The 20 Best Side Dishes for Salmon

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We don’t like to play favorites, but we admit that we have a special love for salmon, especially on weeknights. It’s delicious, easy to prepare and, oh, those omega-3s! Plus, our favorite fish is totally versatile, adapting to almost any flavor profile, so basically everything goes well on the side. But still, sometimes it’s hard to decide what to serve next to the main course. Here, 20 tasty side dishes for salmon.

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Winter Citrus and Pomegranate Salad

Salmon is high in healthy fats, so a tart, citrusy salad always works well to cut the richness.

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The 20 Best Side Dishes for Salmon

Winter Citrus and Pomegranate Salad

Roasted Parmesan Pesto Potatoes

Cauliflower Rice

Asparagus Caesar Salad

Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad with Honey-Orange Dressing

Make-Ahead Farro and Brussels Sprouts Salad

Lemon and Spinach Orzotto

Sweet Potato Bulger Salad

Crispy Green Bean “Fries”

Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Asparagus Salad with Farro, Arugula and Edamame

Chilled Cucumber Salad

Asian Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce

Autumn Couscous Salad

Kale and Wild Rice Salad

Grilled Corn with Spicy Aioli

15-Minute Lemony Broccolini Pasta

Easy Garlic Roasted Bok Choy

Citrus, Fennel and Avocado Salad

Tabbouleh Salad

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