Side Dish Recipes – Sides & Ideas

About Trisha Haas, author of Salty Side Dish.
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Welcome to Salty Side Dish!

At Salty Side Dish, we are dedicated to providing a rich selection of meticulously tested recipes, ensuring that every side dish you create is not just delicious but memorable. With a focus on quality ingredients and practical easy to make recipes, we have been featured in well-known publications solidifying our place as a trusted source for home cooks.

Killer Dip Recipes

Discover the best dip recipes for any occasion, featuring hot dip recipes, cold dip recipes, and sweet dips that are perfect for parties and gatherings.


Newest Recipes

From classic comfort foods to viral trends, our easy-to-follow instructions and detailed recipe card make cooking enjoyable for everyone.


Reader Favorite Side Dishes

What are some popular side dishes? Here are 5 star reader rated side dishes for ease and taste, or browse all to find exactly what you are looking for!


Crockpot to one pot, you won’t need meal delivery to make a quick and easy weeknight dinner recipe. We recommend one of our main course dinners paired with a delicious side dish for your family meal.

No Fail Dessert Recipes

From the easiest fudge recipe ever to dump cakes that take minutes, here are the best, most delicious, most decadent, and family-friendly desserts for your next sweet tooth. Dessert fits on the side too!

Simple Appetizers

Nothing says the last half of the year without an easy no fuss appetizer to serve up. Whether serving finger foods, sliders, or something on a skewer, check out our appetizer collection to find the perfect recipe.

Easy Breakfast Recipes

From breakfast to brunch, here are some of our favorite breakfast casserole recipes and sweet breakfast ideas that will make your mornings simpler, more flavorful, and incredibly delicious!


Ambrosia Salad with Cool Whip

Welcome to fall. The seasons are changing but there is still time for a simple 5 minute side dish recipe. This mix and serve fruit salad with cool whip will hit the spot! Try one of these simple options when you need a quick side idea.

  • Get ready for all the fall-lidays. If you have been craving seasonal flavors like pumpkin, peppermint, and chocolate, our reader favorite dessert dishes are where to start.