26 Side Dish Recipes That Pair Perfectly with Pasta

Kale Salad with Persimmons, Crispy Chickpeas and Fried Shallots

It basically cancels out the carbs.

Keto Sheet-Pan Chicken and Rainbow Veggies

Pairs perfectly with spaghetti and marinara.

The Creamiest Brussels Sprouts in the Universe

One of the best side dishes ever created.

Greek Wedge Salad

Instead of ranch, these beauties are topped with light and tangy vinaigrette.

Green Goddess Wraps

Pretty much our new favorite way to eat veggies.

Dairy-Free Butternut Squash ‘Fondue’

For when you feel like sharing.

Gluten-Free Cheese and Cauliflower ‘Breadsticks’

Carbs on carbs? Zero judgment.

Roasted Beets with Pistachios and Thyme

It’s even tastier if you let it sit in the fridge overnight. (Grazie, Coterie member Aida Mollenkamp).

Light and Tangy Coleslaw

An unlikely combo, but try it. (You’ll love it.)

Burrata and Asparagus Salad

Light and cheesy? Win-win.

Zucchini Rice

Because sometimes even we need a break from cauliflower.

Asparagus Caesar Salad

Not a single shred of lettuce in sight.

Crispy Roasted Artichokes

Ooh, you’re fancy.

Classic Stuffed Peppers

An oldie but a goodie.

The New Caprese Salad

All that’s missing? Two glasses of crisp white wine.

Avocado ‘Fries’

The best part? No deep frying necessary.

Spring Panzanella Salad

The best way to use up day-old bread.

Eggplant Parm Bites

Because it’s essential to maintain the Italian theme, right?

Sesame-Ginger Roasted Whole Carrots

Coterie member Phoebe Lapine guarantees they’ll pair well with your favorite pasta.

Stuffed Eggplant

Music to our…stomachs.

Chilled Cucumber Salad

Crisp and refreshing.

Crispy Mushrooms

Olive oil + garlic + vinegar = savory perfection.

Brussels Sprouts 3 Ways

Roasted, pickled and raw shaved.

Apple Chicory Salad with Fennel, Walnuts and Grana

Pretty in pink.

Chicken Satay with Coconut-Peanut Sauce

Skewer it and it definitely counts as a side.