The 35 Best Side Dishes to Serve with Lamb

Glazed carrots are a thing of the past. These are roasted with cumin, onion and lemon zest, all natural pairings for lamb.

Cauliflower is one of our favorite veggies of all time, but sometimes we get bored of just roasting it with salt and olive oil. Spice things up with sweet-tart tomatoes and a little added crunch.

Pick and choose your favorite produce. (We like cherry tomatoes and zucchini.)

This salad has it all: sweet and crispy apple slices, cumin-spiced cauliflower and an irresistible tahini-honey dressing.

Harissa is a Tunisian chile paste that’s spicy. Here, it’s tempered with a bit of honey and a cooling yogurt sauce—just try not to dip your lamb in it too.

Rosemary and lamb are like two peas in a pod. Add potatoes and make that three peas.

Your frozen bag of crinkle cuts could never…

This side dish sounds simple, but the final result—caramelized, sweet-savory onions—is actually showstopping.

This fattoush (a fried flatbread salad from the Levant) is drizzled with a minty fresh dressing, so you totally won’t mind if it creeps over to the lamb side of your plate.

Blue cheese and bacon bits? So yesterday. Both the gingery dressing and pomegranate topping pair splendidly with your main protein.

We have a soft spot for the licorice-y flavor of fennel, but we never even thought to roast it until now.

The crunchy, nutty pesto is going on everything at the table, just you wait.

Take a trip to Greece and pair your perfectly cooked lamb chops with this hearty, briny salad.

The best part about this salad, other than that it’s delicious? The homemade dressing comes together in a blender—so easy.

You can use any small veggies you want, but we like the way carrots and zucchini taste next to lamb.

Who said those pretty toppings had to hide in a bowl of lettuce? Grab your favorite cheese platter and make this salad a board.

A classic accompaniment to lamb? Tangy pomegranate seeds. We love the addition of roasted carrots and feta, too.

Salad doesn’t have to be boring. This prosciutto, cantaloupe and vegetable salad makes a hearty side for your lamb entrée.

Sometimes, a simple and straightforward veggie side is best (especially when it’s coated with melted Parmesan cheese).

Your family called. And we hate to break it to you, but your three standard side dishes (glazed carrots, roasted sweet potatoes and steamed broccoli) are really boring. Give this tangy, cheesy masterpiece a whirl tonight.

Garlic bread isn’t only reserved for pasta nights. This salsa verde twist pairs fabulously with chimichurri lamb.

For easy alfresco dining, serve your lamb alongside a smoky, flavorful dip. (Just add toasted pita and you’re good to go.)

Sweet potatoes and lentils make this salad a filling side dish for lamb.

Low-maintenance? Check. After five minutes of prep time, pop these babies in the air fryer and they’ll be ready to go in 20 minutes flat.

A light and colorful salad makes a delightful bite alongside medium-rare lamb.

This olive tapenade adds an earthy tang to roasted broccoli and, of course, lamb.

Lamb is frequently featured in Middle Eastern cuisine, so pair it with mujaddara, an Iraqi rice and lentil dish topped with caramelized onions.

Trying to get the kids to eat their vegetables? Top fried veggies with crushed walnuts and juicy tomatoes. We bet they’ll go back for seconds.

Now that we’ve discovered whipped feta, we want to eat it on every vegetable until the end of time.

This is far from that sweet potato casserole from Thanksgiving, thanks to chipotle peppers and smoked Gouda cheese.

Keep dinner light and healthy with this gem salad topped with ricotta salata, quinoa, and a walnut and Dijon mustard vinaigrette.

We’re giving one of our favorite foods the cheesy-peppery treatment…and the results are glorious.

Once you try the fresh stuff, you’ll never go back to the store-bought kind again.

This cooling salad shines thanks to mint, cilantro, peanuts and a rice wine vinegar-based dressing.

Aka the ultimate side dish for, well, anything.