Wondering what to serve with burgers? There are so many amazing side dishes that will make your burger meal complete.
Burgers are juicy, hot, and very filling. You need a side dish that will compliment your burgers in both taste and texture.
We have found amazing things to pair with burgers, from classic sides like french fries to healthy sides like quinoa salad. One look at this list, and you’ll never wonder what to serve with burgers again!
Get ready to fire up the grill and start cooking some tasty burgers and sides.
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25 Best Sides for Burgers
We scoured the internet to find the best side dishes to answer the question of what to serve with burgers. There is something here for everyone! What will you decide to make first?
1. Strawberry Spinach Salad
Serving a wonderful salad next to your burgers is a great way to add some nutrients to your meal. Salads are also nice and light which is perfect next to a hearty, greasy burger.
Our strawberry spinach salad is perfect for serving with burgers. It is healthy, light, and very summery. The feta cheese, spinach, and slices strawberries all have a lot of amazing flavors. A crisp salad with burgers is a match made in heaven.
2. Potato Salad
Potato salad is a picnic classic. Burgers are also standard picnic food. The two foods naturally go together well!
Boiled Yukon potatoes are mixed with mayonnaise, celery, white vinegar, hard-boiled eggs, and onions to make potato salad. Simple spices like salt, pepper, and celery seeds are blended in as well. Make this potato salad recipe from Foodie Crush a day in advance so that the flavors have time to marinate and grow.
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3. French Fries
There is nothing quite as great as a juicy burger served with a big plate of french fries. Golden brown french fries are often the answer to what to serve with burgers. These crunchy fries from Dinner at the Zoo will complete any burger dinner.
Soaking the sliced potatoes is key to the recipe. This helps remove excess starch from the potatoes and makes the french fries crispier. Salt and pepper are the only seasonings you need! Try sprinkling the french fries with a little parmesan cheese. Cheesy french fries are amazing with burgers.
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4. Sweet Potato Fries
Baked sweet potato fries are a great twist on classic french fries. The sweeter fries go wonderfully with burgers to bring out the sweet flavor of the burger meat.
We love this recipe from Cookie and Kate for baked sweet potato fries. Cooking the sweet potato fries in the oven is healthier and easier than deep frying. Simply pop the sliced sweet potatoes into the oven and come back to crispy, golden brown sweet potato fries later.
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5. Grilled Corn
You probably make most of your burgers on the grill. While you have the grill fired up, why not toss some corn on the cob onto the grill grates as well?
Grilled corn on the cob is so easy to make. The warm, sweet corn kernels are the perfect complement to a hot juicy burger. Corn on the cob is also a vegetable, so it makes your burger dinner a little healthier.
Give this recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen a try. Fresh corn cobs are wrapped in foil, seasoned lightly, and grilled. You can grill the corn on the cob alongside your burgers, cooking everything at once. Grilled corn and burgers are a perfect summer dinner.
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6. Pasta Salad
Cold pasta salad tastes great next to a hot burger. We really like this pasta salad recipe from Inspired Taste. Fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and olives are all tossed with cooked pasta. A tangy dressing ties all of the flavors of the pasta salad together.
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Pasta salads can be made several days in advance. They actually get better the longer they sit and marinate! This is the perfect make-ahead side dish to serve with burgers.
7. BBQ Baked Beans
A nine pile of baked beans alongside a freshly grilled burger is a perfect combination. These southern-style bbq baked beans from Dinner Then Dessert are fantastic.
Red kidney beans are baked with brown sugar, bacon, molasses, and a little hot sauce. Put a scoop of the bbq baked beans right on top of your burger. You can use the baked bean sauce as a dip for your burger as well. You will want to enjoy every morsel of this side dish!
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8. Homemade Potato Chips
Almost all potato side dishes go well with burgers. These homemade potato chips are no exception. They are crunchy, salty, and quite addicting.
Try this recipe from Diethood for homemade potato chips. The recipe uses the air fryer to make perfectly crispy chips in just a matter of minutes. No need to use a deep fryer with this recipe!
Stick to the salt and pepper seasoning, or try tossing the chips in fresh parmesan cheese. A sprinkle of cayenne pepper will give you spicy chips, and garlic powder will add a lot of smokey flavors. Get creative and make burger night exciting by offering all kinds of homemade chips.
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9. Corn Salad
Fresh corn salad is a delicious side dish that the whole family will love. Our recipe for Mexican corn salsa can be enjoyed as a salad or served with some tortilla chips and eaten as a dip.
Jalapeno, chopped green peppers, and onions all add crunch and heat to this fresh corn salad. Chopped cilantro gives it a Mexican twist. Add a little extra chili powder for more heat, or skip it to make a mild Mexican corn salad.
10. Cucumber Salad
Crispy cucumber salad is the answer to what to serve with burgers. Fresh, crunchy cucumber slices are marinated in apple cider vinegar, adding so much flavor to the side dish. Sliced onions give the cucumber salad a nice spice and add even more crunch.
This recipe from The Cookie Rookie is very easy to make. Try adding some fresh chopped parsley or dill to bring out the flavors of the cucumber salad even more. This dish is perfect for burger night any time of year!
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11. Fresh Tomato Salad
Burger night is often a summer ritual. The warm weather is the perfect time to cook outside on the grill. Summer is also prime tomato season. Using fresh, juicy tomatoes to make a perfect summer tomato salad is a great idea. Tomato salad is an ultimate summer side dish!
Try this tomato salad recipe from Cooking Classy. Mozzarella pearls, fresh basil, and perfect tomatoes mix together to make a refreshing salad.
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12. Grilled Vegetables
While you have the grill on to cook your burgers, why not grill some veggies at the same time? Grilled vegetables from Love and Lemons are so simple yet so flavorful. They cook right next to your burgers.
Use fresh seasonal vegetables to make your sunny summer days perfect. In the winter, spread the vegetables on a sheet tray and roast them in the oven. Roasted vegetables are just as delicious next to homemade burgers!
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13. White Cheddar Mac and Cheese
Mac and cheese and burgers are two comfort foods that go well together. Try our white cheddar mac and cheese recipe to switch it up a little. The bright white cheese sauce is beautiful next to deep brown burgers.
14. Onion Rings
Onion rings are another classic side for burgers. Homemade onion rings are easy to make with this recipe from Spend With Pennies.
Crisp onions are coated in panko bread crumbs. The onions bake in the air fryer, making them healthier than the deep-fried version. They also have a nice crunch without all the oil. This may be one of the best side dishes on the list!
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15. Simple Green Salad
Green salads always make great side dishes. This simple salad from Creme de la Crumb is one of our favorites.
The main ingredient in the salad is lettuce. Sunflower seeds, fresh cucumber slices, and sliced onion are also added to the mix. The simple salad is topped with a homemade honey mustard dressing.
Try using a creamy dressing like ranch or blue cheese dressing to switch up your green salad. Any dressing will be great with this recipe and complete your meal!
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16. Mexican Street Corn
Mexican street corn is a fun side to serve with juicy burgers. They are an especially great match if you add some taco seasoning to your burgers as well.
Try this recipe from Simply Recipes which is very easy and traditional. The fresh corn is coated in Mexican crema, fresh chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice. You may love elotes even more than the main dish!
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17. Baked Potatoes
If you are wondering what to serve with burgers in the wintertime, baked potatoes may be your answer. Baked potatoes are hearty and very filling. We love this easy recipe from Well Plated by Erin. The baked potatoes are slow-cooked in the crockpot. They come out perfectly tender and totally delicious.
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18. Quinoa Salad
Quinoa salad is one of the best healthy sides for burgers. Quinoa salad is delicious served hot or cold. This tasty recipe from Chelsea’s Messy Apron is made with lots of veggies like spinach, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, and chopped onions. A little olive oil, red wine vinegar, and mustard make the perfect dressing.
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19. Coleslaw
Recipe Tin Eats will show you how to make a great, classic coleslaw with a tasty creamy dressing. You can’t go wrong with coleslaw and burgers! This is the perfect, irresistible side.
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20. Zucchini Chips
If you like crunchy side dishes and want something healthy, zucchini chips are the perfect option! These zucchini chips from A Spicy Perspective are simple and healthy.
Zucchini slices are tossed in a little olive oil, then seasoned lightly and baked. These healthy chips are an irresistible side that you will love to pair with your favorite burgers.
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21. Creamed Spinach
Creamed spinach is the answer to the question of what to serve with burgers. It is healthy but incredibly delicious.
Try this homemade creamed spinach recipe from Cafe Delites. It is made with parmesan cheese, fresh garlic, onions, and spices. A big plate of creamed spinach is one of the best sides for burgers out there!
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22. Fried Pickles
Burgers are often served with crispy fried foods. Finger foods go well with burgers since the main course is also eaten with your hands. There is nothing better than a meal that requires few dishes!
Rather than make classic french fries, try whipping up these fried pickles from The Pioneer Woman. They are a little sweet, salty, and also have a nice tangy flavor.
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23. Steamed Asparagus
Simply steamed asparagus spears are fantastic when served next to burgers. This easy recipe from Jessica Gavin will help you get a healthy side dish on your plate in just a few minutes.
We like steamed asparagus best. It is simple, healthy, and easy to make quickly. However, you can try to roast, boil, saute, or even air fry your asparagus. All versions of this green vegetable will taste great!
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24. Summer Peach Salad
This recipe for summer peach salad from Ambitious Kitchen is perfect for sunny summer days. Fresh ripe peaches will sweeten up your meal. Try adding some fresh goat cheese under your buns as well. This will marry the two dishes even more!
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25. Homemade Pickles
Homemade dill pickle spears are perfect for serving with juicy burgers. Anytime you order burgers in a restaurant, you likely get a big pickle on the side. Pickles are also quite simple to make.
Use this recipe from The Kitchn, and you will have juicy, crisp pickles in no time. Pickles may be one of the most iconic sides of burgers. Stock your fridge with these, so you have them on hand all the time!
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Amazing Sides for Burgers, From Sweet Potato Fries to Grilled Corn and Everything In Between
There are so many amazing sides to burgers out there that it can be hard to choose which to make first. Sunny summer days call for fresh salad sides, while cold winter nights are better for hearty, warm side dishes. Burgers are a great meal any time of year, so you have plenty of time to try all of these side dishes!
Let us know which sides are your favorite and which of the recipes you make. We hope you try them all! Enjoy.
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