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What to Serve with Cabbage Rolls: 17+ Easy Sides

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Wondering what the best sides for Cabbage Rolls are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide. Whether your version is made with ground beef, ground lamb, or ground turkey, these sides will pair perfectly.

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Stuffed Cabbage Rolls + Amazing Side Dish = PERFECTION!

When serving cabbage rolls (or cabbage roll soup) for dinner, some really stellar side dishes can really help complete the meal.

But, because cabbage rolls are such a hearty dish (filled with rice + ground beef), you’ll want a side dish that’s light enough to not overpower them.

From smashed potatoes, to a shriazi salad, and more! There are so many options that pair with this meaty dish.

So, let’s dig in!

Keep reading to discover 17+ easy side dishes to serve with Cabbage Rolls.

What Goes with Cabbage Rolls?

Crispy smashed potatoes on black plate next to bowl of mojo sauce.
Easy Smashed Potatoes
These Easy Smashed Potatoes with Mojo Sauce are the most delicious side dish! Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Smashed Potatoes
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Shirazi Salad
This simple Shirazi Salad recipe features fresh cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and crisp red onion. Dressed with plenty of fresh herbs and tossed with a tangy dressing made with lime juice and olive oil. Every bite is bursting with refreshing flavors!
Shirazi Salad
Tomato Orange Soup is the creamiest tomato soup recipe you will find. Plus, it's got a great tang for the orange juice. It's the perfect winter soup for chilly days.
Tomato Bisque
This Tomato Bisque Soup is the richest, creamiest tomato soup you've ever tried, with a splash of fresh orange juice for a bit of extra tang! Inspired by Elephant's Deli in Portland, Oregon.
Tomato Bisque Soup
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1 Hour Pickles
These ​​Quick Pickled Cucumbers are ready to eat in 1 hour! There’s no canning required and they stay crisp for months.
Quick Pickled Cucumbers
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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
Sliced garlic bread ready to serve.
Garlic Bread
This restaurant-quality Garlic Bread is crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and slathered with homemade garlic butter and melted parmesan. It’s the perfect pairing for your pasta dinner!
Garlic Bread
Arugula Salad ready to be served.
Simple Arugula Salad Dressing
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.
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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.  
Fennel Celery Salad
CLOSE UP OF ROASTED SWEET POTATOES ON SERVING TRAY WITH SPOON.
The BEST Roasted Sweet Potatoes
Roasted Sweet Potatoes are a salty, crispy, savory, and slightly sweet side dish you can pair with almost anything! Lightly spiced and so simple, this easy recipe is a total crowd pleaser and a must-have for weeknight dinners.
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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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!
Apple Celery Root Slaw
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Mashed Cauliflower
Mashed Cauliflower is a delicious, low carb & keto friendly side dish. With 5 flavor variations and instructions for making Stovetop Mashed Cauliflower or Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower.
Mashed Cauliflower
These are the BEST Glazed Carrots! Lightly sweetened, delicately seasoned & perfectly glazed. They make an amazing side dish that both kids & adults love. | platingsandpairings.com
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
Overhead shot of bowl of mashed potatoes topped with a pat of butter, next to bowl of sour cream.
Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
These Easy Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream are the most delicious mashed potatoes you will ever have. They're light, creamy, buttery and tangy and easy to make with the help of your stand mixer – No hand mashing required!
Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
POTATO LATKES ON GREY PLATE TOPPED WITH DOLLOPS OF SOUR CREAM AND SERVED WITH BOWL OF PINK BEET HORSERADISH SAUCE.
Classic Potato Latkes
This is the best Potato Latke recipe. Crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Their irresistible golden crusts are seasoned with just a sprinkling of salt and ready to be served with a side of sour cream and applesauce. They’re perfect for Hanukkah, but you’ll want to enjoy them year round.
Potato Latkes
Serving spoon in bowl of tomato cucumber salad.
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
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Italian White Beans
These Italian White Beans are cooked low and slow with a bit of sage and garlic, resulting in plump, yet firm beans that are delicious dressed with a bit of olive oil or served on top of crostini.
Italian White Beans
Simple Steps to Make Buttered Noodles Taste Great!
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Buttered Noodles

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these Cabbage Roll side dish recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

More Side Dish Recipes:

  • Sides for Burgers
  • Sides for Chicken
  • Sides for BBQ
  • Sides for Pasta
  • Sides for Brisket
  • Sides for Salmon
  • Sides for Steak
  • Sides for Ribs

Did you Make Any of These Cabbage Roll Side Dishes?

Please leave a comment and rating below, if you loved this round up of what to serve with cabbage rolls. Also, be sure to snap a picture of your finished dish and share it with me on Instagram using the hashtag #platingsandpairings and tagging me @platingsandpairings.

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What to Serve with Cabbage Rolls: 17+ EASY Side Dishes

Wondering what the best side dishes to serve with cabbage rolls are? I’ve got you covered with this handy guide of the best sides for this savory, meat-filled dish.
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Serves 4 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 30 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • Smashed Potatoes
  • Shirazi Salad
  • Tomato Bisque
  • Quick Pickled Cucumbers
  • Beet Salad
  • Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
  • Arugula Salad
  • Garlic Bread
  • Shaved Fennel Salad
  • Roasted Sweet Potatoes
  • Apple Slaw with Celery Root
  • Mashed Cauliflower
  • Glazed Carrots
  • Mashed Potatoes with Sour Cream
  • Latkes
  • Tomato Cucumber Salad
  • Italian White Beans
  • Cherry Tomato Salad with Roasted Lemons
  • Buttered Noodles

Instructions

  • Choose your favorite side dish.
  • Gather the necessary ingredients.
  • Enjoy a delicious dinner!
Did you make this recipe?Mention @platingsandpairings or tag #platingsandpairings!
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