Jump to Recipe Wondering what to serve with salmon. Look no further as all of the best side dishes that you could pair with your fish are right here! With everything from simple veggie sides, to rice or pasta dishes, as well as potatoes and more you’re sure to find what you need! Ideas For What To Have With Salmon Salmon is a mild (depending on who you talk to) fish that can be cooked 50 different ways - with each as good as the last! Whether you like your salmon pan seared, grilled, oven-baked, or smoked the perfect side dish is important. And I can help you out with that! This list is as varied as the ways to serve salmon. I’ve even included a couple of dessert options to round out your meals! Delightfully tasty salmon pairs so well with a variety of sides, and some of them may surprise you! Tender, flaky, and ridiculously delicious salmon can be served up with as many different side dishes as there are methods for cooking your fish!

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  1. Lemon Orzo Pasta
  2. Roasted Brussel Sprouts
  3. Roasted Green Beans
  4. Parmesan Risotto 5. Buttered Noodles 6. Roasted Potatoes 7. Garlic Green Beans 8. Broccolini Salad
  5. Saffron Rice
  6. Turmeric Rice
  7. Vermicelli Rice
  8. Boiled Baby Potatoes
  9. Herb-Roasted Carrots
  10. Sauteed Asparagus
  11. Steamed Broccoli
  12. Zucchini Squash Casserole
  13. Cherry Clafoutis
  14. Pineapple Bars 📋 Recipe

Depending on how you’re making your fish, you might choose a different option. For example, you likely wouldn’t opt to serve an Asian-inspired, soy-based marinaded salmon with a Parmesan risotto. But it would be amazing with my boiled potatoes. Use your judgment or check out my recommendations below.

  1. Lemon Orzo Pasta This lemon orzo pasta couldn’t be full of more complimentary flavors! Fresh lemon juice and garlic are made for pairing with salmon. Toss in a little grassy asparagus and finish it off with a little cracked black pepper and Parmesan cheese, and you have a very memorable meal. You could easily highlight any of these by adding extra lemon and pepper to your fish itself. Or by slicing up your salmon and mixing it in the pasta.

Lemon Asparagus Orzo

This delicious Lemon Asparagus Orzo combines tender pieces of lightly cooked asparagus with fine orzo pasta in a tangy lemon garlic sauce! Every bite is a refreshingly light flavor combination that pairs especially well with chicken or seafood dinners!

Check out this recipe

  1. Roasted Brussel Sprouts There’s nothing like the rich, savory taste of roasted brussel sprouts. The beauty is in simplicity. A little olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, and a lot of high-temp cooking result in something spectacular. They’re a perfect side to a simple, buttery, lemon pepper or a brown sugar-soy marinated salmon.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!

Check out this recipe

  1. Roasted Green Beans Fish cooks fast. Why not pick a side dish that can keep up and taste amazing with your salmon? Roasted green beans only take 5 minutes to prep and 25 minutes in the oven. Few people tend to roast this garden grub, so it makes a unique, garlicky crowd-pleaser. Why not try something new with something familiar?

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that are super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals! Plus, they’re equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes!

Check out this recipe

  1. Parmesan Risotto It’s easy to forget how much flavor a splash of wine can add. A decent white is the not-so-secret ingredient of this mouth-watering risotto. Mix in an aged Parmesan and throw a little pepper on top, and you have yourself a show-stopping complement to a Parmesan and basil-encrusted salmon. You might even want to slice up your salmon fillet on top of your risotto for a complete meal.

Parmesan Risotto

This Parmesan risotto is super rich, creamy, and a fantastic base for making a variety of wonderful risotto dishes! It tastes sophisticated and gourmet, but is easy to make! In fact, it is the perfect side dish for any meal and will easily impress all of your guests!

Check out this recipe

5. Buttered Noodles Buttered noodles are amazing comfort food. They are exactly what they sound like: egg noodles coated in butter and seasoned with salt, pepper, and parsley. It’s a family favorite that is amazing with salmon, any way you make it. Realistically, is anything not good with butter? You’ll never regret making this dish.

Buttered Noodles

Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal! Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love!

Check out this recipe

6. Roasted Potatoes Roasted potatoes are almost universally liked. Garlic, onion, salt, and pepper go well with practically anything. That’s what makes this an excellent go-to side for most main dishes you can come up with. I would use this as a chance to go crazy with your salmon seasonings. Try throwing on some cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, and paprika for a powerful flavor you’ll love!

Oven Roasted Potatoes

These super easy Oven Roasted Potatoes are delightfully crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth fluffy and tender inside! They’re super versatile from adding your favorite seasoning and herbs, to what to serve them alongside to round out an amazing family meal!

Check out this recipe

7. Garlic Green Beans Green beans? Delicious. Garlic? Absolutely. Bacon? No question. All of those things together? A scrumptious side dish to serve with salmon. Bacon may sound like an unusual pairing with this fish, but the saltiness actually makes it a delicious choice. And, of course, combined with the garlic in the green beans, it creates a flavor that is out of this world!

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

Check out this recipe

8. Broccolini Salad If you’re looking for a lighter option, this fresh broccolini salad is just the thing! It’s a quick and easy raw vegetable base of broccolini, mushrooms, carrots, and green onion with a sesame-soy dressing that has notes of honey, chili paste, and ginger. Yum! As an added bonus, it only takes 10 minutes to pull it together! Try this with an Asian-inspired marinade on your salmon.

Broccolini Salad

My quick and easy broccolini salad is the perfect weeknight side dish to pair with practically any main dish or meaty entree! It’s tossed with a delicious Asian-inspired dressing that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality!

Check out this recipe

  1. Saffron Rice It takes a lot of effort to harvest saffron, and it has to be done by hand. I’ve always found this spice to be very special, albeit a bit pricey (but worth every penny)! Its distinctive flavor might be new for the people you’re serving, as it’s not something we often cook with in the US unless making a celebratory dish from a foreign cuisine. Try making your salmon with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors to best blend with this dish, perhaps with a drizzle of pistachio oil. As an extra perk, saffron turns anything it’s cooked with yellow, so this rice will be vibrant.

Saffron Jasmine Rice

This Saffron Jasmine Rice is such a flavorful treat when made at home from scratch. The crimson threads of the saffron and onion are highlighted throughout this fluffy golden rice.

Check out this recipe

  1. Turmeric Rice Turmeric also gives the rice a beautiful yellow hue, adding a pop of color to your table. A lot of chefs say we eat with our eyes first, so why not brighten up your pink salmon with some gold? It not only tastes great, but turmeric has a lot of good health properties. And the aromatic spices in this recipe will make your whole house smell good.

Turmeric Rice

This turmeric rice is a delicious and quick Indian-inspired side dish that’s perfect for any night of the week! This easy fluffy rice is packed with flavor from turmeric and aromatic seasonings to make an incredible side dish that goes well with any main course! Fluffy, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully golden turmeric rice is a side anyone will enjoy!

Check out this recipe

  1. Vermicelli Rice This vermicelli rice is another neutral side dish with a subtle nutty flavor due to the addition of pine nuts and Basmati rice. It’s full of flavor, but it won’t clash with anything. However you decide to season your salmon fillets, this rice side dish will blend seamlessly.

Vermicelli Rice

Vermicelli rice is an amazingly popular Middle Eastern side dish that combines toasted vermicelli pasta with long-grain Basmati rice! The flavorful rice side dish is easy to make, extremely versatile, and intensely flavorful. You would never know it only has a few ingredients!

Check out this recipe

  1. Boiled Baby Potatoes The flavorings added to the water you boil potatoes in will seep in through the skin and spread flavor throughout. In this recipe, I use salt, a bay leaf, peppercorns, and whole garlic cloves to create potatoes that are outstanding! All you have to do is pull them out of the water and add a little butter for a great side dish to serve with salmon.

Boiled Potatoes

These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!

Check out this recipe

  1. Herb-Roasted Carrots I’m a big fan of serving vegetables with fish as part of a light lunch or dinner. These herb-roasted carrots will be a hit with anyone who likes to mix up the sweet and savory. Carrots are a bit sweet by themselves, but add some honey and rosemary or thyme and you’ve got a winning combination.

Honey and Herb Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe

My family loves this honey and herb oven roasted carrots recipe! Even though I am REALLY looking forward to summer weather for outdoor grilling, when it comes to cooking vegetables to perfection oven roasting is simply the way to go!

Check out this recipe

  1. Sauteed Asparagus Asparagus goes especially well with fish. I’m not sure why, but it’s always the first thing I think about fixing with salmon. The buttery taste of the fish just works with the grassiness of this vegetable. My recipe goes a step further, adding sweet, cherry tomatoes into the mix. You’ll get your vitamins along with a taste you won’t soon forget. Plus, the garlic, Parmesan, and herbs are perfect flavorings for the salmon itself!

Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

The combination in this simple Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish is a match made in heaven! The delicious asparagus is complemented by the tangy cherry tomatoes to make a dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or special occasions!

Check out this recipe

  1. Steamed Broccoli Broccoli has a delicious green taste that also balances any salmon dish. If your fish is complex, basic broccoli is exactly what you need. If you’re keeping it simple, you can amp up the flavor of the broccoli by adding a bit of feta or Parmesan cheese! And the best thing about this recipe is that all it takes is a quick zap in the microwave.

Steam Broccoli in the Microwave

There is simply no easier cooking method than to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave for perfectly cooked broccoli in a flash! It’s a great go-to side dish when you need to get something on the table quickly! Plus, the broccoli turns out wonderfully!

Check out this recipe

  1. Zucchini Squash Casserole To really go all-out, there has to be cheese involved, right? Zucchini squash casserole fits the bill with beautiful slices of zucchini and yellow squash covered in a garlicky cheese sauce and topped with Italian herbs and panko. It’s indulgent and full of all the best flavors, perfectly balancing a simple piece of salmon. This is a recipe you’ll want to make over and over again.

Zucchini Squash Casserole

This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!

Check out this recipe

  1. Cherry Clafoutis Cherries aren’t necessarily thought of as complementary to salmon, but this is a family-favorite combo I thought I’d share. It’s always good to finish a great meal with an equally tasty dessert, and this one won’t let you down! Sweet or sour cherries are covered in an eggy, flan-Esque batter to make an irresistible treat for your sweet tooth.

Cherry Clafoutis {Clafoutis aux Cerises}

This Cherry Clafoutis is so rich, delicious and loaded with stunning sweet bing cherries! It’s an amazingly easy and delicious dessert made using sour cherries or sweet cherries like these black cherries or rainier cherries!

Check out this recipe

  1. Pineapple Bars Salmon is a saltwater fish. It’s not too far of a stretch to think about island life when you’re imagining the ocean. These pineapple bars are a tropical way to end a seafood meal. They’re packed full of fruit and buried under a generous layer of coconut icing. If you’re not feeling the sand beneath your feet after this, you should really book a vacation!

Pineapple Bars

If you love pineapple (and/or lemon bars), you are sure to love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Canned pineapple works in a pinch, but cut up half of a whole fresh pineapple and get ready to be hooked for life on this sweet and tangy treat!!

Check out this recipe

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What To Serve With Salmon: Green Salad (+ More of the Best Side Dishes!)

Wondering what to serve with salmon. Look no further as all of the best side dishes that you could pair with your fish are right here! With everything from simple veggie sides, to rice or pasta dishes, as well as potatoes and more you’re sure to find what you need!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 175kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes 0 minutes Total Time 5 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 tablespoon shallot (finely minced)▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon honey▢ ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin)▢ each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 head butter lettuce (aka Boston or bibb lettuce)▢ 1 heart romaine lettuce

InstructionsIn a small bowl, mix the shallot, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Whisk in the olive oil.1 tablespoon shallot, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, ⅓ cup olive oil, each, salt & pepperToss the dressing with hand torn butter lettuce and romaine heart, then serve.1 head butter lettuce, 1 heart romaine lettuce NutritionCalories: 175kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 45mg (2%) | Potassium: 116mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 1374IU (27%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 18mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Feast of the Seven Fishes, seafood dinner ideas, simple green salad Course Side DishCuisine AmericanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Wondering what to serve with salmon. Look no further as all of the best side dishes that you could pair with your fish are right here! With everything from simple veggie sides, to rice or pasta dishes, as well as potatoes and more you’re sure to find what you need!

Ideas For What To Have With Salmon

Salmon is a mild (depending on who you talk to) fish that can be cooked 50 different ways - with each as good as the last! Whether you like your salmon pan seared, grilled, oven-baked, or smoked the perfect side dish is important. And I can help you out with that!

This list is as varied as the ways to serve salmon. I’ve even included a couple of dessert options to round out your meals!

Tender, flaky, and ridiculously delicious salmon can be served up with as many different side dishes as there are methods for cooking your fish!

Depending on how you’re making your fish, you might choose a different option. For example, you likely wouldn’t opt to serve an Asian-inspired, soy-based marinaded salmon with a Parmesan risotto.

But it would be amazing with my boiled potatoes. Use your judgment or check out my recommendations below.

1. Lemon Orzo Pasta

This lemon orzo pasta couldn’t be full of more complimentary flavors! Fresh lemon juice and garlic are made for pairing with salmon.

Toss in a little grassy asparagus and finish it off with a little cracked black pepper and Parmesan cheese, and you have a very memorable meal.

You could easily highlight any of these by adding extra lemon and pepper to your fish itself. Or by slicing up your salmon and mixing it in the pasta.

Lemon Asparagus Orzo

This delicious Lemon Asparagus Orzo combines tender pieces of lightly cooked asparagus with fine orzo pasta in a tangy lemon garlic sauce! Every bite is a refreshingly light flavor combination that pairs especially well with chicken or seafood dinners!

Check out this recipe

2. Roasted Brussel Sprouts

There’s nothing like the rich, savory taste of roasted brussel sprouts. The beauty is in simplicity.

This delicious Lemon Asparagus Orzo combines tender pieces of lightly cooked asparagus with fine orzo pasta in a tangy lemon garlic sauce! Every bite is a refreshingly light flavor combination that pairs especially well with chicken or seafood dinners!

A little olive oil and a sprinkle of salt, and a lot of high-temp cooking result in something spectacular.

They’re a perfect side to a simple, buttery, lemon pepper or a brown sugar-soy marinated salmon.

Roasted Brussel Sprouts

These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!

Check out this recipe

3. Roasted Green Beans

Fish cooks fast. Why not pick a side dish that can keep up and taste amazing with your salmon?

These tasty Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts are super easy to make! They’re also equally suitable for an anytime weeknight dinner, holiday meals, and special occasions! Fresh or frozen brussels sprouts are baked to crispy, caramelized perfection that retains their wonderfully nutty flavor too!

Roasted green beans only take 5 minutes to prep and 25 minutes in the oven.

Few people tend to roast this garden grub, so it makes a unique, garlicky crowd-pleaser. Why not try something new with something familiar?

Roasted Green Beans

Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that are super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals! Plus, they’re equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes!

Check out this recipe

4. Parmesan Risotto

It’s easy to forget how much flavor a splash of wine can add. A decent white is the not-so-secret ingredient of this mouth-watering risotto.

Roasted green beans are an easy-to-make side dish that are super versatile and practically effortless to get on the table for family meals! Plus, they’re equally wonderful alongside holiday main dishes!

Mix in an aged Parmesan and throw a little pepper on top, and you have yourself a show-stopping complement to a Parmesan and basil-encrusted salmon.

You might even want to slice up your salmon fillet on top of your risotto for a complete meal.

Parmesan Risotto

This Parmesan risotto is super rich, creamy, and a fantastic base for making a variety of wonderful risotto dishes! It tastes sophisticated and gourmet, but is easy to make! In fact, it is the perfect side dish for any meal and will easily impress all of your guests!

Check out this recipe

5. Buttered Noodles

Buttered noodles are amazing comfort food. They are exactly what they sound like: egg noodles coated in butter and seasoned with salt, pepper, and parsley.

This Parmesan risotto is super rich, creamy, and a fantastic base for making a variety of wonderful risotto dishes! It tastes sophisticated and gourmet, but is easy to make! In fact, it is the perfect side dish for any meal and will easily impress all of your guests!

It’s a family favorite that is amazing with salmon, any way you make it. Realistically, is anything not good with butter? You’ll never regret making this dish.

Buttered Noodles

Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal! Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love!

Check out this recipe

6. Roasted Potatoes

Roasted potatoes are almost universally liked. Garlic, onion, salt, and pepper go well with practically anything. That’s what makes this an excellent go-to side for most main dishes you can come up with.

Buttered noodles are a Southern favorite that the whole family can enjoy with practically any dinner or meal! Egg noodles coated in butter. Perfectly seasoned to make a versatile pasta side dish that everyone will love!

I would use this as a chance to go crazy with your salmon seasonings. Try throwing on some cumin, cayenne pepper, garlic, and paprika for a powerful flavor you’ll love!

Oven Roasted Potatoes

These super easy Oven Roasted Potatoes are delightfully crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth fluffy and tender inside! They’re super versatile from adding your favorite seasoning and herbs, to what to serve them alongside to round out an amazing family meal!

Check out this recipe

7. Garlic Green Beans

Green beans? Delicious. Garlic? Absolutely. Bacon? No question. All of those things together? A scrumptious side dish to serve with salmon.

These super easy Oven Roasted Potatoes are delightfully crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth fluffy and tender inside! They’re super versatile from adding your favorite seasoning and herbs, to what to serve them alongside to round out an amazing family meal!

Bacon may sound like an unusual pairing with this fish, but the saltiness actually makes it a delicious choice. And, of course, combined with the garlic in the green beans, it creates a flavor that is out of this world!

Garlic Green Beans with Bacon

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

Check out this recipe

8. Broccolini Salad

If you’re looking for a lighter option, this fresh broccolini salad is just the thing! It’s a quick and easy raw vegetable base of broccolini, mushrooms, carrots, and green onion with a sesame-soy dressing that has notes of honey, chili paste, and ginger. Yum!

A tasty vegetable side dish that goes well with a variety of main dish entrees, these buttery pan-fried Garlic Green Beans with Bacon are also extremely easy and fast to make!

As an added bonus, it only takes 10 minutes to pull it together! Try this with an Asian-inspired marinade on your salmon.

Broccolini Salad

My quick and easy broccolini salad is the perfect weeknight side dish to pair with practically any main dish or meaty entree! It’s tossed with a delicious Asian-inspired dressing that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality!

Check out this recipe

9. Saffron Rice

It takes a lot of effort to harvest saffron, and it has to be done by hand. I’ve always found this spice to be very special, albeit a bit pricey (but worth every penny)!

My quick and easy broccolini salad is the perfect weeknight side dish to pair with practically any main dish or meaty entree! It’s tossed with a delicious Asian-inspired dressing that elevates this dish to restaurant-quality!

Its distinctive flavor might be new for the people you’re serving, as it’s not something we often cook with in the US unless making a celebratory dish from a foreign cuisine.

Try making your salmon with Middle Eastern-inspired flavors to best blend with this dish, perhaps with a drizzle of pistachio oil. As an extra perk, saffron turns anything it’s cooked with yellow, so this rice will be vibrant.

Saffron Jasmine Rice

This Saffron Jasmine Rice is such a flavorful treat when made at home from scratch. The crimson threads of the saffron and onion are highlighted throughout this fluffy golden rice.

Check out this recipe

10. Turmeric Rice

Turmeric also gives the rice a beautiful yellow hue, adding a pop of color to your table. A lot of chefs say we eat with our eyes first, so why not brighten up your pink salmon with some gold?

This Saffron Jasmine Rice is such a flavorful treat when made at home from scratch. The crimson threads of the saffron and onion are highlighted throughout this fluffy golden rice.

It not only tastes great, but turmeric has a lot of good health properties. And the aromatic spices in this recipe will make your whole house smell good.

Turmeric Rice

This turmeric rice is a delicious and quick Indian-inspired side dish that’s perfect for any night of the week! This easy fluffy rice is packed with flavor from turmeric and aromatic seasonings to make an incredible side dish that goes well with any main course! Fluffy, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully golden turmeric rice is a side anyone will enjoy!

Check out this recipe

11. Vermicelli Rice

This vermicelli rice is another neutral side dish with a subtle nutty flavor due to the addition of pine nuts and Basmati rice.

This turmeric rice is a delicious and quick Indian-inspired side dish that’s perfect for any night of the week! This easy fluffy rice is packed with flavor from turmeric and aromatic seasonings to make an incredible side dish that goes well with any main course! Fluffy, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully golden turmeric rice is a side anyone will enjoy!

It’s full of flavor, but it won’t clash with anything. However you decide to season your salmon fillets, this rice side dish will blend seamlessly.

Vermicelli Rice

Vermicelli rice is an amazingly popular Middle Eastern side dish that combines toasted vermicelli pasta with long-grain Basmati rice! The flavorful rice side dish is easy to make, extremely versatile, and intensely flavorful. You would never know it only has a few ingredients!

Check out this recipe

12. Boiled Baby Potatoes

The flavorings added to the water you boil potatoes in will seep in through the skin and spread flavor throughout.

Vermicelli rice is an amazingly popular Middle Eastern side dish that combines toasted vermicelli pasta with long-grain Basmati rice! The flavorful rice side dish is easy to make, extremely versatile, and intensely flavorful. You would never know it only has a few ingredients!

In this recipe, I use salt, a bay leaf, peppercorns, and whole garlic cloves to create potatoes that are outstanding!

All you have to do is pull them out of the water and add a little butter for a great side dish to serve with salmon.

Boiled Potatoes

These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!

Check out this recipe

13. Herb-Roasted Carrots

I’m a big fan of serving vegetables with fish as part of a light lunch or dinner.

These incredibly easy-to-make boiled potatoes combine tender, tasty baby potatoes tossed with melted butter and seasoning staples! The short list of ingredients imparts maximum flavor with a practically effortless cooking method!

These herb-roasted carrots will be a hit with anyone who likes to mix up the sweet and savory.

Carrots are a bit sweet by themselves, but add some honey and rosemary or thyme and you’ve got a winning combination.

Honey and Herb Oven Roasted Carrots Recipe

My family loves this honey and herb oven roasted carrots recipe! Even though I am REALLY looking forward to summer weather for outdoor grilling, when it comes to cooking vegetables to perfection oven roasting is simply the way to go!

Check out this recipe

14. Sauteed Asparagus

Asparagus goes especially well with fish. I’m not sure why, but it’s always the first thing I think about fixing with salmon.

My family loves this honey and herb oven roasted carrots recipe! Even though I am REALLY looking forward to summer weather for outdoor grilling, when it comes to cooking vegetables to perfection oven roasting is simply the way to go!

The buttery taste of the fish just works with the grassiness of this vegetable. My recipe goes a step further, adding sweet, cherry tomatoes into the mix.

You’ll get your vitamins along with a taste you won’t soon forget. Plus, the garlic, Parmesan, and herbs are perfect flavorings for the salmon itself!

Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes

The combination in this simple Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish is a match made in heaven! The delicious asparagus is complemented by the tangy cherry tomatoes to make a dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or special occasions!

Check out this recipe

15. Steamed Broccoli

Broccoli has a delicious green taste that also balances any salmon dish. If your fish is complex, basic broccoli is exactly what you need.

The combination in this simple Sauteed Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes side dish is a match made in heaven! The delicious asparagus is complemented by the tangy cherry tomatoes to make a dish that’s perfect for weeknight dinners, holiday sides, or special occasions!

If you’re keeping it simple, you can amp up the flavor of the broccoli by adding a bit of feta or Parmesan cheese! And the best thing about this recipe is that all it takes is a quick zap in the microwave.

Steam Broccoli in the Microwave

There is simply no easier cooking method than to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave for perfectly cooked broccoli in a flash! It’s a great go-to side dish when you need to get something on the table quickly! Plus, the broccoli turns out wonderfully!

Check out this recipe

16. Zucchini Squash Casserole

To really go all-out, there has to be cheese involved, right?

There is simply no easier cooking method than to Steam Broccoli in the Microwave for perfectly cooked broccoli in a flash! It’s a great go-to side dish when you need to get something on the table quickly! Plus, the broccoli turns out wonderfully!

Zucchini squash casserole fits the bill with beautiful slices of zucchini and yellow squash covered in a garlicky cheese sauce and topped with Italian herbs and panko.

It’s indulgent and full of all the best flavors, perfectly balancing a simple piece of salmon. This is a recipe you’ll want to make over and over again.

Zucchini Squash Casserole

This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!

Check out this recipe

17. Cherry Clafoutis

Cherries aren’t necessarily thought of as complementary to salmon, but this is a family-favorite combo I thought I’d share. It’s always good to finish a great meal with an equally tasty dessert, and this one won’t let you down!

This easy-to-make zucchini squash casserole is a flavorful combination of tender, tasty summer squash and creamy, cheesy sauce! Top it all off with crunchy Panko breadcrumbs for an incredible veggie side dish everyone loves!

Sweet or sour cherries are covered in an eggy, flan-Esque batter to make an irresistible treat for your sweet tooth.

Cherry Clafoutis {Clafoutis aux Cerises}

This Cherry Clafoutis is so rich, delicious and loaded with stunning sweet bing cherries! It’s an amazingly easy and delicious dessert made using sour cherries or sweet cherries like these black cherries or rainier cherries!

Check out this recipe

18. Pineapple Bars

Salmon is a saltwater fish. It’s not too far of a stretch to think about island life when you’re imagining the ocean.

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These pineapple bars are a tropical way to end a seafood meal. They’re packed full of fruit and buried under a generous layer of coconut icing.

If you’re not feeling the sand beneath your feet after this, you should really book a vacation!

Pineapple Bars

If you love pineapple (and/or lemon bars), you are sure to love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Canned pineapple works in a pinch, but cut up half of a whole fresh pineapple and get ready to be hooked for life on this sweet and tangy treat!!

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I certainly hope that you’ve found some great recipes to make with your salmon dinner here! Be sure to let me know what you loved, and what your must-have sides are to be included!

If you love pineapple (and/or lemon bars), you are sure to love this super easy pineapple bars recipe! Canned pineapple works in a pinch, but cut up half of a whole fresh pineapple and get ready to be hooked for life on this sweet and tangy treat!!

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What To Serve With Salmon: Green Salad (+ More of the Best Side Dishes!)

Wondering what to serve with salmon. Look no further as all of the best side dishes that you could pair with your fish are right here! With everything from simple veggie sides, to rice or pasta dishes, as well as potatoes and more you’re sure to find what you need!

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings Calories: 175kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 0 minutes 0 minutes Total Time 5 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 tablespoon shallot (finely minced)▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon honey▢ ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin)▢ each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 head butter lettuce (aka Boston or bibb lettuce)▢ 1 heart romaine lettuce

InstructionsIn a small bowl, mix the shallot, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Whisk in the olive oil.1 tablespoon shallot, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, ⅓ cup olive oil, each, salt & pepperToss the dressing with hand torn butter lettuce and romaine heart, then serve.1 head butter lettuce, 1 heart romaine lettuce NutritionCalories: 175kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 45mg (2%) | Potassium: 116mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 1374IU (27%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 18mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Feast of the Seven Fishes, seafood dinner ideas, simple green salad Course Side DishCuisine American

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

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5 from 21 reviews

What To Serve With Salmon: Green Salad (+ More of the Best Side Dishes!)

Author | Angela

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 175kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 0 minutes

0 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ 1 tablespoon shallot (finely minced)▢ 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice▢ 1 teaspoon honey▢ ⅓ cup olive oil (extra virgin)▢ each, salt & pepper (to taste)▢ 1 head butter lettuce (aka Boston or bibb lettuce)▢ 1 heart romaine lettuce

InstructionsIn a small bowl, mix the shallot, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined. Whisk in the olive oil.1 tablespoon shallot, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, ⅓ cup olive oil, each, salt & pepperToss the dressing with hand torn butter lettuce and romaine heart, then serve.1 head butter lettuce, 1 heart romaine lettuce

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal (9%) | Carbohydrates: 3g (1%) | Protein: 1g (2%) | Fat: 18g (28%) | Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 45mg (2%) | Potassium: 116mg (3%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 2g (2%) | Vitamin A: 1374IU (27%) | Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) | Calcium: 18mg (2%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)

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