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What to Serve with Latkes for Dinner: 20+ Simple Sides

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Latkes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or side dish. Here are 20+ great ideas for sides to serve with latkes.

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Latkes are delicious potato pancakes that are traditionally served during Hanukkah. They are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and they’re typically served with applesauce and sour cream on the side.

But what do you serve with latkes for dinner?

Here are 20+ delicious sides for latkes!

The BEST Sides to Serve with Latkes

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What to Serve with Latkes: 20+ Simple Sides

Latkes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or side dish. Here are 20+ great ideas for sides to serve with latkes. Try this homemade Smoked Salmon Dip It's refreshing, creamy, and delicious!
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Serves 6 people
Created by Platings and Pairings
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp crème fraiche
  • ½ lb . salmon filet
  • 1 lemon (, zested and juiced)
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp chopped fresh dill
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • ½ shallot (, minced)
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tsp capers (, minced)

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375°. Place salmon in an 8” x 8” baking dish and drizzle with 2 tbsp. lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake 15 minutes until cooked through; set aside to cool.
  • When salmon is cool enough to handle, combine with crème fraiche, cream cheese, parsley, dill, chives, shallot, remaining lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on crackers or toast points with vegetables on the side.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 55mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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