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Side Dishes to Serve With Challah Bread

15 Quick Side Dishes to Serve With Challah Bread

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We provide a list of 15 sides that complement challah bread by adding rich spreads, fresh vegetables, and tangy contrasts. These options offer a range of textures and temperatures as well as easy to involved prep times to suit any meal occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Jewish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Whipped Honey Butter Spread creamy
  • Classic Smoked Salmon Platter smoky
  • Creamy Egg Salad with Chives creamy
  • Arugula and Pear Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette crunchy
  • Pickled Cucumber and Red Onion Salad tangy
  • Roast Garlic Mashed Potatoes creamy
  • Honey Glazed Carrots with Thyme sweet
  • Spicy Mustard Aioli zesty
  • Matzo Ball Soup soft
  • Herbed Labneh Cheese Spread tangy
  • Roast Chicken with Lemon and Rosemary crispy
  • Crispy Onion Rings crunchy
  • Mixed Olive Tapenade briny
  • Fresh Tomato and Basil Salad bright
  • Hard-Boiled Eggs with Everything Spice rich

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl for salads and dips
  • Sheet pan for roasting vegetables
  • 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 pickled side and keep it chilled until serving. This prevents the meal from feeling too heavy or bland when paired with rich, buttery challah bread.

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