Sandwiches have been around for what seems like forever and they are the perfect combination of comfort and convenience.
Sandwiches are available all around the world, they may vary in form between countries but the concept of a sandwich is global.
Whether you are packing lunches for school kids or packing lunch for work sandwiches are the go too.
If you are eating lunch at home and want a more substantial meal or perhaps you are having a light dinner but still want a side dish with your tasty sandwich then this is the perfect guide for you.
We have put together a list of 15 of the best side dishes to serve with sandwiches.
The guide is divided into three sections, going through sides to serve with grilled sandwiches, cold sandwiches, and sides that will go with almost any type of sandwich so there is something for everyone.
5 Best Side Dishes For Grilled Sandwiches
Toasted and grilled sandwiches paired with soup is food for the soul!
We’ve put together five different types of soups that go best with sandwiches, as well as suggesting what type of sandwich to pair each soup with.
Cream Of Tomato Soup
Best Paired With: Grilled Cheese
This combination is one that you will find in restaurants and lunch spots all around the world.
Cream of tomato soup is a delicious, nutritious soup that goes perfectly with a grilled cheese sandwich.
You can easily recreate both of these dishes at home and this tomato soup recipe can easily be replicated at home.
Cream Of Chicken Soup
Best Paired With: Grilled Club Chicken Sandwich
If you have leftover chicken from dinner the night before, why not make a delicious soup and sandwich for your lunch?
This cream of chicken soup takes just ten minutes to make, almost quicker than it takes to grill a sandwich.
If you do not have a grill you can lightly toast the sandwich bread and heat the chicken for the sandwich to create a delicious warming meal.
Creamiest Potato Soup
Best Paired With: Grilled Cheese and Steak Sandwich
Potatoes go with almost everything and so it is no surprise that a creamy potato soup features on this list.
This sup can be made using fresh potatoes or leftovers and is a delicious filling side to enjoy with a cheesy steak grilled sandwich.
Roasted Red Pepper Soup
Best Paired With: Hummus and Veggie Vegan Sandwich
We couldn’t make this list without giving a vegan choice. This soup is scrumptious and combines beautifully with the smooth hummus texture in the vegan sandwich we suggest pairing it with.
For veggies in the sandwich you can choose from what you like but we recommend adding in red onion or cabbage, cucumber, and peppers.
Cowboy Baked Beans
Best Paired With: Grilled BLT Sandwich
These cowboy baked beans are the perfect side for a salty grilled BLT sandwich.
You can adapt this recipe to have no meat or only bacon, whatever you choose, this recipe will still be a winner every time.
5 Best Side Dishes For Cold Sandwiches
If you are making a cold sandwich the chances are you are going to be consuming your food either on the go or away from home.
These side dishes are perfect as you can eat them alongside your sandwich or later in the day as a snack, giving you more from your lunch.
Pineapple Coleslaw
Best Paired With: Classic Tuna Mayo Sandwich
This tasty variation on traditional coleslaw would be a lovely dish to serve alongside a fish-based sandwich.
Tuna sandwiches are convenient as you can carry the ingredients with you and make your sandwich fresh before eating.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Best Paired With: Spicy Falafel and Roasted Veggie Sandwich
The cool, crisp cucumber and tomato work together to cool down your mouth effortlessly when eating a spicy falafel and roasted veggie sandwich.
This side is so simple but so effective with this sandwich pairing.
Fritos Corn Salad
Best Paired With: Cool Beef Sandwich
This creamy salad is enough to moisten up a tough cool beef sandwich.
The fritos add a unique crunch that you wouldn’t expect would work alongside the corn and creamy dressing but it is a must-try.
Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Best Paired with: Chicken Sandwich
Potato salad and chicken sandwiches are the perfect summertime lunch. The salad is bursting with flavor alongside the traditional chicken sandwich.
This deviled egg potato salad recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free.
Herby White Bean Salad
Best Paired With: Hummus and Avocado Sandwich
This vegan combo is appealing to vegans and non-vegans.
The creamy sandwich and this herby salad perfectly complement one another and while they are both light dishes together they are filling and nutritious.
5 Side Dishes That Go With Any Type Of Sandwich
The following side dishes can be enjoyed alongside any of the sandwiches we have mentioned above or any that you enjoy eating.
These sides are old reliables and are all-around crowd-pleasers, as well as easy to make.
Simple House Salad
A house salad can be found on the side of most sandwich plates when eating out. This recipe helps you to bring the restaurant home.
Classic house salads can be made in bulk and refrigerated for up to 4 days, giving you a side dish for your lunch every day of the working week.
Homemade French Fries
The perfect skinny homemade french fries, a perfect side for any cold or grilled sandwich. This french fry recipe is easy to make and takes as little as 20minutes to prepare.
While the chips cook and soak until they are golden brown you can craft a delicious sandwich to enjoy them with.
Beer Battered Onion Rings
15 minutes to make a delicious batch of onion rings? Yes, please!
If you don’t want to use beer in this recipe simply substitute it for apple cider vinegar or a vegetable or chicken broth. Onion rings are a nice addition to any sandwich plate.
Crispy Cheddar Baked Fries
These cheesy fries are perfect for light summer dinners alongside a grilled cheese sandwich or a cold egg salad sandwich.
These fries take 45 minutes to become the perfect level of crunchy and fluffy.
Homemade Potato Chips
The thought of making your own homemade potato chips is most likely more intimidating than the process itself.
This step-by-step recipe will help you to make your own delicious lightly salted potato chips.
Chips can be eaten once they reach an edible temperature but they are best served cool.
Conclusion
We are sure that you will find something delightful to enjoy alongside your sandwich from the list above.
If you love sandwiches why not give our recommendations a go and try new sandwiches and sides alike, we hope you enjoy them.
Frequently Asked Questions
When Was The Sandwich Invented?
The earliest form of a sandwich dates back to circa 110BC and was suggested to be eaten by Hillel the Elder, a Jewish Leader, who suggested eating unleavened bread with herbs inside during Passover, a Jewish celebration.
This type of sandwich was very different from the sandwich that we know now.
It is believed that the sandwich was first constructed in the form it is still enjoyed today was popularized in England in 1762 by the 4th Earl of Sandwich, John Montagu.
Loaves of white bread began to be referred to as sandwich bread of a sandwich loaf in the 1920s in the USA.
Why Are Sandwiches So Popular?
Sandwiches are a useful and portable meal that provides a nutritious and fling meal. Workers and school children consume sandwiches for lunch most days as they are convenient to make and easy to bring with them to school or work.
Pre-sliced loaves of bread make sandwiches easier to make than ever and there is no limit to what you can put in a sandwich.
The sandwich is easy to adapt to suit different tastes and dietary restrictions and can be made from what you may have in your refrigerator or pantry.
Are Sandwiches Healthy?
How healthy your sandwich is completely depends on what type of bread you are using as well as what the contents of the sandwich are.
For example, if you are consuming a sandwich made from brioche bread and filling it with peanut butter and jelly every day or chocolate spread then this would not be healthy, but if you are making sandwiches using wholegrain or brown bread and filling it with vegetables, leafy salads and meats this would be healthier for you.
Bread is very high in sugar and so it is important to use low sugar bread or other healthier options if you eat sandwiches often.
You can find information from your local health clinic about how much sugar you should be consuming every day.
What Breads Do You Need To Make A Sandwich?
The most popular type of sandwich bread is pre-sliced loaves of white and brown bread.
Wholemeal and gluten-free variations are also available pre-sliced as is low-sugar bread. You can also use a bagel, roll, a french baguette, or a croissant to make a sandwich.
American style baguettes are called subs and they are a softer type of bread that is popular in deli counters that make sandwiches as you can fill them with a lot more food.
15 Best Side Dishes For Sandwiches
Check out our simple guide with 15 side dishes to serve with your favorite sandwich.
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Through this blog I hope to help others learn the basics and more intricate details of cooking. I know from personal experience how frustrating it can be to cook a meal, only to realize you are missing one ingredient from your list. This is why I love to write articles chatting readers through some great substitutes that can be used in an emergency.
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