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24 delicious healthy sides for pizza

Published: Apr 27, 2023 Β· Modified: Feb 9, 2024 by Morgan Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

Want to make pizza night a bit more balanced with the right side dishes? Here are a ton of recipes for healthy sides for pizza!

Pizza is one of the most popular, classic food options. It's great on a busy night, for a party, or just for a regular meal.

I can totally crush pizza as a whole meal, but sometimes it is nice to pair it with some side dishes.

Sides can help to stretch out pizza, and healthy sides can help to balance out the nutritional value of pizza.

healthy side dishes to serve with pizza

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Free printable side dish planner!

Make sure to download our free printable side dish planner! This checklist gives you ideas for side dishes for your kids every day of the week!

Why you need healthy sides with pizza

Pizza is a high calorie, high-fat content food. While that is totally fine in moderation, it's a great idea to balance it out at every meal.

Adding nutrient-dense sides can help you eat a little bit less pizza and help your meal provide you with a bit more nutrients. A nice healthy side will help in preventing overeating and promoting satiety.

Plus, sides can be just as delicious as the pizza!

Tips for choosing healthy sides

"Healthy" is extremely subjective. Some people go vegan, some go keto. For the purpose of this article, I am focusing on low calorie, low fat foods to balance out the higher calories and fat from pizza.

I will try to avoid sides that are high in added sugar, salt, or unhealthy fats.

24 healthy side dishes to serve with pizza

Healthy sides for pizza

There are a variety of healthy sides that pair well with pizza, such as salad, roasted vegetables, and fruit.

Some of my favorites are:

  • kale salad
  • chopped salad
  • cucumber/tomato salad
  • caprese
  • roast veggies - broccoli, asparagus

We also have a whole list of the best appetizers to serve with pizza!

Keep reading for a ton of healthy sides for pizza recipes!

Healthy sides for pizza

Here are a ton of recipe ideas for healthy sides to pair with pizza!

Salads

Salads are a natural pairing with pizza.

Photo Credit: thehealthyepicurean.com

Mediterranean Kale Salad

You've never had a Mediterranean kale salad like this one! It leaps out of the salad bowl with Mediterranean flavors!

Big bold and briny olives, sweet tomatoes, salty feta, and crispΒ cucumber make this the perfect summer evening meal!

Photo Credit: www.acedarspoon.com

Easy Kale Salad Recipe with Lemon Dressing

Easy Kale Salad Recipe with Lemon Dressing is ready to eat in under 5 minutes. This kale salad is simple, yet full of flavor from the freshly grated Parmesan, lemon, garlic and extra virgin olive oil. Serve this easy salad recipe as a side to yourΒ favorite meal, or enjoy it as is for a healthy lunch.

Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

Italian Tricolore Salad

Italian Tricolore Salad is a delicious blend of arugula, radicchio, belgian endive and shaved parmesan cheese. It's tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette and it's so easy to make!

Photo Credit: sweetpealifestyle.com

(The New) 1905 Salad Recipe

(The New) 1905 Salad has the perfect bright, acidic dressing with a hearty salad that pairs well with pizza any night of the week!

Photo Credit: www.thefreshcooky.com

Best Easy Italian Chopped Salad Recipe

A flavorful and chock full of goodness Italian Chopped salad is the perfect side with your pizza! Make it lighter by leaving out the salami and cheese if desired.

Photo Credit: www.jessfuel.com

Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad

This Greek Zucchini Noodle Salad is a healthy and flavorful way to use some of your summer squash. The lemony dressing pairs perfectly with fresh zucchini!

Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

Spring Salad

This Spring salad is loaded with delicious seasonal ingredients including asparagus, snap peas, prosciutto and cheese. Topped with a deviled egg dressing, it’s a perfect side dish!

Photo Credit: www.throughthefibrofog.com

Broccolini Slaw

Easy to make, this broccolini is fresh and light and packed with tasty ingredients! It's a mayo free slaw making it lower fat and a little healthier.

Veggies

Other (non-salad) veggies to pair with pizza

Photo Credit: celebrationsathomeblog.com

Marinated Green Bean Salad

Marinated green bean salad is a great way to add a healthy side dish to pizza. It's got fresh vegetables and a simple vinaigrette for lots of flavor and texture.

Photo Credit: foxeslovelemons.com

Shishito Peppers & Dipping Sauce

Blistered Shishito Peppers and Dipping Sauce are a summer treat that can be served as a snack or side dish. Stir up the sweet, sour, salty and savory condiment in just a minute.

Photo Credit: www.joyousapron.com

Garlic SautοΏ½ed Spinach

This 5-minute Sauteed Spinach is a quick and healthy vegetable side! Tossed with fresh minced garlic, this is an easy way to serve up some low calorie veggies to complement your meal!

Photo Credit: temeculablogs.com

Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

Air fryer zucchini fries make eating vegetables fun! Easy side dish to serve with all kinds of meals.

Photo Credit: nourishedbynic.com

Easy Garlic Herb Cottage Cheese Dip

this high protein, low fat dip is a great alternative to traditional pizza dipping sauces. Made with cottage cheese and fresh herbs pair this with pizza and add some veggies for the best side!

Photo Credit: recipesfromapantry.com

Air Fryer Mushrooms

Simple to make and loaded with flavor, air fryer mushrooms are the perfect side dish. This impressive recipe takes just minutes to prepare and cooks quickly.

Photo Credit: theshortordercook.com

Crispy Baked Marinated Artichoke Hearts

Crispy Baked Marinate Artichoke Hearts go so well with pizza you won't know whether to enjoy them on the side or toss them on top of your slice.

Photo Credit: www.salads4lunch.com

Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad

Try this easy alternative to the classic Caesar Salad – this Roasted Asparagus Caesar Salad recipe is made with a light Greek Yogurt Caesar Dressing and is the perfect healthy salad!

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Tomato, Ricotta and Basil Antipasto

If you love a classic Caprese salad, you'll adore this appetizer with ricotta instead of mozzarella!

Photo Credit: joyfoodsunshine.com

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

These oven roasted vegetables are easy and delicious!

Photo Credit: www.eatingworks.com

Garlic Butter Brussels Sprouts

These Garlic Butter Roasted Brussels Sprouts make the perfect vegetable side dish. You’ll whip up Brussels sprouts in a matter of minutes on the stovetop. It doesn’t hurt that they’re oil free and gluten free.

Photo Credit: wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com

Creamy Cucumber Salad

It just takes a few minutes to make this creamy cucumber salad. Everyone loves this side dish.

Photo Credit: www.throughthefibrofog.com

Mango Corn Salsa

This mango corn salsa combines fresh vegetables and fruit and is so quick and easy to make as a healthy side for pizza!

Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

Bruschetta...I'll even tell you how to pronounce it!

Bruschetta is a light and delicious bite of toast with a tomato topping. How you make it is the key to how tasty it will be, and this recipe is straight from Italy!

Photo Credit: flavorthemoments.com

Air Fryer Broccoli

Air Fryer Broccoli is tender and addictive with crispy edges and the bright flavor of lemon. It's a healthy side dish that's ready in 10 minutes!

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Roasted Eggplant

Roasted Eggplant is flavorful, delicious, and one of my all-time favorite low-carb side dishes. So easy to make, roasting eggplant results in perfectly tender and caramelized bite-size pieces perfect for dipping or tossing in your favorite pasta andΒ salads.

What's your favorite side to pair with pizza?

Thanks for reading!

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