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    13 Best Side Dishes for Lasagne

    Published: Sep 14, 2020 · Modified: Jan 10, 2021 by The Devil Wears Salad

    Your lasagne is so good it would make any nonna proud! To finish off the dinner menu, you’ll need the best side dishes to make your lasagne stand out even more!

    13 Best Side Dishes for Lasagne

    Lasagne is the traditional feast dish of Italians (although some say Ancient Greece but let’s not go there!) and is usually the first or pasta course for Christmas and Easter.

    A well-made lasagne is a labour of love with only the best ingredients. Every layer has its own traditional recipe and methods, all perfectly constructed to create mouthfuls of pure bliss.

    A good ragu of beef and pork mince can sometimes take 12 hours to cook with the belief that the longer they cook for, the tastier it is.

    This is then followed by the tricky bechamel sauce where you have to find the balance of not burning it as you ensure there are no lumps as you mix the flour, butter and milk.

    Last but not least, let’s not forget the pièce de résistance, the pasta sheets. Rolling out these large sheets to perfection takes some practise with gratifying end results.

    Cooked for hours on end and devoured in a matter of minutes, a good lasagne also needs some salads.

    Here, we have some of the best sides dishes for lasagne that will complement its flavours so well. We have Jerusalem artichokes, tricolour quinoa, pomegranate and purple kale. The choices are aplenty, appealing to all your culinary senses.


    Asian Eggplant Salad with Miso Dressing

    Asian Eggplant Salad with Miso Dressing

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    This is the best side dish for lasagne. Simple yet full of flavour, caramelised eggplant with tofu and asparagus is magically tied together with a luxuriously creamy miso dressing.

    Baby Cauliflower and Spiced Chickpeas with Beetroot Tahini

    Baby Cauliflower and Spiced Chickpeas with Beetroot Tahini

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    Need the best side dish for lasagne? Look no further!

    What could be more scrumptious than whole roasted baby cauliflower? Combine them with spiced chickpeas and beetroot tahini, and you’ll have a middle eastern inspired salad that won’t disappoint.

    Tropical Mango Salad Recipe on a brown plate with gold cutlery sitting on to of grey napery

    Tropical Mango Salad Recipe with Coconut

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    Colourful summer mango salad recipe that is bursting with fresh, vibrant tropical flavours.

    Effortless to put together, the combination of sweet mangoes and toasted coconut flakes with a tangy lime dressing is utterly delicious.

    Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Chestnuts and Pomegranate

    Pomegranate Cauliflower Salad with Chestnuts

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    Imagine little roasted florets sprinkled with red seeds against a backdrop of bright green sprouts.

    This Pomegranate Roasted Cauliflower Salad is a recipe bursting with contrasting flavours and textures. You couldn’t possibly find a better side dish for lasagne!

    Red Tamarillo Salad with Basil

    Red Tamarillo Salad with Basil

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    Whipped up in 15 minutes, this Red Tamarillo Salad is super easy to make. Enjoy the sweet and tangy tamarillo fruit accompanied by aromatic basil, sweet pops of cherry tomatoes and creamy chickpeas.

    No cooking required; this salad really aims to please and truly is one of the best sides for lasagne.

    Yellow Salad with Zucchini Flowers

    Yellow Salad with Zucchini Flowers

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    Zucchini flowers are such special ingredients. Beautiful to look at and delicious when devoured. Let’s spoil your friends and family with this gold and yellow themed salad!

    This salad is fantastic as you’re already spent so much time on your lasagne and yet you need a show stopping side dish.

    Purple Kale Salad with Rainbow Chard.

    Purple Kale Salad with Rainbow Chard

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    Yes, we still eat kale and yes, it is delicious! This Purple Kale Salad mixed through with the umami flavours of the miso mayonnaise dressing will convert the haters. Not only does it taste good but the vibrant colours make for a stunning looking salad for lasagne!

    a black plate of tomato artichoke salad on a wooden board with slices of bread and a small bowl of dressing on the top

    Tomato Artichoke Salad

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    Simple, fresh ingredients combined for a quick and easy tomato artichoke salad with a homemade basil mint salad dressing that is full of punchy summer flavours. This is a vegan and gluten free salad perfect for lasagne.

    Wombok Salad Recipe with Red Cabbage and Apple on a blue plate on a wooden board with a serve of crispy noodles on the side

    Wombok Salad Recipe with Red Cabbage and Apple

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    Super fresh Asian wombok salad packed with crunch and spicy tang.

    One of our favourite potluck or BBQ side dish, we adore the combination of wombok with red cabbage, apple, fresh herbs and homemade fried crispy noodles. A crowd pleaser for sure.

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dutch Carrots

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Dutch Carrots

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    Sweet maple roasted Brussels sprouts and Dutch carrots salad, what’s not to love?

    Along with the nutty texture of freekeh balanced with freshness of peas and rounded off with creamy goat cheese, our warm Brussels sprouts salad is insanely flavoursome.

    Jerusalem Artichoke, Pear and Prosciutto Salad

    Jerusalem Artichoke, Pear and Prosciutto Salad

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    Crunchy textures with lingering salty notes, this Prosciutto Salad with sweet pears and delicious Jerusalem artichoke is perfect to kick start a night of delicious food. Truly the best side for lasagne that your guests will love!

    Gem Avocado and Watercress Salad

    Gem Avocado and Watercress Salad

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    Tame the peppery tousled watercress with the creaminess of the avocado and the distinct umami flavours of the ponzu salad dressing.

    This Gem Avocado Salad is a crazy easy salad that can be whipped up in under 20 minutes!

    lose up of blue bowl filled with tricolour quinoa salad and gold cutlery

    Tricolour Quinoa Salad with Roast Vegetables

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    Deliciously sweet roasted baby peppers, caramelised eggplant and tangy lemon mingled in with nutty tricolour quinoa and a zingy lemon garlic dressing.

    A colourful quinoa recipe that would shine at any meal with lasagne.


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    1. Magali

      September 19, 2020 at 3:57 am

      You are such an inspiration! I always enjoy your recipes! Thank you!

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      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 27, 2020 at 3:32 pm

        Awww…. thanks Magali! We appreciate your support.

        Reply
    2. Christina

      September 18, 2020 at 5:38 am

      I love these ideas! Everything looks incredibly delicious, can’t wait to make some of these!

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      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 27, 2020 at 3:30 pm

        Thanks Christina! Let us know which one you tried!

        Reply
    3. Tera

      September 18, 2020 at 5:10 am

      Super helpful! I always struggle with side dishes!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 27, 2020 at 3:30 pm

        Thanks Tera! Yes, most people do as we spend so much time and effort on our main course we tend to overlook the side dish. Hope this inspires you to make something!

        Reply
    4. Amanda Marie Boyle

      September 17, 2020 at 8:59 pm

      I already love the tomato artichoke salad, can’t wait to try some more of these.

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 27, 2020 at 3:29 pm

        Thanks Amanda! Tomatoes and artichokes make for a great combo!

        Reply
    5. Kasy Allen

      September 17, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      Oh, goodness, I’ve just been schooled in salads! Wow, so very impressed! 🤤 With 3 gallon sized bags of fresh lettuce in the fridge (after needing to harvest from our first round of snow this year), I was wondering what the heck to do with all of this lettuce. Girl, you got my back! These look AMAZING! Great photography, content, and recipes!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 27, 2020 at 3:28 pm

        LOL! Thanks so much Kasy! That is a LOT of lettuce to have to get through! Glad our salads have inspired you:)

        Reply
    6. Kay

      September 17, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      What a fabulous selection of sides to go with lasagne. My favourite tried and tested is the mango tropical salad but I will be trying out some if your other ideas soon!

      Reply
      • The Devil Wears Salad

        September 27, 2020 at 3:26 pm

        Awww thanks Kay! Glad you enjoyed the mango salad. So refreshing and naturally sweet!

        Reply

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