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.
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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 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
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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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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 295kcal
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.
- 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
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