72 Indulgent Side Dishes For Steak That Go Beyond Baked Potatoes

Grilling romaine for this wedge salad gives them just a slight char that goes perfectly with Caesar dressing. Serve whole as is, or chop your romaine hearts and toss them for easier eating.

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This flavorful and healthy way to grill corn on the cob doesn't require a smoker. Instead, you'll infuse the corn with wood smoke using a clever foil packet of wood chips and a grill.

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This twist is everything you love about loaded baked potatoes—but twisted and on a stick. Just like their street food inspiration—Korean corndogs— these are fun to make AND to eat.

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When searching for a go-to fresh side, we decided to give classic asparagus the Caprese treatment. This easy, extra-cheesy side comes together in 30 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute addition to your steak dinner. Grab your mozz, and go Caprese-y!

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Is there anything for classic then steak and fries? Forget about oil temperature, soaking, and all the other steps associated with the perfect deep-fried French fry. This air-fried version is not only lighter, but tastes better than anything you’d get in a restaurant.

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This grilled corn salad is simple: grill your corn, then toss it and chopped bell pepper with creamy avocado, then add red onion and jalapeño. Finish it all off with a drizzle of crema and a showering of fresh herbs, and you've got an easy side with a kick.

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You might say to-may-to and you might say to-mah-to, but no matter how you say it, a tomato salad is a summertime classic. With juicy tomatoes, a simple red wine vinaigrette, thinly sliced red onion, herbs, and crumbled feta, this salad is like the little black dress of the season.

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Spinach and arugula salads are great, but we’re here to tell you—the best side salad might just be one without them. Instead, we’re using couscous, one of the quickest-cooking pastas, as the base for a confetti of colored vegetables (cucumbers! bell peppers! red onion!), doused in a creamy lemon Dijon dressing.

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With so much juiciness and just a hint of acidity, peaches—like their summery friend the tomato—are amazing in all sorts of salads. Next up on our peach salad agenda? This summery spin on the iconic wedge salad.

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While you may have seen a meticulously assembled variation of this dish (known as confit bayaldi) made famous in the 2007 animated film Ratatouille, our version of this summer-y stew is way less fussy and much more forgiving in terms of presentation.

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Fried rice will always be one of the best takeout items in the game, by far. It’s a classic and comforting recipe that everyone loves…except maybe those who are trying to eat less rice. If that’s you, we created this spin on the fave that subs cauliflower for rice, while still crushing the flavor game. Whether you’re skipping carbs, trying to eat more vegetables, or are just looking for a lighter side, this cauliflower fried rice is for you.

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While we can't get enough of a classic potato salad, we also love to get creative with this staple side dish. For this recipe, we decided to take the flavors of one of our favorite apps—jalapeño poppers—and add them to this classic potato side. With crispy bacon, hot jalapeños, shredded cheddar cheese, and a simple dressing, this potato salad adds a kick of heat to the classic that we can't get enough of.

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When the weather warms up, we take every chance we can get to enjoy sweet corn at all my summer picnics, potlucks, and BBQs. While we love celebrating the versatile ingredient in all its forms, a fresh corn salad has to be one of our favorite ways to enjoy sweet summer corn. Not only is it completely adaptable to what you have on hand, it’s so easy to prepare—simply toss to combine, season to taste, and serve!

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Cucumber salad is a spring and summer picnic staple, and for good reason: When tossed in a bright vinegar-based dressing and packed with thinly sliced onions, cukes can withstand warm temperatures and sit out at a sunny outdoor gathering for hours.

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Unfortunately, many folks limit themselves to only looking at two types of rice—white and brown—and miss out on other varieties like wild rice. This recipe uses slowly cooked onions and chicken stock to add a punch of savoriness, but the vegetal, toasty flavor of the rice itself is definitely the star.

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Here we give Brussels a simple cacio e pepe-inspired upgrade that gives us the vibes of the more adult version of cheese over broccoli. A generous amount of cracked black pepper is also key for these easy Brussels sprouts that are the perfect side for any holiday or dinner table.

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Few things are as iconic steakhouse-y and underrated as the wedge salad. We attribute the greatness of ours to three things: 1) a homemade garlicky blue cheese dressing that will knock your socks off, 2) fresh herbs both in the dressing and as garnish, and 3) thick. cut. bacon.

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The char and smoke from the grill get picked up perfectly by the potatoes to make an amazing side for steak. Take it from us, though, and don't skip step 1. It's pretty much impossible to get potatoes tender and cooked through on the grill alone; parboiling the potatoes guarantees creamy centers and crisp, charred outsides.

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This recipe made us wonder, Why don’t we roast carrots more often? When they roast, their flavor concentrates and sweetens. Paired with copious amounts of umami-packed Parmesan and just a touch of lemon, they're a super-irresistible dish that you’ll come back to again and again.

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In this easy side dish, the mushrooms' deep umami plays off the savory-sweet notes in the caramelized onions. Tossing the quick-roasted vegetables with thyme, lemon zest, and parsley elevates the flavors beyond your everyday side dish. For a sprinkle of decadence, add in some shaved parmesan or pecorino.

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