25 Top Sides for Pizza – A Couple Cooks

Number one in our top sides to go with pizza: our best kale salad! Here dark leafy green Tuscan kale is combined with a tangy lemon and garlic dressing. The way the dressing coats the kale helps to mellow its flavor, so it’s not bitter at all. Add some shaved Parmesan and this is salad perfection.

Here’s another salad with just the right vibe for pizza: this favorite chopped salad! Crunchy romaine lettuce is drizzle in zingy Homemade Italian Dressing, and paired with thinly sliced shallots, cucumber, tomato, and Parmesan cheese. This one is a favorite we’ve made again and again (we’re not just saying that) and it always gets rave reviews.

Strawberries are a natural flavor pairing with the acidity of balsamic vinegar. So for this salad, we used our favorite balsamic vinaigrette dressing to perfectly accentuate the bright red sweet berries. Paired with red onions and toasted almonds, it’s a simple and delicious side everyone loves!

If you want a quick healthy side for pizza that’s kid and adult friendly, try this ranch dip. It’s seriously full of flavor, and comes together in just 5 minutes. The trick? Using plain yogurt and mayonnaise, which helps to cut on some calories. Serve it with carrot sticks and sliced bell peppers, and the veggies will be gone in no time.

This radicchio salad is a vibrant explosion of flavors and textures, and it’s the perfect side for pizza! Bitter bright purple radicchio leaves are balanced by the sweetness of ripe pears, the satisfying crunch of toasted almonds, the creamy tang of goat cheese, and a zesty citrus vinaigrette that ties it all together.

Sauteed broccoli is a perfect healthy side dish with pizza! This recipe takes 10 minutes to whip up and results in bright green, crispy tender broccoli. Or, try Steamed Broccoli or Boiled Broccoli, then top with a dusting of Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Topped with a creamy homemade Caesar dressing and crispy croutons, this classic Caesar salad recipe is one salad you won’t want to stop eating! The dressing is delightfully creamy and the croutons garlicky and crunchy. It makes pizza night complete!

Here’s a fun side for pizza: Caprese Skewers! This easy recipe is visually stunning and irresistibly tasty, spearing all the components of a Caprese salad onto a skewer. There’s nothing better than basil and tomatoes in summer, and combined with seasoned mozzarella and a balsamic glaze: you won’t be able to eat just one!

Here’s a salad that’s simply perfection, in our books. This Italian salad is full of all the right flavors and textures: crisp lettuce, crunchy garlic croutons, and zingy pepperoncini. It’s covered in punchy, herby Italian vinaigrette that makes the flavors sing! It can play sidekick to just about anything, but it’s best to go with pizza.

Try this endive salad: equal parts refreshing, tangy, bitter, crunchy, and tangy! Bitter endive pairs perfectly with juicy orange and a sweet tart red wine vinaigrette. Top it off with savory Parmesan shavings and crunchy almonds, and the contrasts are divine. Each bite is crunchy, sweet, savory and citrusy.

Shred them up into thin slices, toss with Parmesan, garlic and shallots, and cook until browned. It turns out feathery and bursting with savory flavor, contrasting the nuttiness of the sprouts. This is a great side for pizza since it doesn’t use the oven!

 If we could eat one salad for the rest of time, this one is it: and it’s the perfect side for pizza! Crisp tart apple slices pair with pops of pomegranate seeds, creamy cheese, and crunchy, cinnamon spiced pecans. Toss them all over fresh greens with a zingy maple and apple cider vinegar dressing, and it’s truly salad perfection. 

Introducing: the simplest arugula salad. It’s quite possibly the easiest salad you’ll make: and it pairs perfectly with pizza! Dress baby arugula simply with olive oil and lemon juice, then add Parmesan shavings and thinly sliced shallots.

Sweet bell peppers need only a few ingredients to make them shine. Combine them with a tangy vinaigrette of white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and olive oil, then throw in a few handfuls of chopped herbs like parsley and chives. It’s a true rainbow of flavors and it’s quick and simple to whip up!

When it comes to quick and impressive side dishes, this one might be tops: sauteed broccolini! The elegantly long stems of this green veggie make it look fancy, but here’s a secret. You can cook it up in just 5 minutes in a hot skillet. Add a bit of garlic and lemon, and you won’t be able to stop eating these irresistibly large spears.

This pear salad is a celebration of flavors and textures, with juicy fruit , funky cheese, dried cherries, and maple pecans glazed quickly in a skillet. It’s all tossed in our go-to balsamic vinaigrette dressing, and from first bite it will have you wanting more!

If it’s the season for it, this classic combination of sweet juice melon and salty cheese is perfect for serving with pizza! This summer salad has grown to massive popularity in recent years, and for good reason: it’s fast and easy to make and full of big flavor. Also try cantaloupe served with prosciutto, another classic Italian pairing.

This garbanzo bean salad is a great side for pizza, packed with protein and filled with zingy, herby and fresh flavors. It’s a fun way to infuse vegetables into this traditionally carb and cheese heavy meal, and it’s so quick to pull together!

Want a fancier vibe to go with your pizza? This blackberry salad is classic and chic, featuring a balsamic vinaigrette with tangy black berries, creamy goat cheese, and smoked almonds. Served on a bed of baby spinach and arugula, it’s perfect for pizza night.

Here’s a refreshingly simple side for pizza that’s just begging to jump on your table: citrus salad! It stars all the beautiful, vibrant citrus: tangy grapefruit, navel oranges, and sweet blood oranges. They’re drizzled with a zingy dressing, then topped with crushed pistachios and fresh mint. It’s so gorgeous that you can’t help but eat it! 

The feathery texture of Brussels sprouts makes this the perfect side for pizza. The raw greens aren’t bitter at all: they’re sweet and feathery, with irresistibly tasty flavor. Combine them with a sweet and tangy Djion mustard dressing, apples, and dried cherries, 

his delightful fennel salad is one anyone can enjoy with pizza, pairing the shaved raw vegetable with sweet apple, zingy lemon and savory Parmesan cheese. Delicate fennel fronds make a feathery garnish, and each bite is irresistibly crunchy with a pop of acidity. 

Looking for a fun side for pizza? Try Fruit Skewers! Everything tastes better on a stick, right? This is a simple concept that’s more like an idea than a recipe: but it makes everyone go crazy for pure, fresh fruit. Add a side of fruit dip or use it to end the meal.

This peach and burrata caprese salad is a perfect side for pizza in summer. Layer juicy, succulent ripe peaches and vibrant heirloom tomatoes with burrata, fresh mozzarella cheese filled with shreds of mozzarella soaked in cream. It’s heavenly!

Here’s one more way to dress up your pizza party: with wedge salad! This one’s a unique spin on a classic wedge: it’s smothered in smoky ranch dressing and topped with sundried tomatoes and crushed potato chips. Just wow!