50 Perfect Sides to Serve with Salmon

50 Perfect Sides to Serve with Salmon
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Bowl of roasted baby potatoes with fresh dill and garlic.
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The best side dishes for salmon should be simple enough to make while the salmon cooks, and deliver plenty of flavor without outshining the beautiful fish. Here are 50 side dishes to serve with salmon, no matter how you plan on cooking it.

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Vegetable Side Dishes

Take your pick between green beans, asparagus, carrots, broccoli, and more. These veggie sides are all easy to prepare and full of flavor.

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Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas

If you’re looking for a wildly quick and easy side dish that comes together in under five minutes, the answer is snap peas. Sautéed in a fiery skillet with a glug of olive oil and finished with a squeeze of lemon, they make for a light and vibrant side with a tender, snappy bite and bright flavor.

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Potato Side Dishes

We especially love all kinds of roasted potato sides, creamy mashed potatoes, or bright potato salads showered with lots of fresh herbs.

Crunchy Salads

Round out your salmon dinner with a cool and refreshing cucumber salad or a hearty roasted vegetable salad.