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Serving Corned Beef? 15 Best Side Dishes to Try

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We provide a list of 15 sides for corned beef that balance its salty, rich, and briny flavors with fresh vegetables, crispy starches, and tangy sauces. These options offer a variety of textures, temperatures, and effort levels to complement the main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Garlic Roasted Baby Potatoes crispy
  • Braised Red Cabbage with Apple tangy
  • Creamy Horseradish Mustard Sauce zesty
  • Classic Irish Soda Bread hearty
  • Glazed Carrots with Thyme sticky-sweet
  • Tangy Apple Cider Slaw crunchy
  • Steamed Green Beans with Lemon Zest bright
  • Dijon Mustard Whole Grain Sauce nutty
  • Buttery Mashed Parsnips creamy
  • Pickled Cucumber Spears crisp
  • Sautéed Garlic Spinach light
  • Rye Bread with Butter and Sea Salt nutty
  • Oven-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bacon smoky
  • Creamy Dijon Dressing Salad sharp
  • Mustard and Herb Pickled Beets textural

Equipment

  • Sheet pan for roasted vegetables
  • Mixing bowl for salads and dips
  • Cutting board
  • Skillet for sautéed items

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 bright, crunchy salad and keep it chilled until serving. This prevents the plate from feeling too heavy or bland when paired with rich and salty corned beef.

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