Jambalaya is a delicious and flavorful meal that can be enjoyed as a main course. But what should you serve with jambalaya to make the meal even more special? I’ve got you covered! From classic sides to new ideas and twists, this post will show you the perfect additions to serve with your jambalaya.

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Jambalaya is a tasty and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as the main course for a meal.

Whether you’re looking for classic sides, interesting twists, fresh alternatives, veggie sides, or healthy and refreshing fruit sides, you’ll find something to enjoy to accompany your jambalaya.

The BEST Sides for Jambalaya

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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

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Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

No Soak Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas cook up quickly with the help of your pressure cooker. Serve this traditional side dish on New Year's for good luck!

Instant Pot Black Eyed Peas

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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

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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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Instant Pot Deviled Eggs

Easy Peel Instant Pot Deviled Eggs are a perfect appetizer. With variations to make bacon deviled eggs, deviled eggs with relish or spicy deviled eggs.

Deviled Eggs

Sauteed Zucchini and Squash

You can serve Sauteed Zucchini and Squash with practically anything! It’s a simple side dish that showcases sliced and seared summer squash and savory Italian flavors.

Sauteed Zucchini and Squash

The BEST 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.

Arugula Salad

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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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How to Cook Canned Corn

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.

Canned Corn

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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

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

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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!

Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts

Slow Cooker Black Beans

These Slow Cooker Black Beans are easy to make and taste so much better than the canned version! No soaking required. Perfect for meal prep or as a side dish to your favorite tacos, salads, or protein bowls.

Slow Cooker Black Beans

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California Roll Deviled Eggs

California Roll Deviled Eggs are an easy, delicious variation of the classic recipe. The creamy yolks are combined with wasabi for a spicy kick, then they're topped with crab, avocado and cucumber.

Crab Deviled Eggs

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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

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.

Instant Pot Mac and Cheese

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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

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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

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5 Minute Sugar Snap Peas

Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas is a healthy, quick and delicious side dish to go with any main. Ready in 5 minutes, you’ll love the simplicity!

Sauteed Sugar Snap Peas

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Mashed Sweet Potatoes – Ultra creamy, flavorful and delicious and made with only 3-ingredients! No hand mashing required. Let your stand mixer do all the work for you!

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

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Grilled Bell Peppers

Learn how to make perfectly tender and blistered Grilled Bell Peppers at home! It’s one of the best and easiest side dishes you can add to burrito bowls, fajitas, or pair with grilled meats.

Grilled Bell Peppers

Fried Okra

This fried okra recipe is fresh sliced okra coated in buttermilk and a seasoned cornmeal mixture, then deep fried until golden brow and crispy. Get the RECIPE from Dinner at the Zoo

Fried Okra

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Shake and Bake Potatoes

These Shake and Bake Potatoes are crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and loaded with addictive ranch flavors. It’s the ultimate kid-friendly and crowd-pleasing side dish to pair with almost anything!

Shake and Bake Potatoes

Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits

These exceedingly tall and fluffy cheddar-scallion biscuits are flaky and flavorful and so easy to make thanks to a few simple techniques. Get the RECIPE from Girl Versus Dough

Cheddar-Scallion Biscuits

Dirty Rice

Dirty rice is a classic New Orleans dish with bold flavor. This Cajun rice recipe is simple to make and perfect for a Mardis Gras dinner! Get the RECIPE from Kevin is Cooking

Dirty Rice

Grilled Oysters with White Wine Butter Sauce

Grilled Oysters are amazing! This grilled oyster recipe details which types are best for grilling and an easy white wine butter sauce for topping. Get the RECIPE from Vindulge

Grilled Oysters with White Wine Butter Sauce

Easy Corn Maque Choux

The only recipe you’ll ever need for Corn Maque Choux! A delicious Cajun side dish from Louisiana that pairs perfectly with so many meals! Get the RECIPE from Pinch and Swirl

Easy Corn Maque Choux

Southern Collard Greens

Southern collard greens broken down into bite-sized pieces that slowly simmer away and tenderize in a rich, meaty, and flavorful pot likker! Get the RECIPE from Butter be Ready

Southern Collard Greens

Real Deal Southern Green Beans

These Southern Green Beans are rich and flavorful with hearty pieces of smoked meat throughout. The best southern-style green beans, y’all. Get the RECIPE from Butter be Ready

Real Deal Southern Green Beans

Brown Sugar Cornbread

Are you ready for the absolute best tasting cornbread? This Brown Sugar Cornbread recipe is golden on top, fluffy in the middle, and tastes amazing with hints of molasses. Get the RECIPE from Bellyfull

Brown Sugar Cornbread

Easy Creamed Spinach

Easy Creamed Spinach does not get easier! This simple homemade side dish is so much better than store bought, and is ready in no time! Get the RECIPE from Cafe Delites

Easy Creamed Spinach

Vegetarian Succotash

This vegetarian succotash recipe is fresh, vibrant and bacon-free. It features seared corn, plump lima beans, fresh peppers and butter! Get the RECIPE from Cookie and Kate

Vegetarian Succotash

Corn Pudding

Creamy and Rich Corn Pudding made from scratch with brown butter, heavy cream and corn. No boxed jiffy corn mix or canned corn needed! Get the RECIPE from Chef Savvy

Corn Pudding

Okra and Tomatoes

Stewed Okra and Tomatoes is a classic Southern dish. Flavored with bacon, onion, garlic and vinegar, you know the veggies are delicious! Get the RECIPE from The Seasoned Mom

Okra and Tomatoes

How to Make Ahead and Store

Many of these jambalaya 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.

Did you Make Any of These Sides for Jambalaya?

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