The 23 Best Side Dishes for Pizza
Whether you’re making dough from scratch, buying store-bought and using homemade toppings, or just calling for delivery (no judgement), pizza is always the answer to the age-old question: “What’s for dinner?” But while we’re happy to fill up on cheese and carbs, sometimes it’s nice to have a little something on the side, too. Presenting 23 of our favorites.
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Garlic Bread
Might as well make this meal a full-on carb fest (you can always eat salad tomorrow).
Citrus, Fennel, and Avocado Salad
We love the contrast of bright citrus with any rich, cheesy dish.
Greek Wedge Salad
This salad has all the crunch of a classic wedge, but with lighter, Mediterranean flavors (which means more room for pizza).
Cacio e Pepe Brussels Sprouts
We’re of the opinion that roasted brussels sprouts go with everything. Add some Parm and pepper and they’re perfect next to a slice of ‘za.
Beet Carpaccio with Burrata
Serve this salad by Aida Mollenkamp with a white pizza for beautifully balanced flavors.
Gluten-Free Cheese Cauliflower Breadsticks
When you want breadsticks, but don’t want to add more carbs to your meal.
Broccoli Salad with Creamy Almond Dressing
This super-clean salad totally mitigates some of our pizza guilt.
Crispy Roasted Artichokes
Artichokes seem intimidating, but they’re actually deceptively easy to make...and so impressive.
Prosciutto Fig Salad Board
This fancy looking salad only takes about ten minutes to make. (But we won’t tell. Promise.)
Lemony Shaved Asparagus Salad
Bright, crunchy and colorful.
Pesto Zoodles
As fun to eat as it is to say.
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Zucchini “Fries”
We love how crispy these get in the oven—like breadsticks with extra vitamins.