What to eat with salmon

Searching for a side dish for your salmon? Check out these ten delicious suggestions...

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by Emily Gilbert |
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There are many different ways to enjoy salmon, whether that's grilled, baked or poached. But what exactly do you serve with it? The good news is that as it's so healthy and versatile, there's a lot of choices when it comes to what to eat with salmon.

If you're in need of a little inspiration, here are ten tasty options to pair with salmon for your next meal.

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Couscous1 of 10

Couscous

Couscous is a versatile side dish and this lemon recipe pairs well with many meat and veggies.

Sesame Noodles2 of 10

Sesame noodles

Why not pair your salmon with a bowl of delicious sesame noodles? This recipe takes just 10 minutes to throw together.

Sugar Snap Peas3 of 10

Sugar snap peas

Full of flavour, toss your sugar snap peas with oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder then bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

Spanish rice4 of 10

Spanish rice

Combined with garlic and onion, Spanish rice will add a Mexican-style twist to your salmon.

Herb Roasted Potatoes5 of 10

Herb Roasted Potatoes

You can't go wrong with a side dish of potatoes and these crispy, herb smothered ones will make a delicious addition.

Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus6 of 10

Cheesy garlic roasted asparagus

Using just four ingredients, this recipe elevates asparagus into cheesy goodness you won't be able to resist.

Roasted mediterranean vegetables7 of 10

Roasted mediterranean vegetables

Roasted to tender perfection, if you're after a super healthy side option, this is the one for you.

Sautu00e9ed Mushrooms8 of 10

Sautéed mushrooms

A simple recipe (that can even be enjoyed on its own), these caramelised mushrooms are sure to be a hit.

Salad9 of 10

Salad

Perhaps one of the most obvious choices, you can't go wrong with a big leafy salad with your salmon.

salmon and kale10 of 10

Kale

We know kale can be hit and miss at times but just give this easy recipe a go and use plenty of garlic!

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