17 Best Sides for Salmon

Any idea what to serve with salmon? Whether it's Lemon Garlic Broiled Salmon, Cajun Grilled Salmon In Foil, or Pan Seared Salmon, we've gathered some of the best sides for salmon that are easy, delicious and quick.

Even if you consume salmon 2 or 3 times per week, there's no need to eat the same sides over-and-over. So, we've rounded-up the perfect sides to help you plan your next salmon dinner that's satisfying and of course appetizing.

Check out 17 of the best sides for salmon that have been broken out into categories based on vegetables, starch, salads, and pastas.

Vegetable Sides

7 Minute Sugar Snap Pea Recipe

This 7 Minute Sugar Snap Pea Recipe is the perfect side dish when you're looking for a quick and easy side to serve with your favorite entrees.

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Oven Roasted Broccolini

Oven roasted broccolini roasted until slightly charred with a squeeze of lemon and sprinkles of red pepper flakes is the perfect side dish for your next weeknight dinner.  This simple recipe comes together in about 15 minutes and pairs nicely with almost any main dish.

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Sauteed Green Beans

Sauteed green beans infused with extra virgin olive oil and minced garlic topped with toasted herby panko crumbs for a delicious and healthy side dish.

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Roasted Beets in Foil

An easy and foolproof way of roasting beets in foil.  Only 3 ingredients used to enhance the delicate sweet flavor of this beautiful root vegetable.

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Roasted Asparagus and Carrots

Roasted asparagus and carrots is a side dish bursting with flavor and made in just 7 minutes.

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Stir Fry Kale

Stir Fry Kale - A healthy and delicious side dish made with just 5 ingredients, kale, fresh garlic, shallots, sun-dried tomatoes, & kosher salt.

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Starchy Sides

Crispy Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes

Oven Roasted Baby Potatoes coated in extra virgin olive and herbes de provence are perfectly golden and crisp on the outside and buttery and tender on the inside.

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Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe

This Herb Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe infused with a buttery rosemary and thyme mixture is so luscious and creamy.  They're the perfect side dish for any occasion.

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Vegetable Fried Rice Rice

This quick and easy Vegetable Fried Rice Recipe filled with veggies and topped with perfectly seared shrimp is next level delicious.

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Crispy Sweet Potato Fries

These ultra Crispy Sweet Potato Fries are super easy to make and perfectly season with one key ingredient... kosher salt.  That's it.  One thing, they will disappear quickly.

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Salad Sides

Fresh Spring Mix Salad

Fresh Spring Mix Salad loaded with leafy Artisan red and green lettuce, crunchy Persian cucumbers, fresh blueberries, and candied walnuts dressed in simple but delicious vinaigrette.

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Roasted Beet Salad with Grilled Peaches

Roasted Beet Salad with Grilled Peaches, a delicious fresh salad made with beautiful golden beets that are oven roasted until tender and crisp grilled peaches. Serve it cold or warm.  Either way you will not be disappointed

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Simple Arugula Salad With Nectarines

Crisp nectarines and toasted walnuts over a bed of peppery arugula and vibrant micro-greens dressed in a simple vinaigrette.

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Vegetable Salad with Lettuce

This beautiful green simple salad is made with fresh sugar snap peas, green beans, English cucumber and dressed in a simple vinaigrette. This is the perfect Spring or Summer salad to serve to your family and friends.

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Pasta Sides

Baked Soul Food Mac and Cheese (3 Cheeses)

If there's one dish that always brings people back for seconds (and thirds), it's baked mac and cheese. This is one Soul Food dish we always have on our dinner table at every holiday, family gathering, or Sunday dinner.

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White Wine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta

A perfect take on a delicious restaurant style White Wine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Pasta made at home in under 20 mins.

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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta

Cajun Shrimp Pasta coated in a cream sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and garlic for the ultimate quick and easy dinner.

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We love that these side dishes are easy to make, require minimal ingredients, are great for entertaining a small to large crowd, and adds variety to make it a complete and delicious lunch or dinner idea.

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