Smoked salmon is a versatile food that can be served for lunch, dinner, or at a party. Here are some ideas for sides to serve with smoked salmon:

• Potatoes: Hasselback potatoes, potato cakes, potato coins, fries, or roasted potatoes are all simple and delicious side dishes for any salmon dinner.

• Fruit: Serve smoked salmon alongside any type of fresh fruit or a fruit salad.

• Salad: A leafy green salad, chopped salad, or potato salad are all perfect pairings for smoked salmon.

• Orzo Lemon Salad: This bright and refreshing salad is packed full of fresh flavors and is a simple side dish to balance out the healthy fats in this rich-tasting fish.

• Smashed Potato Bites: These crispy, crunchy, and savory potato bites are a delicious side dish for your favorite protein.

• Honey Roasted Vegetables: This very simple and healthy side dish pairs well with smoked salmon.

• Sundried Tomato Pesto Pasta: This quick and creamy vegetarian pasta recipe uses sun-dried tomato pesto and rich garlic, basil, and cheese.

• Green Beans Almondine: This dish has crisp, garlicky green beans and toasted almonds tossed in brown butter lemon juice.

• Balsamic Marinated Brussels Sprouts: These Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection and marinated in a tangy balsamic dressing.

• Roasted Zucchini with Parmesan: Fresh zucchini is tossed with olive oil, seasonings, and grated parmesan cheese then roasted in the oven until tender.

• Twice Baked Red Potatoes: Creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes with bacon stuffed into crispy red potato skins and baked.

• Smoked Salmon Platter: Serve smoked salmon with forks or a small pair of tongs so that people can pick up the delicate slices. Some good flavor pairings with smoked salmon include water crackers, toasted pumpernickel bread, lemon wedges, sliced cucumbers, and sliced radishes. Other items that are delicious to include on a smoked salmon appetizer platter are hard-boiled eggs, crackers, cheeses, red onions, and tomatoes.

These are just a few ideas for sides to serve with smoked salmon. The possibilities are endless, so get creative and experiment with different flavors and textures to find the perfect pairing for your next smoked salmon dish.