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What to Serve With BLTs? 15 Quick & Easy Sides

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We provide a list of 15 sides that balance BLTs by adding fresh vegetables, crisp starches, and creamy or tangy sauces. These options offer a variety of textures, temperatures, and prep times to create a well-rounded meal that complements smoky bacon and ripe tomatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Crispy Garlic Parmesan Oven Fries crunchy
  • Tangy Apple Cider Vinegar Coleslaw tangy
  • Dill Pickle Spears crunchy
  • Creamy Old-Fashioned Potato Salad creamy
  • Golden Beer-Battered Onion Rings crunchy
  • Classic Kettle Potato Chips crunchy
  • Creamy Buttermilk Ranch Dip creamy
  • Fresh Garden Tomato Salad with Basil bright
  • Simple Mixed Green Salad with Vinaigrette bright
  • Hearty Tomato Basil Soup (Cup Size) warm
  • Classic Chicken Noodle Soup (Cup Size) warm
  • Tender Lemon Herb Grilled Chicken Breast bright
  • Light Garlic Roasted Asparagus crisp
  • Crunchy Bacon Apple Cider Slaw crunchy
  • Zesty Lemon Aioli Sauce creamy

Equipment

  • Sheet pan for roasting vegetables and fries
  • 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 unbalanced when paired with rich BLTs.

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