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    The Heirloom Pantry » Recipe Index » Roundups

    15 Healthy Sides for Sandwiches

    Published: Jan 7, 2023 by Kathleen Higashiyama · The following content may contain affiliate links. When you click and shop the links, we receive a commission.

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    Looking for Healthy Sides for Sandwiches? We have you covered! Below we list all of our favorite healthy sandwich side dishes, including cozy soups, seasoned fries, and hearty salads.

    15 healthy side dishes for sandwiches, including healthy fries, salads, chili, and soup.

    We eat sandwiches for lunch all the time. Since we want to be healthy, we try to avoid unhealthy sides like chips or overly fried food foods. Instead, we opt for healthy sides like homemade french fries or a salad. Below we've rounded up 15 healthy options that pair perfectly with sandwiches so you know exactly what to make next time you get a you want a sandwich, but also want to eat healthy.

    If you are looking for a sandwich recipe, try our BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwiches, Hawaiian Roll Turkey Pesto Sliders, or Caprese Sandwich with Truffle Salt. Our BBQ Pulled Chicken sandwiches are an easy slow cooker recipe that can be enjoyed for days on end. The Hawaiian roll sliders are the perfect shareable sandwich for a cozy day. If you want a lighter sandwich, our Caprese sandwiches are perfect. They feature creamy mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar, and truffle salt.

    1. Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad

    Pear and prosciutto rocket salad on a serving platter with sliced pears, crispy prosciutto, shallots, walnuts, arugula, and a maple balsamic vinaigrette vinaigrette.
    Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad
    Pear and Prosciutto Rocket Salad is a delightfully sweet and savory salad. It features crispy prosciutto, sliced pears, walnuts, shallots, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and peppery arugula tossed in a maple balsamic vinaigrette. This light and flavorful side pairs perfectly with a savory sandwich.
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    2. Homemade Seasoned French Fries

    Classic seasoned french fries with garlic powder, dried basil, paprika, and ketchup on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    Homemade Seasoned French Fries
    Homemade Seasoned French Fries are crispy, fluffy, and delightfully flavorful. These healthy fries are made with simple ingredients and minimal oil and salt. Enjoy these easy fries with a handful of our favorite seasonings and serve them with a sandwich!
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    3. Elotes Style Corn with Furikake

    Elote-style corn with furikake and kewpie mayo on a plate flatlay.
    Elotes Style Corn with Furikake
    Elotes Style Corn with Furikake is inspired by Mexican street corn and flavored with Japanese ingredients.  Each bite of the corn is a burst of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors. Enjoy it on the cob, cut into smaller servings, or cut off the cob and served as a salad. Regardless of how you prepare it, it will add a delicious umami crunch to your sandwiches.
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    4. Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw

    Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw (with Napa and Red Cabbage) in a striped Japanese bowl.
    Healthy Greek Yogurt Coleslaw
    Greek Yogurt Coleslaw has become our go to for a light and zesty addition sandwiches and sliders. This healthy coleslaw features crisp carrots and shredded cabbage dressed in tangy Greek yogurt dressing. This healthy coleslaw recipe is the perfect addition to sandwiches or side for your next BBQ!
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    5. Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso

    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso sliced on plate with butter and honey.
    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso
    Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread with Miso is a moist and tender cheesy side with umami flavor. It’s a little sweet, has a hint of spicy, and goes perfectly with a cozy bowl of chili or a sandwich.
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    6. Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters

    Healthy corn and zucchini fritter stacked and topped with greek yogurt, roasted corn, and basil.
    Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters
    Healthy Corn and Zucchini Fritters are a quick and easy way to enjoy vegetables with your sandwich. These fritters have the perfect blend of savory and sweet ingredients with lots of texture. Top with Greek yogurt, fresh basil, and roasted corn for extra flavor and texture!
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    7. Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula

    Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula and lemon slices on plate.
    Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula
    Harvest Salad with Quinoa and Arugula is a healthy, hearty salad recipe that can be enjoyed all year long. For every bite of this salad, you should taste the lemony arugula, crunchy quinoa, sweet dried cranberries, tart goat cheese, toasted walnuts, and pungent shallots. It also only takes 25 minutes to make and can be enjoyed as a sandwich side or appetizer.
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    8. Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs

    potatoes roasting in a pan with spoon
    Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs
    Pan Fried Potatoes with Herbs are buttery, savory, and pair seamlessly with sandwiches. This recipe only requires a handful of ingredients you probably already have on hand, so you don't need to go to the grocery store. All you need are waxy potatoes, herbs, garlic, salt and pepper, and olive oil to make this healthy side.
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    9. Thick & Healthy Turkey Chili

    Healthy Turkey Chili in bowls with toppings and with corn, bell pepper, and green chiles flatlay.
    Thick and Healthy Turkey Chili
    Thick & Healthy Turkey Chili is a hearty chili made with lean turkey, red kidney beans, corn, and bell pepper. It's loaded with protein and fiber without sacrificing any flavor. This heart-healthy dish is the perfect cozy side for a sandwich.
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    10. Spicy Cajun Fries

    Spicy cajun fries in a tray with spicy Sriracha aioli and Slap Ya Mama cajun seasoning.
    Spicy Cajun Fries
    Spicy Cajun Fries are crispy homemade French fries with zesty Cajun seasoning. It takes only a little time and effort to make these gourmet fries and satisfy your fry craving. Dip them in truffle aioli or wasabi mayo for extra flavor!
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    11. Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

    Pasta salad with Italian ingredients in bowl flatlay.
    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
    Zesty Italian Pasta Salad is a refreshing vegetarian side that's loaded with Mediterranean ingredients, including olives and sun-dried tomatoes. It takes less than 45 minutes to make and is the perfect light side for a sandwich, picnic, or potluck.
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    12. Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze

    Burrata Caprese plated with parmigiano reggiano crackers, balsamic glaze, and wine.
    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze
    Burrata Caprese with Balsamic Glaze is a show-stopping Italian appetizer or side. It features creamy burrata, juicy tomatoes, fresh basil, and a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic glaze. Serve it with a sliced toasted baguette and enjoy the mouthwatering combination!
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    13. Spiced Vegan Butternut Squash Soup

    Vegan spiced butternut squash soup in a white Le Creuset bowl topped with roasted pepitas and fried sage leaves.
    Spiced Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
    Spiced Vegan Butternut Squash Soup is a cozy, creamy soup bursting with flavor made easy in a Vitamix or standard blender. Each bite tastes of caramelized butternut squash, roasted onion and carrots, warm spices, and herbs. Just roast the vegetables and blend while you make your sandwich!
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    14. Make a BBQ Salad (With or Without Chicken)

    BBQ Chicken Salad on a plate
    BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
    BBQ Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing is a hearty, healthy salad loaded with a medley of flavorful ingredients. This colorful salad combines crisp romaine, red onion, sweet corn, cotija cheese, cherry tomatoes, black beans, avocado, and Crunchy Garlic Tortilla Strips and comes together in less than 1 hour. Add tender BBQ chicken for extra flavor
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    15. Spicy Kani Salad

    Chopsticks lifting a bite of Spicy Kani Salad out of a blue Japanese bowl.
    Spicy Kani Salad
    Spicy Kani Salad is a rich umami flavored salad featuring imitation crab, crunchy cucumbers, crispy panko, and spicy Kewpie mayo. Enjoy this 10-minute, flavor-packed salad as an appetizer or side for sandwiches.
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    Pear and prosciutto rocket salad on a serving platter with sliced pears, crispy prosciutto, shallots, walnuts, arugula, parmigiano-reggiano, and a maple balsamic vinaigrette.
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    15 Healthy Sides for Sandwiches

    Looking for Healthy Sides for Sandwiches? We have you covered! Below we list all of our favorite healthy sandwich side dishes, including cozy soups, seasoned fries, and hearty salads.
    Course: Side Dish, Sides
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 295kcal
    Author: Kathleen Higashiyama

    Ingredients 

    Crispy Prosciutto

    • 2 oz prosciutto

    Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • 1½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
    • squeeze of lemon juice
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil

    Salad

    • 4 cups arugula 3 oz
    • 1 pear thinly sliced. See notes for options.
    • 1 small shallot thinly sliced
    • ½ cup toasted or candied walnuts
    • ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano shaved
    • 1 pinch sea salt to taste
    • 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper to taste

    Instructions

    Crispy prosciutto

    • Preheat oven - Heat oven to 375°F
    • Arrange prosciutto - Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lay prosciutto flat with space between each piece. Make sure the slices are not touching each other and do not crowd the baking sheet or the prosciutto will not properly crisp.
      2 oz prosciutto
    • Cook prosciutto - Place on the middle rack of the oven and cook for 10-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the prosciutto slices. Keep a close eye on the prosciutto once in the oven to make sure they do not burn.
    • Cool prosciutto - Remove from the oven and transfer the prosciutto to a wire rack to cool. The prosciutto will become crispier as it cools.

    Maple Balsamic Vinaigrette

    • While the prosciutto cooks, make the vinaigrette. In a bowl, whisk balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and lemon juice until combined. Slowly add in oil and whisk until the dressing is emulsified.
      1½ tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 teaspoon dijon mustard, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, squeeze of lemon juice, 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • Store in an airtight container or lidded jar and refrigerate. Shake before serving.

    Salad

    • Add the arugula to a large mixing bowl and toss in the dressing. Mix in shallot and walnuts, and top with sliced pear, crispy prosciutto and sliced Parmigiano-Reggiano. Sprinkle with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
      4 cups arugula, 1 pear, 1 small shallot, ½ cup toasted or candied walnuts, ½ cup Parmigiano-Reggiano, 1 pinch sea salt, 1 pinch freshly cracked black pepper

    Notes

    Storage
    • Refrigerate the produce ingredients (arugula, pear, shallot, etc.) separately from the crispy prosciutto and maple dressing then recombine when ready. All ingredients are good for 3 days. These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
    Top Tips
    • Make the prosciutto and dressing ahead of time for quick assembly.
    • Make a bigger batch of maple balsamic dressing to dress more salads.
    • Don't dress until you're ready to serve and eat the salad to prevent the salad from getting soggy.
    • Drizzle lemon juice on the pears if you do not serve immediately. This prevents oxidation.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 462mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 582IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 206mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword: healthy sides for sandwiches, sandwich side dishes, sandwich sides other than chips, side dishes for sandwiches, sides to go with sandwiches
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    Kat Higashiyama and Alec Totto are recipe developers, food photographers, and the authors behind The Heirloom Pantry. Since 2017, they have shared recipes inspired by their Japanese and Italian heritage and California and Hawaii roots. They reside in San Jose with their two dogs, Peeps and Paisley. Read More…

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