Whether you’re looking for hearty lunch ideas, or your family enjoys sandwiches for dinner, there are lots of choices available! A great strategy is to plan your meals around the sandwiches you and your family enjoy, and then select a side that would be the perfect complement.

Today we’re sharing 21 of the best sides for sandwiches. All of them are easy to make and are sure to be a hit with your family.

Vegetable Side Dishes for Sandwiches

French Fries

If you’re lucky enough to have an air fryer, you can make restaurant quality fries at home! Your family will love having these perfectly cooked fries along with their favorite sandwich at lunch or dinner time.

Classic Potato Salad

Always a favorite at family barbeques, potato salad is also a fantastic side with sandwiches! Serve it with thick deli-meat sandwiches like corned beef and pastrami.

Corn and Avocado Salad

Filled with wonderful flavor and texture, this salad is both creamy and crunchy. Enjoy it with a smoked turkey sandwich on rye bread.

Vegan Caesar Salad

Filled with rich flavor, Caesar salad is always a hit. Complement its tangy flavor with a creamy egg salad sandwich with lettuce and tomato, or replace the egg with silken tofu or vegan cheese to keep it vegan-friendly.

Potato Soup

Rich and creamy, this soup is also filling and delicious. Roast beef sliders would pair nicely with this soup!

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

If you’re looking for a change from regular white potatoes, give these sweet potatoes a try. While they roast in the oven, you can quickly whip up some ham and cheese sandwiches for a casual meal.

Cold Side Dishes for Sandwiches

Fruit Salad

Enjoy this refreshing fruit salad with a hot dog or a hamburger! The sweetness of the fruit is the perfect complement to savory beef or pork.

BLT Pasta Salad

Popular at potlucks and picnics, this hearty salad has lettuce, pasta, and bacon! If you have fresh tomatoes on hand, serve them on thick slices of Italian bread with lots of salt, pepper, and a salty cheese, for a meal your family will love.

Creamy Coleslaw

The next time you have leftover roast chicken, serve it stacked on a bun with a side of this creamy home-made coleslaw. Don’t forget to include a few slices of dill pickle for some crunch!   

Avocado and Tomato Salad

This healthy salad has flavors that are similar to guacamole! It would pair beautifully with grilled sausage sandwiches.

Cucumber Salad

Crisp and refreshing, this salad would be great served with creamy tuna or salmon salad sandwiches.

Healthy Side Dishes for Sandwiches

Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Great for a weeknight meal, these delicious Brussels  sprouts would be a great side to thick slices of ham served on soft kaiser rolls.

Steamed Broccoli

Enjoy a side of this crisp green vegetable along with a delicious Monte Cristo sandwich!

Healthy Cauliflower Rice

If you’re looking to reduce your carb intake, cauliflower rice is a great option. Instead of serving ham and Swiss cheese on bread, enjoy it on a few leaves of Boston or romaine lettuce for a tasty low-carb meal!

Potato Chips

The flavor of fresh, homemade potato chips made in an Air Fryer can’t be beat. You get to control the ingredients and you can flavor them to your liking! We think they’d be great served with a roast beef sandwich.

Grilled Asparagus

While you’re cooking the asparagus on the grill, add some peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini too! Then grab some ciabatta buns, slather them with butter and grill just until they’re slightly toasted. Serve the asparagus on the side, and the grilled veggies on the buns for a delicious meal!

Smoky Cilantro Lime Mexican Bean Dip

Similar to a bean salad, this dish is packed with protein. Serve it with your favorite bagels, topped with cream cheese and smoked salmon!  

Pickles

Delicious on burgers, hot dogs, and a variety of sandwiches, it’s always a good idea to have a jar of tart and crunchy pickles on hand. This recipe guides you on how to make your own pickles at home! Give it a try. It’s easier than you might think. 

Other Popular Sandwich Sides

Stewed Tomatoes (Tomato Soup)

You can’t go wrong with grilled cheese sandwiches and rich and creamy tomato soup. For a fun change, cut the sandwiches into small cubes and serve them in the soup as croutons!

Baked Beans

Hearty and rich, this dish would be great served with the savory flavors of a classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich.

Chili

Filled with the rich flavors of tomato and beef, all you need are slices of crispy garlic bread or soft buttered rolls to serve with this hearty dish.