Salads That Go With Lasagna: Try These TONIGHT!
Need some delicious ideas for salads that go with lasagna for your next family pasta night?
You’re in the best place!
Right here, we’re going to take a look at a variety of the very best salads to serve with lasagna.
You might also want to check out my guide to the best starters for lasagna, bread to serve with lasagna, and the best desserts for lasagna!
What are the best salads that go with lasagna?
One of the simplest salads that perfectly complement a lasagna is rocket salad with parmesan shavings. Just add a homemade dressing with balsamic, extra virgin olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon juice, and you’re good to go!
Some other tasty ideas include Italian chopped salad, citrus rainbow slaw, panzanella salad, broccoli salad, Caesar salad, and easy kale salad with lemon dressing.
Keep reading to discover more ideas, plus get the tried and tested recipes that produce excellent results every time!
1. Rocket salad with parmesan shavings
Lasagna is a hearty and substantial meal, and you might decide that you want to go for a light and simple salad so your main course is given space to shine, and you’re not overwhelming your guests with too many flavours and too many filling dishes.
The peppery flavour of rocket leaves will really perk up your tastebuds, without attempting to steal the show.
Add shavings of good quality parmesan cheese and a simple dressing, and you’re good to go.
This salad takes just a few minutes to prepare, so you can get your lasagna in the oven and settle down to enjoy a glass of wine before prepping your salad once the main dish is cooling a little once cooked!
2. Italian chopped salad
This Italian chopped salad is full of wonderful colours and bold flavours, and it looks so impressive when served at the table alongside your lasagna.
The best thing about this option is that you can tailor it depending on the ingredients that you have in your kitchen, and your own personal tastes.
I like to include plenty of red onion for extra crunch, as well as sun-dried tomatoes to complement the flavour of the lasagna.
3. Citrus rainbow slaw
A good slaw is one of my go to side dishes, and I make it with such a wide variety of dishes, from burgers to steaks to seafood.
It’s also a wonderful addition to the table when you’re serving pasta dishes, and it has a fun and informal vibe that’ll encourage everyone to tuck in and help themselves.
This rainbow citrus slaw is colourful, crunchy, and has a beautifully light dressing prepared with mayo and yoghurt.
Best of all, you can prepare it a day in advance and chill in the fridge.
Just remember to remove it from the fridge around an hour before you’re ready to eat, so it can come up to room temperature.
4. Panzanella salad
Panzanella is a Tuscan style tomato and bread salad that’s fresh and summery, and I love serving it with lasagna when I’m looking for a heartier side with lots of personality!
It’s a fantastic way to use up any leftover bread that you might have (tip – try using leftover garlic bread and you’ll never look back!), and you can also throw in any extra veggies that you might have in your kitchen that need using up.
You can grill your vegetables if you like (I find that this is a great option if they’re slightly past their very best and are starting to turn a little soft), or use your favourite seasonal produce that you can pick up locally.
Asparagus works well when it’s in season, and it makes for an interesting change.
(For more dinnertime ideas, take a look at side dishes for lasagna soup!)
5. Broccoli salad
This yummy broccoli salad doesn’t require tons of fancy ingredients, and in fact you’ll need just three items to make the creamy, tangy dressing. Most of us are used to eating cooked broccoli, but it can be wonderful when served raw, with plenty of crunch and texture.
If you’re a meat lover and you want to take things up a notch, you could add crispy bacon to your salad. Bacon is a good addition to pretty much every dish that you could think of!
This option for salad to serve with lasagna ensures that you’re getting an extra portion of greens in your diet, without compromising when it comes to flavour and satisfaction.
6. Caesar salad
A caesar salad could be considered to be a meal in its own right, so you might think that it’s a little too substantial to be a side dish. I’d agree, though I really love offering a caesar alongside lasagna when serving it at a buffet style gathering!
It gives people a variety of different options, and with just one or two other additions to the table, such as a rocket salad and some garlic bread, you’ve got a really impressive spread that’s fairly easy to prepare.
7. BLT pasta salad
BLT pasta salad is another example of a main course style salad that’s perfect for offering to your guests alongside lasagna as another option!
The dressing is light with a slight kick from the addition of wholegrain mustard, and any leftovers are perfect kept in the fridge for lunch the next day.
8. Easy kale salad with lemon dressing
This easy kale salad recipe comes with a delightfully zingy homemade dressing, as well as offering plenty in the way of colour and crunch.
It’s a fantastic option if you need to prepare your salad in advance, as kale holds up way longer than many of its other leafy counterparts.
Don’t skip the step that suggests that you massage the leaves. Yes, it might sound a little bit bizarre, but it makes a big difference and will help to eliminate any bitterness.
The best side salads for lasagna
As you can see, there are plenty of delicious choices for salads that go with lasagna.
Choose from:
- Rocket salad with parmesan shavings
- Italian chopped salad
- Citrus rainbow slaw
- Panzanella salad
- Broccoli salad
- Caesar salad
- BLT pasta salad
- Kale salad with lemon dressing
Which of these will you be making tonight?
