What to Serve With Sandwiches

If you are trying to figure out what to serve with sandwiches for lunch or dinner, this list is exactly what you are looking for. The sandwich is a classic family favorite that can be hot or cold and has been around for decades.  This list of side dishes includes homemade recipes that are great to eat the next time you make your favorite sandwich.

Whether you want a salad, soup, or something else, I have you covered with so many choices on what to enjoy with any sandwich you make at home. Many fellow food bloggers have shared some of their best side dish recipes to eat with them.

All of these sides pair well and are what to serve with any kind of sandwich including; cheese, ham, turkey, club, beef, french dip, Reuben, tuna or egg salad, submarine, paninis,  hoagies, or grinders. There are even keto, low-carb, and many gluten-free side dish options for sandwich sides. Or try my list of what to serve with meatball submarine sandwiches.

What to Serve with Hot or Cold Sandwiches

This is a tasty list of what to offer with a sandwich.  To help you decide what to serve with sandwiches, I have broken down the list into some subcategories. So based on your mood, preference, or diet, there is something for everyone.  There are comfort food classics, healthy salads, soups, low-carb, keto, gluten-free, and keto sides. 

This recipe roundup of what to make with hot or cold sandwiches includes:

• Sandwich Recipes
• Best Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook
• Soup Side Dishes
• Salad & Vegetable Side Dishes
• Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes

Sandwich Recipes

If you also want to try something new, check out these sandwich recipes.  These are not your everyday meat and cheese sandwiches between white bread sort of sandwiches. These are amazing sandwich recipes that are great for lunch but fancy enough for dinner as well.

There are two great keto gluten-free sandwich recipes for you to enjoy here too. Try one or more out the next time you are in the mood for a great sandwich.  Please make one for someone else too since we all know sandwiches always taste better when someone else makes it - why is that?!

Toaster Oven Grilled Cheese Sandwich

For the best toaster oven grilled cheese sandwich, you must try this easy recipe. In just minutes the toasty sandwich with gooey melted cheese is ready.  Great for those without a stove or in an RV, dorm, or office kitchen. So easy, kids love to make their own.

Toaster Oven Grilled Cheese

Microwave Grilled Cheese

Gooey, melty, & crispy grilled cheese made in the microwave is the quick lunch you've been looking for. The best 3-ingredient & 5-minute recipe. No stove, pan, skillet, or griddle is needed for a hot sandwich at lunch or dinner. Learn how to make & how long to cook it plus the best bread & cheeses to use. Ideal for dorms, RV, & office kitchens, - bachelor grilled cheese aka cheese toastie, jaffle, panini, or croque monsieur.

Microwave Grilled Cheese

Poor Man's Lobster Roll

This easy Poor Man's Lobster Roll recipe is the best take on the traditional Maine sandwich but at half the price. One bite of this rich & creamy seafood sandwich & you will be transported to New England. This 15-minute recipe saves money while still tasting gourmet.

Poor Man's Lobster Roll

Keto Monte Cristo Sandwich

This keto Monte Cristo sandwich is an easy and tasty low-carb recipe. Full of ham, turkey, and swiss cheese for a warm griddled lunch or dinner. If you enjoy ordering this at Disneyland's Blue Bayou or Cafe Orleans, this is the recipe for you.

Keto Monte Cristo

Keto Muffuletta Sandwich

The delicious New Orleans classic sandwich recipe is now made keto, low-carb, grain-free, and gluten-free. Homemade fat head dough rolls are stuffed with deli meats, cheeses, and the authentic olive salad.

Keto Muffuletta

Grilled Wagyu Burgers

Top-quality delicious Wagyu burgers cooked on the grill are not just for fancy restaurants, enjoy them at home with this easy recipe. For all the melt-in-your-mouth flavor you get from ground Wagyu without the high price, grill these juicy patties at home & elevate any cookout into a special occasion. Gluten-free, keto, low-carb, & perfect for summer on the grill or skillet for a smash burger.

Grilled Wagyu Hamburgers

Philly Cheesesteak with Trader Joe's Shaved Beef

Tender beef and melty cheese are delicious in this iconic sandwich, easy enough to make at home. This is the best Philly Cheesesteak using Trader Joe's Shaved Beef Steak.

Philly Cheesesteak

Grilled Cheese with Figs and Hot Honey

Grilled cheese with sharp cheddar, fresh sweet figs, and spicy hot honey is an easy gourmet recipe. A perfect combo of sweet and spicy between toasted sourdough. 

Grilled Cheese with Figs

Best Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook

All of these recipes can be found on the website and are what to eat with sandwiches the next time you cook them at home. These are some of our family favorites.  They are delicious, home-cooked, and easy just as all the best side dish recipes should be.  These are recipes that are good for hot or cold lunch or dinner sandwich options.

Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries

For an easy foolproof method for cooking frozen crinkle-cut french fries in the air fryer, try this recipe. They will be hot, crispy, and yummy with just the right amount of time to cook in the air fryer. Plus delicious dips and seasonings to add for the best air fryer french fries.

Air Fryer French Fries

Deep-Fried Sweet Potato Fries

Homemade deep-fried sweet potato fries are a quick and easy family favorite recipe. This fantastic method to deep fry & season them makes the best appetizer or side dish.

Sweet Potato Fries

Crispy Air Fryer Potato Peels

Transform leftover potato peelings into an amazing snack or appetizer. Crispy air fryer potato peels are salty, crunchy, & addicting. Ribbons of potato skin chips are seasoned & great for dipping. Just 3 ingredients & ready in 15 minutes.

Air Fryer Potato Peels

French Potato Salad

Tender warm herbed potatoes in a Champagne dijon vinaigrette with fresh herbs are bright, tangy, and crowd-pleasing. This is the best potato salad recipe without mayo. It is great for parties, picnics, & BBQs to feed a crowd. A fun summer side dish that's gluten-free, vegan, & dairy-free.

French Potato Salad

Asian Avocado Peanut Coleslaw

If you want an easy peanutty coleslaw recipe, this Asian avocado peanut coleslaw is the best. This chopped slaw recipe is bursting with fresh vegetables that are dressed in a homemade Asian-inspired dressing that is salty, sweet, and spicy. This slaw is vegan and gluten-free and sure to be one that everyone loves.

Peanut Coleslaw

Strawberry Arugula Salad

For a fresh & fun summer salad, this strawberry arugula salad is a seasonal favorite. This easy arugula salad with fresh strawberries, salty macadamia nuts, & ribbons of parmesan cheese is sweet, crunchy, nutty, peppery, & savory. Drizzle with a homemade honey balsamic dressing & there's no turning back. Gluten-free, healthy, & great for lunch or served with grilled or smoked meats for dinner.

Strawberry Arugula Salad

Mediterranean Chopped Salad

The best Mediterranean chopped salad is packed with garbanzo beans for protein and a bunch of fresh vegetables. Loaded with Greek & Italian produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, artichokes, & olives plus a homemade Italian vinaigrette dressing recipe. Great for lunch, dinner, side, or appetizer. It is gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, healthy, & tasty for everyone to enjoy.

Chopped Salad

Grilled Peach & Goat Cheese Salad

Sweet grilled peaches, creamy avocado, tangy goat cheese, and spicy arugula are a summer salad sensation. This recipe for Grilled Peach, Avocado, and Goat Cheese Arugula Salad is fresh, sweet, crisp, & juicy. This simple summer salad is easy & perfect for bbq, cookouts, & parties.

Grilled Peach Salad

Broccoli Salad with Apples & Cheese

This healthy broccoli salad with carrots, raisins, apples, and cheese is amazing. The creamy greek yogurt dressing is low-fat and made without mayo. It is tangy, crisp, fresh, and sweet in every bite. It holds up great for potlucks and barbecues. It is even great as a leftover, unlike other salads.

 

Broccoli Apple & Cheddar Salad

Air Fryer Green Beans

In just 10 minutes, this recipe for crispy air fryer green beans is the best. This simple side dish with few ingredients is quick & easy.

Air Fried Green Beans

Deep-Fried Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Onion rings are a classic fried treat that is so easy to make homemade. This beer-battered recipe for onion rings is deep-fried until crispy & crunchy. It's the perfect side dish, snack, or appetizer.

Beer-Battered Onion Rings

Homemade Pickles with Leftover Pickle Juice

Homemade pickles are so easy to make when you reuse pickle juice or brine for this recipe. In 24 hours quick refrigerator pickles are crisp and ready.  Fermentation to turn cucumbers into pickles has never been easier.

Homemade Refrigerator Pickles

Caramel Stroopwafel Milkshake

Caramel Stroopwafel Milkshake is a vanilla ice cream treat with caramel, cinnamon, and wafer cookies. It is easy, cool, and delish!

Stroopwafel Milkshake

Soups to Serve with Sandwiches

Pot Pie Soup

Homemade creamy pot pie soup is an easy recipe that is tasty with any savory protein filling like chicken, turkey, beef, ham, or a vegetarian option.

Pot Pie Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken and Corn Soup

For a hearty soup, this easy slow cooker chicken and corn soup is just the thing you need. It is creamy & filling packed with sweet corn, tender chicken, and vegetables. It is a complete comforting meal in a bowl perfect for lunch or dinner.

Slow Cooker Chicken & Corn Soup

Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup

This restaurant-quality low-carb keto cream of mushroom soup is easy to make and simply delicious. The creamy texture with sherry creates a rich velvety mushroom soup that is so much better than any Campbell’s condensed version you can buy. 

Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup

Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup

Sweet, creamy, and rich butternut squash soup is comfort in a bowl. This low-carb recipe is great for those on a keto diet.

Butternut Squash Soup made in the Crock Pot

Tom Yum Soup with Noodles

Tom Yum soup is a seafood coconut milk soup that has hot and sour flavors. This Thai recipe has shrimp, vegetables, and rice noodles for a flavorful comforting bowl of soup.

Thai Tom Yum Soup with Rice Noodles

Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

Slow cooker potato leek soup is a rich & creamy soup that is wonderful for lunch or a first course at dinner. Leeks and potatoes are a classic combination for a hearty yet smooth soup. It has a bit of cayenne for some heat that pairs well with the heavy cream for balance.

Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup

Soup Classic Side Dishes

Comforting soups are commonly served with sandwiches as a side dish so these recipes I recommend enjoying with one.  There are cream, healthy, and vegetarian soup options on this list.  All of these soul-pleasing soups will be a surefire hit with the family.

5-Ingredient Tomato Soup

This vegan tomato soup comes together so quickly. There really is nothing better than a great tomato soup to serve along with your favorite sandwich.

5-Ingredient Tomato Soup

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This hearty and comforting soup could be a meal on its own but is simply fantastic as a side dish. The creamy cheddar and a bit of spice in this recipe makes it truly delish.

Broccoli Cheddar Instant Pot Soup

Salad Side Dishes

Here are some great healthy side dishes to make and eat with your next sandwich.  There is a mayo-based salad, fruits & nuts, plus some homemade fries too. All of them are yummy and complete your meal.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

The flavors of dill and mayo are the perfect compliment to your favorite sandwich. When added to pasta for a side salad, you really cannot go wrong.

Dill Pickle Pasta Salad

Summer Berry Salad

This fruit salad with berries and nuts has a wonderful homemade passion fruit vinaigrette. This sweet, crunchy, and colorful side dish will be one the whole family will want to dig into.

Berry Salad

Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes

This category of ideas to serve with sandwiches includes keto, low-carb, paleo, or gluten-free recipes. Whether your sandwich is in a wrap, lettuce, roll, or slices of bread making a good side dish is important. Try a new gluten-free or keto low-carb twist on a classic recipe. No matter what you choose, your healthy diet will be on track and your taste buds will thank you.

Paleo Sweet Poppyseed Coleslaw

Coleslaw is a classic sandwich side dish and this paleo version deserves a chance at becoming your new favorite. It is dairy-free, keto, low-carb, and 100% amazing.

Paleo Coleslaw

Vegetable Salad with Homemade Italian Dressing

This crisp and healthy salad is backed with wonderful vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, tomatoes, and zucchini. With the addition of Italian dressing and olives this gluten-free and vegetarian salad is a great lunch or dinner side dish.

Vegetable Salad

Arugula Avocado Salad

A tangy lime vinaigrette dresses this healthy avocado and tomato salad. The red onion and peppery arugula bring this low-carb and gluten-free salad together perfectly.

Arugula Salad with Avocado

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