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    Updated: Jan 30, 2024 · Published: Jul 15, 2021 · by Angela · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    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.

    What to Serve with Sandwiches PN1 3 recipe images for broccoli salad, tomato soup, broccoli cheese soup and fruit salad

    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.

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    • What to Serve with Hot or Cold Sandwiches
    • Sandwich Recipes
    • Best Side Dishes by The Short Order Cook
    • Soups to Serve with Sandwiches
    • Soup Classic Side Dishes
    • Salad Side Dishes
    • Keto, Low Carb, or Gluten-Free Side Dishes
    • Other Recipe Roundups

    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
    Toasted grilled cheese sandwich plated.
    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
    Overhead image of a grilled cheese sandwich fresh from the microwave cut in half on plated with carrots and celery.
    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
    An inexpensive poor man's Maine lobster roll made with shrimp & chive mayo dressing in a brioche bun.
    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 Monte Cristo Sandwich featured two plates
    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
    Keto Muffuletta Sandwich sliced and facing open
    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
    Grilled Wagyu beef Burger on a bun with toppings plated and ready to eat.
    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
    Classic Homemade Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
    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
    Grilled Cheese with Figs and Hot Honey feature

    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
    Air Fryer Frozen Crinkle French Fries recipe card plate with ketchup ready to eat
    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
    Deep Fried Sweet Potato Fries featured overhead of plate of fries and dipping sauce
    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
    Crispy Air Fried Potato Skin Peelings in a white bowl next to ketchup for dipping.
    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
    bowl with french potato salad topped with fresh herbs
    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
    Bowl with cabbage avocado peanuts and asian coleslaw dressing.
    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
    Strawberry Arugula Salad on a platter with serving utensils.
    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
    Overhead image of plated salad ready to eat with fork.
    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
    grilled Peach avocado goat cheese arugula 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
    Broccoli Apple Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing (no mayo) overhead featured
    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
    Air Fryer green beans plated with fresh lemon.
    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 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
    a jar of pickles with one being removed to eat.
    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
    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
    Pot Pie Soup featured overhead close up
    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
    Slow Cooker Chicken & Corn Soup recipe card bowl of soup and crackers
    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
    Keto Cream of Mushroom Soup featured overhead two bowls
    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
    Easy Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup
    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
    Tom Yum Soup with Noodles featured closeup overhead of a bowl filled and a white spoon
    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
    Slow Cooker Potato Leek Soup overhead

    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
    What to Serve with Sandwiches Easy-tomato-soup-7-650x975 littlesunnykitchen overhead photo of a white bowl with bright red tomato soup with a few croutons and herbs on top
    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
    What to Serve with Sandwiches instant-pot-broccoli-cheddar-soup-six cookedbyjulie two bowls filled with chunky broccoli cheese soup with wedges of bread and spoons

    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
    What to Serve with Sandwiches 3C3A1916 momfoodie two bowls of elbow pasta with a mayo dill pickle dressing
    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
    What to Serve with Sandwiches summer-berry-salad-tall-768x1024 cookeatlivelove a large bowl filled with fruit and walnut salad with a wooden spoon for serving

    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
    What to Serve with Sandwiches keto-coleslaw-4 cassidyscraveablecreations two bowls of keto green cabbage coleslaw with a poppyseed dressing
    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
    What to Serve with Sandwiches vegetable-salad-one cookedbyjulie two blue bowls fileld with broccoli cauliflower salad and tomatoes and dressing
    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
    What to Serve with Sandwiches arugulaavocadosaladserved sixfigureddish closeup image of a plate with red onion, sliced tomatoes, sliced avocado and arugula with dressing

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