Sandwich Sides – Which Sides to Choose with Your Sandwich
What do you usually eat with your sandwich? Do you enjoy some chips, potato salad or maybe baked beans? If you’re tired of the same old, same old, consider these sandwich sides the next time you make a sandwich. Since tomorrow May 5th is National Hoagie Day, it is probably a good time to think about what you are eating with your sandwich…
Pair According to Flavors
Many people don’t think much about what they pair with a sandwich. They may grab the closest thing at hand. However, you may want to try something different with your next sandwich. Consider the flavor of your sandwich and what would compliment it. You may also want to think about the things that would contrast with the sandwiches texture.
- Is your sandwich from a specific ethnic area? Your best bet would be to have a side that is traditionally the same. You’ll want the flavors to match, not contrast to the point you don’t enjoy either.
- Match the subtlety of the sandwich. If it has a delicate taste, you’ll want to add a side that is not too bold or spicy.
- If your sandwich has big flavors, you’ll want to have a side that is equally bold and hearty.
Consider what you would offer as a side if you were to make a falafel pita sandwich which is Israeli or Middle Eastern. You wouldn’t want to serve French fries with this sandwich. Instead, find a recipe for couscous or Tabbouleh.
Chicken salad sandwiches are much more delicate in nature. A green salad or coleslaw made with vinegar would be a perfect accompaniment.
Branch Out on Your Fries
If you must have French fries with your sandwich, consider trying a different type of fries. Sweet potato fries are an entirely different taste than white potatoes. You may also want to try different ways to prepare the fries. Bake them with roasted garlic; baking also is less fattening than fried. You may also want to give chickpea fries a try.
Make It Crunch
What do you do if you don’t like coleslaw but want to serve something crunchy and fresh with your sandwich? Try broccoli salad instead. This is an easy salad to make either with store-bought broccoli slaw or by grating your own. Oriental cabbage salad is another option if you don’t like traditional mayonnaise-type coleslaw.
Blue corn chips can be served with hummus rather than potato chips and dip. You could also try offering a variety of different dips or salsas so you and your family can choose what appeals to you.
Conclusion
There’s no reason to settle for the same sides you’re used to having when you prepare sandwiches for a meal. Consider recipes for new sides your family has never tried before. Think about the taste and texture of the sandwich. Match bold flavors with bold and delicate textures with delicate tastes. Then when you are searching for sandwich sides you’ll have other sides from which to choose.
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Bryan Carey
Chips and fries are the usual side options most people choose, and it’s chiefly because these are common sides at fast food restaurants. Switching things out and trying different pairings is a great idea, for countless reasons.
Cristina Petrini
I am really banal but I always choose french fries or in some cases the baked potato!
Ben
These are great side ideas. I know I always love sweet potato fries or chips with my sandwich. I make my own, so they have far less oil and salt, and sweet potatoes are a superfood.
Kuntala
These are great tips! Sides really make a sandwich, so knowing the best ones to choose is wonderful.
Eileen M Loya
We do try different kinds of sides when we have sandwiches for a meal. My sons both like fries, but I try to get them to eat more vegetables, so I make coleslaw instead of making fries.
Laura
I love coleslaw! Broccoli slaw is also a great option. There are so many wonderful sides that you could pair with a sandwich.
Emily Fata
I love some coleslaw or a bean salad as a side with my sandwiches! These are all great options.
Yudith Napitupulu
Sandwich and french fries. These option I always chooce. And with diet coke.
Neely Moldovan
I almost always choose something salty! Definitely a salty snacks person!
Maria Azanha
Yummy!!! I love crunchy sandwitches! The coleslaw is a great tip!
Lyanna Soria
What a wonderful post and had fun ready this. Sides really do make or break the sandwich. Definitely prefer choosing something salty.
Monidipa
Crunchy fries are my actual favorite. And coleslaw is really great as well!