Salmon call for something a bit on the lighter side. I like to serve these sides with salmon:
- Sous Vide Asparagus
- Israeli Couscous with Tomatoes
- Instant Pot Perfect Rice
- More side dishes for salmon
Potato Side Dishes
Potatoes are perfect for soaking up sauces. Whether you’re making Instant Pot Pork Chops & Gravy, Turkey Swedish Meatballs or Instant Pot Pot Roast…
Mashed Potatoes – 3 Ways!
- Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes Recipe (Savory)
- Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Baked Potatoes – Any Way You Like:
Fancy Potato Dishes. Aim to impress with these yummy sides:
Mexican Side Dishes
Sides to serve on taco night:
- Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- Cheesy Instant Pot Lentils
- Instant Pot Black Beans
- Instant Pot Refried Beans
- Oven Roasted Carrots (Elote Style)
- Quick Pickled Onions
Summer Sides
These easy side dishes for BBQ get togethers are always a hit!
- Hawaiian Coleslaw
- Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
- Blistered Shishito Peppers
- Apple Slaw with Celery Root
- German Potato Salad
- Vinegar Coleslaw
- Grilled Potato Salad
- MORE Sides for Burgers
- MORE Sides for Ribs
- MORE Sides for BBQ
Vegetable Side Dishes
Eating your veggies never looked so good…
- Miso Roasted Cauliflower
- Mashed Cauliflower
- Roasted Broccoli with Garlic & Basil Tahini Sauce
- Grilled Broccolini with Apple Cider Vinaigrette
My most recent side dish recipes:
Here are the newest recipes I’ve created that are guaranteed to keep you experimenting in the kitchen. Find a new favorite side here:
Easy Instant Pot Fried Rice with Egg & Bacon
Instant Pot Fried Rice comes together quickly & easily with ingredients you probably already have on hand! Skip the takeout and make your own (tastier) fried rice at home.
The BEST Arroz Verde (Mexican Green Rice Recipe)
This easy Arroz Verde (Green Rice) recipe is inspired by the classic Mexican side dish. Fluffy white rice is mixed with green veggies and lime juice, lending a vibrant green hue and delicious, zesty flavors! Pair it with chicken, beef, or seafood, or use it as the tasty base for a grain bowl.
How to Cook Canned Corn (Make it Taste Great!!!)
Learn how to instantly turn an ordinary vegetable into an extraordinary side dish with this easy canned corn recipe! It covers everything, from how to cook canned corn on the stovetop to how to dress it up with seasonings and flavor boosters to what to serve with it for a meal to remember.
Chickpeas and Avocado Salad (Easy Make Ahead Salad)
This Chickpea Avocado Salad has all the traditional elements of a great guacamole and makes a healthy, protein and fiber-filled dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Plus, it comes together easily in just 10 minutes!
10-Minute Roasted Air Fryer Tomatoes (So Easy!!)
Learn how to roast cherry tomatoes in the air fryer in just 10-minutes! Bursting with Italian flavors, these Air Fryer Tomatoes are easy to make and a delicious addition to pasta, soups, toast, salads, and so much more.
