Name: What To Serve With Tuscan Salmon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 portion Tuscan salmon

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If you’re wondering what to serve with your Tuscan salmon, you’ve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 11 of the most popular side dishes for Tuscan salmon.

In a rush? Here’s the short answer.

The best side dishes to serve with Tuscan salmon are zucchini noodles, garlic bread, and roasted baby potatoes. You can also serve lemon parmesan kale salad, roasted broccoli and tomatoes, or microwaved asparagus. For more comforting sides, try pan-fried gnocchi or polenta.

Ready? Let’s jump right in.

Microwaved asparagus

Tuscan salmon is a big, bold dish.

So it pairs well with simple sides like this microwaved asparagus.

Despite being simple, asparagus still delivers in the flavors department. The delicate, grassy notes pair perfectly with a rich and oily seafood like salmon.

And microwaving the asparagus means it won’t overcook and get all limp and soggy.

Oven roasted baby potatoes

A classic side like oven-roasted potatoes will never look out of place at the dinner table.

But traditional roasties can be too heavy for a delicate fish like salmon.

So instead, try using baby potatoes. The thinner skin keeps them light, but they’re still ultra crispy, with a soft, buttery inside.

Check out the recipe here.

Panzanella salad

Match your Tuscan salmon with this Tuscan-style bread and tomato salad.

It’s crunchy, colorful, and bursting with bright flavors – perfect for summer or for when you just want a refreshing side.

It would also work great as a starter before the salmon, and you could jazz it up by using burrata instead of mozzarella.

Follow Natasha’s kitchen to find out more.

Zucchini noodles

Zucchini noodles are a fun way to add some veggies to your plate.

They’re a low-carb alternative to pasta and are so easy to make look elegant.

You can pan-fry them, steam them, or just eat them raw – it’s up to you.

I prefer to have them al dente because the more you cook them, the more watery they can become.

Learn all the best tips and tricks from wholesome yum.

Garlic bread

Who can say no to the delicious smell of homemade garlic bread?

It’s a perfect side for a saucy main like Tuscan salmon because you can use the bread to mop up all the sauce, so not a single drop of flavor goes to waste.

And if you want to be extra indulgent, add cheese!

Be prepared for this 20-minute garlic bread to disappear within minutes – it’s that good!

Creamy polenta

A unique way to serve your flavorful Tuscan salmon is over a bed of polenta.

Polenta is warm and comforting, and it’s irresistibly yummy too! Especially once it soaks up all the flavors from your creamy sauce.

It’s very similar to mashed potatoes, which would also be a great side dish option.

Check out the stay at home chef for the full recipe.

Lemon parmesan kale salad

This lemon parmesan kale salad is all about easy flavors.

In only 15 minutes, you can have this healthy and nutritious side ready to support your salmon.

The kale brings an earthiness to the dish, the lemon keeps it bright, and the parmesan adds some umami.

Then the crushed croutons take care of the crunch.

Brown rice pilaf

Serve your Tuscan salmon over a bed of warm rice pilaf and you’ve got yourself a cozy meal.

I prefer using brown rice because it has a slightly nuttier taste compared to white rice. And it has a chewier texture, which I enjoy.

The only downside is it takes slightly longer to cook.

Jessica’s recipe is packed full of flavor.

Psst… this recipe works great with quinoa too.

Roasted broccoli and tomatoes

Roasted broccoli and tomatoes sound like an unlikely pair, but they actually work really well together.

The sweet tomatoes balance out the more savory broccoli.

This recipe uses a simple seasoning mix of salt, pepper, and garlic powder. But if you want to add more oomph to the dish, add some red pepper flakes.

The colorful veggie combination will look so appetizing next to your Tuscan salmon.

Arugula parmesan pine nut salad

We all need a few simple yet delicious salads in our back pocket and this is a great example.

The peppery flavor of the arugula contrasts beautifully with the creamy Tuscan sauce, keeping the whole meal from getting too heavy.

Plus the pine nuts add some texture.

Serve this vibrant salad next to your main dish for a lighter option.

Simple fried gnocchi

Add some more Italian flair to your meal by making fried gnocchi to go with your Tuscan salmon.

These potato dumplings have a soft, spongy texture that will soak up all the sauce, as well as the herby butter they’re fried in.

And it only takes 15 minutes! Follow Berly’s kitchen for the complete guide to fried gnocchi.

The best side dishes to serve with Tuscan salmon

Microwaved asparagus
Oven roasted baby potatoes
Panzanella salad
Zucchini noodles
Garlic bread
Creamy polenta
Lemon parmesan kale salad
Brown rice pilaf
Roasted broccoli and tomatoes
Arugula parmesan pine nut salad
Simple fried gnocchi