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The 18 best side dishes to serve with pizza for kids

Published: Mar 29, 2022 Β· Modified: Feb 9, 2024 by Morgan Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

Trying to serve your kids an at least semi-well rounded meal? Here are the best side dishes to serve with pizza for kids!

If your kids are much like mine, when I ask them what they want to eat, they will yell back either CHICKEN NUGGETS or MAC N CHEESE.

The basics are king around here.

One thing we eat at least once a week is pizza. However, pizza is not a whole meal (usually).

I serve my 1 and 3 year old in these divided silicone plates so they get 1 "main dish" and 2 sides.

One of our sides is always cut up fruit: berries, sliced apples, sauteed apples, sliced banana, mandarin oranges, something like that.

The second side is what is up in the air. For breakfast, it's a yogurt pouch. For lunch, it's either goldfish or chex mix. For dinner, I try for more of a side dish.

But, if you are like me, when it's time to make food your brain goes completely blank as to what to cook.

If you are wondering what to eat with pizza, there are loads of possibilities!

Below I am rounding up my best ideas of what to serve with pizza. I will round up a general list of ideas and then keep scrolling to links to actual recipes for some great ones!

The 18 best side dishes to serve with pizza for kids

The best side dishes to serve with pizza for kids

Here are my general favorite sides with pizza.

  • Cut fruit
  • Chex mix, pretzels, chips
  • Veggie sticks
  • Chopped raw veggies - my kids like tomatoes and cucumbers
  • Cheese stick or babybel cheese
  • Baked carrots
  • Green peas (I make frozen ones in the microwave, and add butter)
  • Mac n cheese
  • Yogurt
  • Corn
  • Pickles
  • Applesauce
  • Bread/rolls (when in doubt, give my daughter a hawaiian roll.. or 3)

If you are wondering what goes with pizza for adults, consider:

  • Green salad
  • Grain salad like cous cous, quinoa, etc
  • Caprese
  • Raw or cooked veggies - roasted broccoli or asparagus is great
  • Olive tray

(And if your kids will eat those things, more power to you! Mine will not.)

Here's what I'd serve with pizza for a party:

  • Dips for the pizza (bbq sauce, red sauce, ranch dressing, etc)
  • Veggies + dip
  • Green salad
  • Garlic bread
  • Meatballs (in the crock pot is easy!)
  • Fresh fruit
  • Pasta salad
  • Chicken wings
  • Cheese plate/charcuterie
  • Easy dessert like cookies, cookie cake, cupcakes

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

Here are some mouth watering recipes for pizza sides!

The best side dishes to serve with pizza for kids

Want to turn pizza into a balanced meal? Here are the best side dishes to serve with pizza for kids!

Photo Credit: dizzybusyandhungry.com

Pretzel Bites With Olives and Parmesan

Pretzel bites and pizza make a great combination. Easy recipe to make at home using simple ingredients

Photo Credit: theforkedspoon.com

Homemade Applesauce Recipe

This Homemade Applesauce Recipe is made with just 5 simple ingredients and is ready in just over 30 minutes. Make a big batch and enjoy this easy and delicious applesauce recipe as a yummy snack, healthy dessert, or alongside more savory dishes such pizza, a kielbasa, or pork chops.

Photo Credit: dizzybusyandhungry.com

Quick Parmesan Garlic Bread

What’s pizza without garlic bread? Making garlic bread in the slow cooker is a huge time saver.

Photo Credit: culinaryshades.com

Bread Machine Breadsticks

These homemade copycat Olive Garden breadsticks are soft, flavorful, delicious, and easy to make. They are perfect to serve with pizza.

Photo Credit: intheplayroom.co.uk

3 Ingredient Garlic Dough Balls: Quick & Easy Snack Recipe

This garlic dough ball recipe is super simple with just three ingredients, and kids will love them alongside their pizza.

Photo Credit: wholesomefarmhouserecipes.com

Creamy Cucumber Salad

If you were lucky enough to grow up on this delicious salad side dish or are just trying it for the first time, you are in for a treat. By the time the pizza is done the cucumbers are ready too.

Photo Credit: littlesunnykitchen.com

Crispy Air Fryer Tater Tots (Cooked from Frozen!)

Incredibly delicious Air Fryer Tater Tots that are crispy on the outside and tender and creamy on the inside.

Photo Credit: temeculablogs.com

Pigs in a Blanket Pull Apart Bread!

Pigs in a blanket pull apart bread is part of a fun finger food meal that kids love.

Photo Credit: www.missinthekitchen.com

Easy Watermelon Salad {with Feta & Lime Dressing}

Easy Watermelon Salad is a delicious addition to any family dinner. Fresh watermelon, strawberries, and pineapple with feta cheese, mint and a simple lime dressing.

Photo Credit: whereismyspoon.co

Green Peas with Butter Pea Side Dish

One of the simplest green pea recipes. A pea side dish of buttered peas cooked with onions.

Photo Credit: katykicker.com

Air fryer chicken wings – crispy and delicious!

Chicken wings go so well with pizza as a fantastic tasty filling side dish.

Photo Credit: ikneadtoeat.com

Pineapple Fruit Salad with Melon

This Pineapple Fruit Salad with Melon is perfect for summer, and will add color to your dinner table! This is no ordinary fruit salad, and the secret lies in the juicy honey and mint dressing.

Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

Air Fryer Zucchini

Air Fryer Zucchini is quick and easy to make with simple ingredients, resulting in a crispy and delicious side dish for pizza.

Photo Credit: brooklynactivemama.com

Easy Tater Tot Waffles

These Tater Tot Waffles are not only fun to eat, they are fun to make! Check out this easy recipe that will make your meal that much more fun!

Photo Credit: brooklynactivemama.com

Homemade Easy and Healthy Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks

These easy and healthy air fryer Mozzarella Sticks require no oil and are so easy to make. Simple ingredients and a great taste!

Photo Credit: urbanblisslife.com

Air Fryer Broccoli (Ninja Foodi)

Serve this Air Fryer Broccoli with pizza and watch the kids eat 'em up! The air fryer helps the veggies get nice and crispy crunchy - so yummy!

Photo Credit: www.hauteandhealthyliving.com

Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad

Greek Cucumber Noodle Salad is such a fun and delicious side dish! It's packed with flavor, so refreshing and totally kid-approved!

Photo Credit: mindeescookingobsession.com

Copycat Italian Cheese Bread

Little Caesar's Italian Cheese Bread is one of our favorites! This is my copycat version of it! Made from scratch and ready in under an hour! This cheesy garlic bread will have you ditching the take out and making it yourself!

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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!

What's your favorite pizza side dish?

Thanks for reading!

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