If you have salmon on the menu and don’t know what to serve it with, check out my hand-picked salmon list. 16 sides for salmon. We’ll take a look at the best flavors to pair with this favorite protein. Creamy risotto, crunchy asparagus, and your favorite sheet pan vegetables – we’ve got it all!
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Our goal with Healthy Seasonal Recipes is to help you get healthy dinners on the table, even during busy weeknights! Salmon is my favorite protein around here because it’s healthy and fast! Check out our salmon recipes and start planning this week’s menu by choosing your favorites (these are our best salmon recipes, but the choice is yours!). Then choose from our lineup of 16 side dishes for salmon below.
Chef’s Recommendation: What tastes good with salmon?
- In culinary school, we learned that combining rich-tasting sauces and side dishes with richer fish is an easy task. Salmon loves dairy products!! Try healthier versions of classic butter cream sauces like hollandaise, garlic yogurt aioli, or dill cream sauce for salmon.
- Salmon is a high-fat fish with just the right amount of fresh fish flavor. So it goes well with strong flavors like citrusy lemon and salty caper.
- A healthy combination that goes well with salmon is fresh herbs, smoky spices, and natural earthy flavors.
- Soy sauce and Asian savory side dishes are really delicious when eaten with salmon.
- Lentils are especially delicious with this fatty fish! If you don’t have time to look through the list below, lentils with bacon are a great option.
Healthy Tips: Not only is salmon delicious, but it’s also known to lower blood pressure and cholesterol because omega-3 fatty acids are good for your heart!
Seasonal Notes: Salmon is delicious all year round! We love fresh Alaskan king salmon during the summer months. Time to fire up the grill! Try the cedar plank salmon on the grill. You can find sustainably sourced salmon by checking out the Monterey Bay Aquarian Seafood Watch, which posts up-to-date recommendations for sustainable seafood in the area.
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French Lentils with Bacon
This mouth-watering lentil dish is made with French green lentils and a simple vinaigrette with succulent bacon. The tangy dressing and smoky bacon go really delicious with the fatty salmon fillet!
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Easy Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon
This steamed broccoli is one of the easiest ways to spice up a simple vegetable side dish! The garlic and lemon flavors really make the broccoli stand out! This naturally gluten-free, low-carb side dish is loved by adults and kids alike.
Easy Steamed Broccoli with Garlic and Lemon
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Nicoise Potato Salad
This fresh Nicoise salad omits the tomatoes and tuna so the potatoes really shine! Enjoy this easy-to-make potato salad that is nutritious and full of flavor.
Nicoise Potato Salad
Roasted green beans with fermented black beans, garlic and shiitake mushrooms
Asian-inspired mung beans are steamed green beans quickly stir-fried in an umami mixture of garlic, finely chopped shiitake mushrooms, and fermented black beans (fermented and salted black beans). The rich salty and slightly spicy flavor blends perfectly with the rich flavor of the salmon. Enjoy a flavor party with Maple Glazed Salmon!
asian mung beans
Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad
This black lentil salad is super easy to throw together and is full of fresh Mediterranean flavor! Toss lentils with dressing, cucumber, spinach and feta cheese for a bright summer side dish to enjoy with salmon.
Mediterranean Black Lentil Salad
Simple Sautéed Swiss Chard
This will be a new way to cook Swiss chard! In this post, I will explain how to cook the leaves and stems and how to create a flavor that goes well with the main course. Don’t avoid this colorful vegetable just because it’s unfamiliar. This vegetable is too good to pass up!
Simple stir-fried Swiss chard
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Lemon Parmesan Risotto – a beautiful homemade Italian dish
Once it touches your lips, this risotto will steal your heart! Lemon and Parmesan flavors combine with shallots, garlic, and fresh green asparagus to create the creamy risotto of your dreams. Serve with the main dish for a truly delicious meal.
Lemon Parmesan Risotto
caesar salad dressing
Who doesn’t love a good salmon Caesar when eating out? No need to wait for your next date night! This super easy Caesar salad dressing recipe is ready in just 5 minutes! Drizzle over vegetables and crispy seared salmon fillets to create a restaurant-worthy salmon Caesar salad!
caesar salad dressing
Simple Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
In just 15 minutes, you’ll enjoy that perfect crunchy, tender texture that makes asparagus so delicious. Throw it on the grill for a little char with salmon!
Simple Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
This delicious quinoa salad is the summer dish you’ve been waiting for! It’s healthy, easy and has great flavor. Enjoy quinoa mixed with cucumbers, feta cheese, and olives as a side dish full of Mediterranean flavor and texture.
Mediterranean Quinoa Salad
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Fall Orzo Salad
This orzo salad is hearty and full of texture! Whole wheat orzo is a mix of maple-roasted butternut squash, kale, feta cheese, dried cherries, toasted almonds, and more! Make ahead for an easy weeknight meal!
Fall Orzo Salad
Easy Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Few recipes are as simple as this spinach stir-fry! In the blink of an eye, you’ll have leafy greens on your table with a simple yet elegant flavor that complements your meal.
Easy Stir-Fried Spinach with Garlic
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
Roasted vegetables are an easy and nutritious side dish that goes well with any meal. In this post, we’ll show you what temperature is right for roasting certain vegetables and how long it takes to roast them to perfection!
Sheet Pan Roasted Vegetables
15-Minute Greek Cucumber Salad
Hot summer days call for a refreshing and delicious Greek cucumber salad! Cucumbers, feta cheese, olives, red onions and cherry tomatoes can be served with a simple homemade dressing. A crunchy, summery side dish is ready in 15 minutes!
15-Minute Greek Cucumber Salad
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Warm Israeli couscous salad with roasted vegetables
This simple Israeli couscous salad is full of vibrant color and flavor! Roasted vegetables are warm and filling when paired with couscous, making for a satisfying side dish.
Warm Israeli couscous salad with roasted vegetables
Kale and Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad
This Shaved Brussels Spouts Salad with Lacinato Kale, Lemony Dressing, and Crisp Apples offers a twist on traditional lettuce salads. The bright tartness of the lemon and garlic dressing pairs well with the buttery salmon.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts and Kale Salad
More information for salmon lovers
If you need a few tips on how to prepare salmon or want to serve it with a creamy sauce, we’ve got you covered! Here, you’ll learn how an expert removes the skin from salmon before cooking and all the equipment you might need in the process! Also, don’t forget to read how to make dill and hollandaise sauce to take your fish dish to the next level.
How to Remove Salmon Skin Before Cooking
Salmon Creamy Dill Sauce
Greek Yogurt Hollandaise
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