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Sides to Serve With Pastrami Sandwiches

15 Easy Sides to Serve With Pastrami Sandwiches

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We provide a list of 15 sides that balance pastrami sandwiches by adding crispy fries, tangy slaws, creamy salads, and fresh pickles. These options offer a variety of textures, temperatures, and effort levels, helping create a well-rounded meal for casual lunches or parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Pastrami Sandwiches
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Golden Crispy Classic French Fries crunchy
  • Tangy Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw tangy
  • Classic Dill Pickles with Garlic crunchy
  • Homemade Russian Dressing creamy
  • Sweet and Crunchy Bread and Butter Pickles crunchy
  • Creamy Smoked Gouda Macaroni Salad creamy
  • Crispy Baked Onion Rings with Paprika crunchy
  • Warm Garlic Rye Bread Slices rich
  • Zesty Lemon Parsley Potato Salad bright
  • Spicy Mustard Dipping Sauce tangy
  • Crunchy Carrot and Cabbage Slaw crunchy
  • Kettle-Cooked Sea Salt Potato Chips crunchy
  • Hearty Tomato Soup Cup bright
  • Sweet Cornbread Muffins with Honey Butter rich
  • Fresh Dill and Cucumber Salad crunchy

Equipment

  • Sheet pan For roasting onion rings
  • Mixing bowl For salads and dips
  • Cutting board
  • Serving platter

Method
 

  1. Assess what the main dish already provides—if it has starch, focus on vegetables and fresh sides.
  2. Choose 2-3 sides that fill different gaps: one vegetable, one starch or bread, one sauce or dip.
  3. Start the longest-cooking side first. Prep quick items like salads while the oven works.
  4. Balance temperatures—pair hot roasted vegetables with a cold slaw or chilled dip.
  5. Plate the main dish with sides arranged around it. Drizzle sauce or add garnish last.

Notes

Add a fresh salad or tangy slaw and keep it chilled until serving. This prevents the plate from feeling too heavy or bland when paired with rich pastrami sandwiches.

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