If you’re wondering what to serve with your Spanish tortilla, you’ve come to the right place.
In this article, I list 42 of the most popular side dishes for Spanish tortilla.
In a rush? Here’s the short answer.
The best side dishes to serve with Spanish tortillas are balsamic tomato salad, garlic butter mushrooms, and roasted peppers and onions. You can also make a sandwich using French bread, or drizzle the tortilla with jalapeno hot sauce. For more tapas options, try pan con tomate or prosciutto wrapped melon.
Ready? Let’s jump right in.
French baguette
Turn your Spanish tortilla into a sandwich with a French baguette.
In Spain, the sandwich is known as bocadillo de tortilla.
And don’t skimp on the tomato sauce here – otherwise, it can be a little dry.
Why we love this recipe: nothing quite beats homemade bread.
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French baguette
Make it flavorful
Garlic bread baguette
Make it unique
Pretzel sandwich buns
Marinated olives
A side of simple olives marinated in fresh herbs, lemon, and garlic will instantly elevate your meal.
They’re great when you want something extra, but don’t want it to be too filling or distract from the main event of the tortilla.
Why we love this recipe: it takes a few minutes to throw together.
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Marinated olives
Make a dip
Olive hummus
Make it unique
Olive cheese bread
Balsamic tomato salad
Freshen up your meal with this juicy 8-minute tomato salad.
The tomatoes are tossed in a simple balsamic dressing, adding some sharpness to an otherwise sweet dish.
This stunning salad also adds a cooling contrast to the warmth of your Spanish tortilla.
Why we love this recipe: it’s perfect for summer.
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Balsamic tomato salad
Cook the tomatoes
Tomato confit
Make it creamy
Creamy cucumber and tomato salad
Jalapeno hot sauce
Spice up your Spanish tortilla with this hot and easy green jalapeno sauce.
It’s a fiery combination of heat from the jalapenos, tanginess from the vinegar, and a background sweetness from the brown onions.
Serving this with your Spanish tortilla is a great way to wake yourself up in the morning.
Why we love this recipe: you can keep it in the fridge for at least a month.
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Jalapeno hot sauce
Make it unique
Mango habanero hot sauce
Make it simple
Cajun aioli
Garlic butter mushrooms
Roasting button mushrooms is a fantastic way of highlighting their deep, earthy flavors.
And when you slather them in butter and garlic you’ll have an irresistibly flavorsome dish.
The mushrooms soak up all the butter and become nice and juicy.
Why we love this recipe: it’s an elegant dish that’s quick to make.
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Garlic butter mushrooms
Change the flavor
Chili garlic mushrooms
Make a sauce
Creamy mushroom sauce
Baked beans
Enjoy a bowl of comforting beans with your Spanish tortilla.
But don’t go for the canned stuff.
Homemade baked beans are more effort, but it’s well worth it!
These beans are American-style with barbecue sauce, crispy bacon, and three different bean varieties!
Why we love this recipe: it’s full on comfort food.
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Homemade slow cooker baked beans
Make it vegan
Vegan baked beans
Make it British
Homemade Heinz baked beans
Roasted peppers and onions
Brighten up your Spanish tortilla meal with some healthy veggies.
These roasted peppers and onions don’t have any fancy seasoning, so their natural flavors can shine through.
But they do have a slight char which adds smokiness.
Why we love this recipe: it’s low carb, colorful, and packed with nutrients.
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Roasted peppers and onions
Make it saucy
Peperonata (Italian stewed peppers)
Make a salad
Bell pepper salad
Easy arugula salad
You can’t really go wrong with a basic side salad.
The arugula will bring a peppery and slightly bitter taste to your plate, which will cut right through the rich eggs in your tortilla.
Psst… for a more delicate flavor, use baby arugula.
Why we love this recipe: you only need six ingredients, two for the salad and four for the dressing.
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Easy arugula salad
Change the greens
Simple spinach salad
Add more veggies
Italian salad
Hash browns
Hash browns will add some much-needed crunch to your soft Spanish tortilla
And they’re guaranteed crowd pleasers. I’ve never seen anyone turn down a hash brown!
They’re convenient too – all you need are four ingredients and 15 minutes to make them.
Why we love this recipe: they taste so much better than store-bought ones.
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Hash browns
Make it unique
Cheesy hash brown cups with baked eggs
Make it low-carb
Cauliflower hash browns
Pan con tomate
If you’re going with a tapas theme, this pan con tomate is great next to a Spanish tortilla (and the marinated olives I mentioned earlier).
The tomato sauce pairs well with the egg (I’d make extra so you can use it as a dipping sauce too), and the crunchy bread adds some texture.
Psst… take things up a notch by adding a slice of serrano ham on top.
Why we love this recipe: it’s very simple but so flavorsome.
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Pan con tomate
Go for mushrooms
Mushroom bruschetta
Make it sweet
Strawberry basil mascarpone bruschetta
Maple candied bacon
Eggs and bacon, you can’t get much more classic than that.
Every bite of this bacon is deliciously salty and crunchy and smoky.
For a little bit of heat, add some smoked paprika.
Why we love this recipe: it’s great for a weekend treat.
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Maple candied bacon
Make it healthy
Bacon zucchini fries
Make it unique
Air fryer twisted bacon
Vinegar coleslaw
I’m not a big fan of eggs and mayonnaise, but thankfully vinegar coleslaw exists!
The slaw is filled with fresh veggies, and everything is tied together with an apple cider dressing.
It’s a perfect side for a summer party or park picnic.
Why we love this recipe: it’s easy to make a big portion, so it’s great for crowds.
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Vinegar coleslaw
Go traditional
Classic coleslaw
Make it creamy
Creamy Greek yogurt coleslaw
Pico de gallo
Try some fusion by serving this Mexican classic with your Spanish tortilla.
The chopped tomatoes are super juicy and the lime juice dressing keeps everything light and vibrant.
Spoon a serving over your Spanish tortilla for a pretty-looking dish.
Why we love this recipe: it’s a low-calorie way to add more flavors to your meal.
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Authentic pico de gallo
Add fruits
Mango avocado salsa
Make it unique
Salsa Verde
Prosciutto-wrapped melon
This is another classic Spanish tapas.
The melon slices are light and refreshing, with a delectable sweet-but-salty flavor.
They’re great for using as a juicy palate cleanser between bites of Spanish tortilla.
Psst… you can also add a basil leaf for another pop of freshness.
Why we love this recipe: it’s effortless to put together.
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Prosciutto-wrapped melon
Make a salad
Melon and prosciutto salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Change the fruit
Prosciutto-wrapped pears
Spanish tortilla toppings
The best toppings for Spanish tortillas are sauces like pimento aioli, jalapeno hot sauce, and chipotle mayo. If you want something fresh and cooling, an authentic pico de gallo salsa is great. Or to add some crunch, you can try crispy onions.
The best Spanish tortilla toppings to try
- Pimenton aioli
- Spicy tomato sauce
- Jalapeno hot sauce
- Salsa verde
- Chipotle mayo
- Romesco sauce
- Pico de gallo
- Crunchy onions
What To Serve With Spanish Tortilla
Ingredients
- 1 portion Spanish tortilla
Instructions
- Prepare your Spanish tortilla according to your favorite recipe.
- In the meantime, choose one of the following sides to serve alongside it.
- Side dishes include: French baguette, marinated olives, balsamic tomato salad, jalapeno hot sauce, garlic butter mushrooms, baked beans, roasted peppers and onions, easy arugula salad, hash browns, pan con tomate, maple candied bacon, vinegar coleslaw, pico de gallo, and prosciutto-wrapped melon.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
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