If you’re wondering what to serve with lasagna, you’ve come to the right place.
We’ve selected 25 of our easiest side dishes that complement Italian lasagna, vegetable lasagna, and white lasagna perfectly.
Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or looking to add extra vegetables to your diet, we’ve included quick salads, and tasty vegetables, to elevate your lasagna dinner.
These green accompaniments are sure to delight your taste buds and make your lasagna dinner an unforgettable meal.
Let’s dive into the world of mouthwatering sides that will turn your lasagna into a delicious and slightly more wholesome feast.
Focaccia
Airy, light, and crispy, this Italian focaccia is a crowd-pleaser and a perfect bread to serve with lasagna.
Use a slice of focaccia to sop up the sauce leftovers from your lasagna; it's a great way to clean your plate.
Quick Chickpea Salad
Looking for an easy plant-based side dish for lasagna?
This 15-minute chickpea salad is a perfectly fresh and crunchy side salad for lasagna; no cooking required!
Air Fryer Asparagus
Whether you're eating white lasagna or red lasagna, these crunchy air fryer asparagus will add color and bold flavor to your Italian dinner.
Serve the asparagus with lemon wedges, fresh parsley, and a drizzle of olive oil for a spring-friendly lasagna side.
Roasted Zucchini
This roasted zucchini recipe brings aromatic flavor and a juicy bite to your lasagna dinner.
We use bread crumbs and Italian herbs before roasting the zucchini in the oven.
Crostini Recipe
Crostini is a quick and easy side dish for lasagna.
Everyone loves crostini because they are tasty, fun to eat, and perfect to sop up lasagna leftovers. Brush your crostini with fresh garlic for an authentic Italian flavor and aromatic garlic smell.
Air Fryer Green Beans
If you're short on time, and you want a healthy lasagna side dish, air-frying vegetables is a great cooking method.
This healthy green bean side dish is easy to prepare and ready in under 15 minutes.
Cauliflower Rice
Cauliflower riceย is the perfect side dish to lasagna, stews, and anything with a sauce. It's easy to make in justย 10 minutesย with a few simple ingredients.
If you're looking for a low-carb side dish, this is a great option.
Horiatiki - Greek Salad
Greek salad is dressed withย extra virgin olive oilย andย dried oregano; itโs a refreshing way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean.
It's vegan and vegetarian-friendly and pairs well with white and green lasagna.
Avocado Salad
Avocado saladย isย a creamy,ย crunchy, andย refreshing side dish that pairs well with Italian lasagna.
With itsย healthy fatsย andย plenty of fiber, the avocados make this salad a good candidate for aย quick side salad.
Shaved Brussels sprouts salad
A healthy wayย of eating Brussels sprouts, this salad is perfect for the holidays and as a side with lasagna.
No cooking is required, and it's served with a creamy and tangy mustard dressing.
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Cucumber tomato saladย is a vibrant, crisp dish you can have as aย light meal,ย colorful appetizer, or versatileย side dishย with most mains.
This salad provides a delightful contrast to the rich and hearty flavors of lasagna and creates an excellent balance of textures and tastes on your plate.
Panzanella salad
Make your lasagna dinner even more authentic with this easy Panzanella salad.
We use bread leftovers and fresh veggies for an aromatic tomato-packed side salad.
Zucchini Salad
Salads go incredibly well with lasagna!
This raw zucchini salad is vibrant, with a bite and a delicious vinaigrette. A refreshing raw side dish idea that complements lasagna perfectly.
Fennel and orange salad
Another raw salad that cleanses your palate after eating one (or two) portions of lasagna.
Fennel, orange, and pomegranate make a wholesome side dish - and will impress everyone around your table.
Tomato Bruschetta
Level up your bread side dish, and add fresh tomatoes. Quickly, this Italian classic becomes a perfect companion with lasagna.
Don't have tomatoes? No problem, you can easily make bruschetta with sauteed mushrooms, eggplant, or olive tapenade.
Air Fryer Zucchini
Easy, juicy, and aromatic, air fryer zucchini goes well with lasagna and is a quick way of increasing your veggie intake for dinner.
Make them in just 15 minutes and get an extra dose of easy, vibrant greens,
Roasted Eggplant
Eggplant is a great pairing with lasagna, and this roasted eggplant is no different.
You can add eggplants to the lasagna or eat them as a healthy side dish brushed with garlic and chopped parsley.
Side Salad
This 10-minute side salad of crisp, grated carrot and cherry tomatoes adds a vibrant contrast to the rich and savory flavors of lasagna.
Toss it withย extra virgin olive oil,ย vinegar, and aย pinch of salt, or dress it with our deliciousย homemadeย Italianย dressing.
Sautรฉed Green Beans
Get ready for the perfect pairing of crisp sautรฉed green beans drizzled in a zesty mustard dressing.
This quick side dish complements the rich layers of lasagna for a tasty fusion of flavors and textures, a true crowd-pleaser.
Fried Zucchini
Next on our list are these crispy, golden fried zucchini slices.
This scrumptious side complements the rich tomato-based sauce of lasagna. Serve the zucchini with fresh oregano and lemon wedges for a snack-friendly side or appetizer.
Roasted Carrots and Brussels Sprouts
If you don't know what to serve with lasagna, we suggest an oven-baked dish such as roasted carrots and Brussels sprouts.
This vegetable side is the perfect easy side dish for aย festive holiday meal, from Thanksgiving to Christmas.
Red cabbage salad
Here is a raw and crispy side dish idea that complements the richness of lasagna: red cabbage salad.
We combine crunchy red cabbage, juicy orange wedges, mixed green leaves, and nutty pinto beans to make aย colorful and vibrant salad.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Enjoy the contrast of tender roasted Brussels sprouts covered in a tangy mustard marinade that complements the rich layers of lasagna.
This oven-roasted Brussels sprouts recipeย is straightforward, and with minimal effort, youโll have an excellent side dish everyone will love.
Pear Salad
Try our delicious pear saladย that combines the sweet juiciness of ripe pears with a tangy orange and mustard dressing, creamy feta, and crunchy walnuts.
It's a fall-friendly salad to serve with lasagna, and it's excellent for festive occasions and the Holidays too.
Arugula Salad
We end this roundup with a 5-minute arugula salad.
It's the perfect recipe if you are looking for aย fresh and delicious salad to serve with lasagna. This side dish is easy to make, tasty, and packed with nutrients.
More Vegetable Sides
These salads and vegetable side ideas easily pair with lasagna and other Italian pasta dishes. Here are some of our favorites for a family–friendly feast:
- Steamed artichokes
- Oven-roasted broccoli
- Fried eggplant
- Italian salad
- Zucchini soup
- Eggplant zaalouk
Or try any of these vegetable side dishes for more grilled, roasted, and steamed cooking ideas.
How to Store side dishes for lasagna
- Meal prep tips: The vegetable sides on this list are perfect for meal prep as they can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Their flavor will be even richer the day after you cook them.
Bruschetta and other bread-based sides need to be prepared on the day of serving. - When you reheat them, make sure you only reheat the veggies that you are going to eat.
For many more side dish ideas, check out our sides category page.
What to serve with Lasagna
Ingredients
- Check each individual recipe for ingredients required.
- Cook your favorite recipe and serve with lasagna.
- Store in the refrigerator, ideally in an airtight container, for upย to 3 days.
Instructions
- How to store: Keep these meals stored in the refrigerator, ideally in an airtight container, for upย to 3 days.
- How to reheat: Warm it up on the stovetop or in the microwave. Before serving garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
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