For a lot of us, pizza is a go-to meal when life gets hectic. If you need something to serve that you know will be a hit with everyone, pizza is a pretty obvious answer. But there’s always a problem: what do you serve as a side with pizza?
What to serve with pizza is a great question, as it can be hard to come up with ideas on the spot when you’re trying to throw something together quickly. If you’ve run into a block on what to serve, that’s exactly what this article is for.
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Everything on this list is a great choice, and will surely bring your pizza night to the next level. Below are 25 of our favorite side dish recipes that we’ve collected with the help of our fellow food bloggers.
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What To Serve With Pizza
Baked Feta & Tomato Dip
This Baked Feta & Tomato Dip with bright juicy cherry tomatoes and creamy delicious feta cheese is a thing of perfection.
Classic Wedge Salad with Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
This classic wedge salad is a perfect accompaniment to your main dish. There’s definitely a reason it’s a classic. The creamy blue cheese dressing pairs so well with the acidic tomatoes and rich bacon.
Cheesy Pull-Apart Bread
Cheesy pull apart bread is made by slathering garlic, butter and cheese into a crusty loaf of bread to make for an intensely flavorful appetizer to enjoy at any party!
Easy Keto Greek Salad Recipe
This Keto Greek Salad is made with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, bell pepper, kalamata olives, and crumbled feta cheese, with a tangy olive oil-based dressing. It’s a light and refreshing salad that you can serve any time.
Festive Holiday Antipasto Wreath
Made with peppered salami, mozzarella balls, olives, cherry peppers, artichokes and fresh basil. An easy and healthy appetizer that’s perfect for the holidays.
Watermelon, Arugula & Feta Salad
Serve this Watermelon, Arugula & Feta Salad with just about anything to keep things light and refreshing, in a low-carb way that everyone will love.
Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers
Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers make a great appetizer that are very quick to whip up.
Easy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks (From Frozen)
Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks are baked in the air fryer for a crunchy exterior and a gooey interior without having to cook them in the oven or the deep fryer.
Air Fryer Broccoli
Air Fryer Broccoli is a great side dish that takes less than 10 minutes to make in the air fryer and leads to a healthy side dish that everyone loves.
Prosciutto and Melon Appetizer Skewers
These classy Prosciutto & Melon Appetizer skewers are an easy summer appetizer that everyone loves. They’re easy to make and are the perfect sweet/savory combo.
Easy Air Fryer Green Beans
Air Fryer Green Beans are so simple to make and they turn out perfectly crispy and tender when cooked in the air fryer. So why not save yourself a few steps and cook your green beans with a tasty seasoning in the air fryer.
Irresistible Baked Fontina Dip
Baked Fontina Dip is so creamy and delicious, you'll want more before the first batch is even gone. Served piping hot, this dip is the perfect pairing for a wine party or movie night.
Air Fryer Crispy Breaded Mushrooms
These Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Mushrooms are crunchy on the outside and soft and juicy on the inside. They are so snackable, you won’t be able to stop eating until they’re gone.
Easy Instant Pot Cauliflower
This easy Instant Pot Cauliflower is the best way to quickly steam your cauliflower to make a perfect side dish in just minutes.
Air Fryer Cottage Fries
These Air Fryer Cottage Fries are so easy to make in the air fryer and the result is a potato with a satisfying crispy exterior and fluffy interior.
Instant Pot Pasta Salad
Instant Pot Pasta Salad is made with rotini pasta and filled with fresh vegetables, cheese, pepperoni and Italian dressing to make a perfect summer salad in a flash.
Best Broccoli Salad Recipe
This Broccoli salad combines fresh broccoli, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and bacon bits in a creamy homemade dressing.
Air Fryer Crispy Ravioli
Air fryer crispy ravioli is a great way to turn ravioli into a fun snack. Coated with a mixture of herbs, parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs, you simply can’t stop eating them.
Burrata Arugula Salad
Burrata Arugula Salad is so flavorful and easy to make! This salad is like an upgraded caprese salad with a homemade Tahini Orange Dressing.
Easy Bell Pepper Salad
This colorful Bell Pepper Salad is super quick and easy to put together. It is a tasty accompaniment for heavy main dishes.
Easy Air Fryer Carrot Fries (Without Oil)
Air fryer carrot fries are a better and healthier alternative to the classic French fries. Very easy to make and everybody will love them. Consider serving them with your favorite sauce.
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks
Baked Parmesan Zucchini Sticks are topped with a simple cheese herb mixture and ready in 30 minutes. This simple snack or side dish is big on flavor, low calorie, and ready to be enjoyed plain or with your favorite dip!
Cherry Tomato Caprese Salad
This caprese (cherry tomato and mozzarella salad) with roasted tomato vinaigrette is vibrant, healthy and full of bright, fresh flavors. It's a great side dish for pizza night!
Peach Blackberry Salad: Easy Recipe
Make this fresh Peach Blackberry Salad the next time you crave for a fruit salad. It’s a simple recipe that makes a great side dish or main dish for any occasion.
Conclusion
Pizza is a go-to meal for lots of people, but it can be hard to find a side dish that will be just as popular as the main course. We hope these ideas inspire you, and help you make a rounded meal for everyone in your household to enjoy.
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When not mixing up delicious cocktails to enjoy on the patio with friends, Angela is busy writing about food and drinks for three popular food websites, and exchanging creative ideas on social media.