What do serve with salmon

Don't be fooled by the simple ingredient list, reviewers say this pilaf does not disappoint: "This dish was incredibly good This cool and refreshing cucumber salad is the perfect pairing for rich, oily salmon. Reviewer Lauren Sarges suggests you salt the cucumbers first to draw out excess water. Similar to pasta primavera, this creamy pasta side dish makes for a hearty meal when paired with salmon. The addition of prepared pesto sauce brings herbaceous flavor.

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Bacon Pea Salad. Between this and the salmon, your plate will be bursting with flavor. Chelsea Lupkin. Rosemary Roasted Potatoes. There are a lot of really great side options out there to help balance out your meal. Here are some simple ones to make that pair great with salmon. Combine these together or eat them on their own with your main.

Carrots are extra sweet when you add fresh apple cider and a drizzle of maple syrup. You can roast or steam your carrots ahead of time. When the pan is hot, add the carrots to reheat. Then add small amount of apple cider and a drizzle of maple syrup. Toss to coat all of the carrots and cook for just a few minutes, or until the cider starts to evaporate and creates a glaze.

This salad is a great side for salmon during the warm months, but it is also great in the winter. You can use fresh vegetables or canned vegetables are fine, too. Mix together black beans, corn kernels, diced tomatoes, diced bell peppers, diced red onions, mango, fresh chopped cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. If you want the salad to be spicy, dice up a small jalapeno and toss it in. The salad is best served if you can refrigerate it for at least an hour before serving.

Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta. Roast a whole spaghetti squash at F for minutes, depending on the size of the squash. Make sure that you poke it first with a fork a few times. Scrape out the seeds and then, using a fork, scrape out the squash. While the squash is still hot, toss gently in a large bowl with roasted tomatoes canned will work fine!

Garnish with Parmesan cheese if you would like. Sometimes the best side dish for salmon is a very simple one. Find some fresh green beans and be sure to clean them before cooking. Steam them in a steamer or a pot of boiling water. Once they are done, simply toss with salt and pepper. For added flavor, add some fresh lemon zest. Fresh fish pairs really well with creamy, rich mashed potatoes.

Prepare mashed potatoes and then when they are done, gently stir in fresh garlic and fresh herbs. Thyme, parsley, and oregano are great herb options here.

For extra creaminess, add in a few dollops of sour cream or full-fat plain Greek yogurt. Steamed broccoli is another nutritious side dish for salmon. Steam fresh broccoli pieces and then drain any excess water.

Add the slivered almonds and allow them to toast until they are slightly brown and fragrant. Then add the broccoli and turn off the heat. Gently toss everything together and serve. Red potatoes are great for roasting. Prior to sticking them in the oven, toss with some olive oil, salt, pepper, and chopped fresh rosemary.

Dried rosemary will also work if you cannot find fresh. Roast in the oven until they are crispy and brown. Roasted potatoes are also really great to make in an air fryer if you have one. They are really delicious! This side preparation is super simple and very kid friendly. Instead of pairing with a tomato sauce, simply drizzle the noodles with melted butter and sprinkle fresh grated parmesan on top. Brussels sprouts can also taste awesome fresh.

In fact, they are really great option for salads and slaws. You just need to slice them up really thin so that they are easier to chew without being cooked. A mandolin is the best tool to thinly slice Brussels sprouts. Simply cut the Brussels sprouts into shredded pieces. Do the same with some fresh apples.