Healthy Sides to Serve with Pizza
Looking for a healthy side dish to serve with pizza? I’ve got you covered! From air-fried vegetables to simple salads these recipes are a great way to balance your plate! Enjoy one of these tasty recipes on your next pizza night!
We eat a lot of pizza at our house. Ever since we got an outdoor pizza oven, pizza night has stayed on the regular rotation. Even if we’re not making it from scratch, pizza is one of our favorite take-out options. But I can start to feel a little sluggish if I’m eating a lot of pizza without a lot of vegetables, so I wanted to put together a list of healthy sides you can add to your plate! These recipes don’t take a long time to prepare but it’s a great way to balance your favorite slice of pizza with a rainbow of vegetables.
21 Healthy Sides to Serve with Pizza
Easy Salad Recipes
This is my go-to chopped salad recipe and it's perfect with a slice of pizza!
This tomato and cucumber salad is an easy side dish to pair with any pizza! You can make it ahead of time, and the flavors are simple but delicious!
This easy Italian chopped salad is filled with spicy peppers, salty feta, and a delicious homemade dressing! It’s the perfect salad to serve with pizza!
This bright & fresh artichoke salad is abundant in vegetables & Italian herbs! Each bite is filled with marinated artichokes, fire roasted red peppers, and paired with a simple herbed vinaigrette.
This arugula salad is peppery, sweet, and satisfying. Arugula is tossed with cherry tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese and finished off with a lemony, olive oil dressing.
Delicious, fresh and so simple, this Italian pesto Caprese salad takes minutes to make. It works wonderfully as a side dish and can be served on its own as an appetizer.
This easy raw brussels sprouts salad is made with shaved brussels sprouts and carrots, fruit, and an easy tahini dressing. This salad packs and stores well and is perfect for meal prep!
This easy Pickled Beet Salad recipe is healthy and tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing along with feta cheese, walnuts, and greens. Perfect for pizza night!
This simple Lebanese slaw is a crunchy and refreshing side to pizza, the cabbage and fresh herbs, together with the lemon vinaigrette cutting pairing so well with cheese topped pizzas especially.
Shaved brussel sprouts and chopped broccoli come together with sweet apples, sesame seeds and a honey mustard dressing. Chill for an hour and serve as a crunchy, flavorful side salad!
This shredded Kale, Quinoa, and Cranberry Salad is great for pizza night. Made with dried cranberries and topped with a lemon garlic dressing it's the perfect side!
Vegetable Side Dish Recipes
These marinated Italian Green Beans are fresh and easy! They're tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, with cherry tomatoes, almonds, and cheese.
This simple air fryer cauliflower recipe makes an addictively delicious side dish! Spicy red pepper flakes and salty Pecorino Romano will have you coming back for seconds.
This roasted patty pan squash recipe is a deliciously simple way to enjoy this hearty summer squash. Season it with spices or top it with cilantro pesto for perfect pizza night side dish!
This might be the easiest side dish on the list! This air fry broccoli cooks in just a few minutes and it's a great healthy side for pizza!
These crispy crunchy green bean fries are baked in the oven so they’re a perfect healthy side dish! Pair them with your favorite pizza for an easy dinner!
These carrots fries are a healthier alternative to classic french fries. A low-calorie snack that is healthy and very easy to make.
This Roasted Zucchini Salad is so flavorful and healthy, you'll want to make it over and over again! Seasoned with lemon-parsley dressing, it requires only 5 ingredients!
Grilled shishito peppers are an irresistible gourmet side dish that pairs well with pizza. This easy and healthy recipe is brimming with sweet and spicy flavors.
These easy stuffed portobello mushrooms with spinach, feta, and sautéed garlic are marinated in balsamic vinegar and make an absolutely perfect veggie side dish with pizza!
These 2 ingredient breadsticks are perfectly chewy with a slightly crispy crust. You'll love how easy it is to make these tasty, healthy breadsticks!
Looking for pizza recipes? Here are a few of my favorites:
We often do pizza night at home. Saving this list for handy side dishes. Love the collection of healthy salads and veggies.