The 30 Best Side Dishes for Salmon

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We don’t like to play favorites, but we’ll admit that salmon holds a special place in our heart—especially on weeknights. It’s delicious, easy to prepare and, oh, those omega-3s! Plus, our favorite fish is totally versatile, as it can be prepared to fit almost any flavor profile. Even so, it’s tough to decide what to serve with the main course. Here are 30 tasty side dishes for salmon that never get old.

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1. Winter Citrus and Pomegranate Salad

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

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The 30 Best Side Dishes for Salmon

1. Winter Citrus and Pomegranate Salad

2. Roasted Parmesan Pesto Potatoes

3. Cauliflower Rice

4. Asparagus Caesar Salad

5. Cranberry Pecan Quinoa Salad with Honey-Orange Dressing

6. Make-Ahead Farro and Brussels Sprouts Salad

7. Vegan Slow-Cooker Detox Coconut Soup

8. Sweet Potato Bulgur Salad

9. Crispy Green Bean "Fries"

10. Miso Roasted Brussels Sprouts

11. Asparagus Salad with Farro, Arugula and Edamame

12. Chilled Cucumber Salad

13. Asian Broccoli Salad with Peanut Sauce

14. Autumn Couscous Salad

15. Kale and Wild Rice Salad

16. Grilled Corn with Spicy Aioli

17. 15-Minute Lemony Broccolini Pasta

18. Easy Garlic Roasted Bok Choy

19. Citrus, Fennel and Avocado Salad

20. Tabbouleh Salad

21. Warm Sesame Noodle Salad

22. Coconut Creamed Spinach

23. ‘Everything Bagel’ Cauliflower Rolls

24. Apple, Grape and Pecan Pasta Salad

25. Brussels Sprouts with Crispy Pancetta-Garlic Breadcrumbs

26. Corn and Tomato Salad with Feta and Lime

27. Overstuffed Sweet Potatoes with Chipotle-Lime Yogurt

28. Grilled Mango Salsa

29. Rainbow Vegetable Skewers

30. Herby Shoestring Fries

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