Wondering what to serve with lamb chops? There are limitless possibilities, from salads, to potatoes, even pasta! Check out these recipes for side dishes that will complement lamb chops or any other lamb dish that you might be serving!
Whether it's springtime, grilling season, or the holidays, lamb chops make a stunning centerpiece for any meal. So many side dishes complement lamb chops from salads to almost every kind of vegetable imaginable.
These sides also go well with leg of lamb or any of your favorite lamb recipes, whether you're serving them for holidays like Easter or Christmas, or just having an elegant, romantic dinner at home.
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Salads that go with lamb chops
What goes with lamb chops better than a salad? They cook quickly, so just whip up a salad for an easy side dish and you're ready to roll!
Tricolore Salad
This simple tricolore salad only has 6 ingredients and the colors are beautiful. You can make the dressing ahead to save time.
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad
Crispy romaine lettuce, fresh pears, and a creamy homemade blue cheese dressing make this salad fancy enough for a French bistro, but easy enough to make at home.
Nectarine and Tomato Salad
At the height of summer, nothing is more refreshing than this sweet and savory salad made with the season's best tomatoes. Featuring fresh mint, one of the best herbs that go with lamb, to really take it over the top!
Creamy Cucumber Salad
This cool and creamy cucumber salad is made with sour cream and lots of fresh dill in a Hungarian style. You only need 6 ingredients and a few minutes to get it on the table!
Apple Fennel Salad
Thinly sliced apples and fennel are crisp, walnuts add extra crunch, and the simple lemon dressing lets the bright flavors shine through. Only 5 ingredients and the perfect balance of light flavors to pair with lamb chops!
Snap Pea Salad
Peas have to be one of the best lamb chop side dishes, and sugar snap peas would definitely fall into that category. This salad is light and crunchy, fresh and bright! The lemon yogurt sauce and a drizzle of olive oil are all you need as a dressing.
Zucchini Salad
Raw zucchini cut into batons has great texture. Almonds add crunch and fresh herbs make it like summer on a plate! Use just zucchini, or go for a combo of zucchini and yellow squash. Ready in minutes!
Garbanzo Bean Salad
This garbanzo bean salad is full of crisp cucumbers and loads of fresh Mediterranean flavor that goes well with lamb chops. Use different herbs and veggies, whatever you have on hand, to change up the flavors. Ready in 15 minutes!
Sweet Corn Salad
This sweet corn salad has a twist! Blistered shishito peppers give it a smoky flavor, fresh jalapeño gives it a (not too) spicy kick. An easy summer salad and one of the best side dishes for grilled lamb chops!
Massaged Kale Salad
This massaged kale salad recipe is easy to make and has a dressing that's kind of like Caesar, with added basil and lemon. It's the famous kale salad from Barbuto restaurant in NYC!
Butternut Squash Salad
If you're making lamb chops in the fall, this butternut squash salad is perfect to serve on the side! There's no need to peel the squash, and we'll roast all the seeds to give it a crunchy topping. Only 5 ingredients!
Strawberry Arugula Salad
This strawberry arugula salad uses fresh basil and mint like lettuce, and juices from the macerated strawberries create the dressing along with a little olive oil. Ready in less than 15 minutes!
Ottolenghi Green Bean Salad
This Ottolenghi salad is made with thin green beans called haricots verts, and is full of flavor from fresh herbs and Middle Eastern spices. It can be served cold or at room temperature and makes a great holiday side dish.
Potato side dishes
Potatoes are arguably one of the best and most popular sides for lamb chops, whether they're mashed or roasted, or even served in a gratin!
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
You only need 4 ingredients to make these roasted garlic mashed potatoes! You'll get silky mashed potatoes loaded with garlic flavor. They're made with olive oil, so they're dairy-free and vegan, too.
Sweet Potato Gratin
This ooey gooey sweet potato gratin is made with Gruyère cheese and a cream sauce flavored with garlic and sage for a fall twist. If you're wondering what to serve with your lamb chop dinner for the holidays, this is a great choice.
Goat Cheese Mashed Potatoes
Goat cheese mashed potatoes are creamy and cheesy and oh so easy to make! Parmesan cheese turns golden brown on top for great texture.
Crispy Oven Roasted Potatoes
These crispy oven roasted potatoes are easy to make using just one pan! Fluffy and creamy on the inside, crispy goodness on the outside, a wonderful side dish for lamb chops!
Chipotle Sweet Potato Gratin
Try this chipotle sweet potato gratin when you want something a little spicy and VERY cheesy! It's easy to make using just a few ingredients and it's a nice twist on an old favorite.
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Colcannon Potatoes
Irish recipes make great sides with lamb chops, so try these colcannon mashed potatoes made with cabbage or kale (or both!) Oh, and lots and lots of butter!!
Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Cilantro and Lime
These savory roasted sweet potatoes are roasted with honey and lime, then topped with a cilantro lime sauce and cool yogurt. An amazing combination of flavors!
Dill Potato Salad
When you wonder what to serve with lamb chops, don't think you always have to make something fancy. This simple and flavorful dill potato salad is a wonderful side dish that can be made ahead!
Vegetable sides for lamb
Name almost any vegetable and I'll tell you what—it goes with lamb chops! In every season of the year, you'll find a perfect pairing.
Green Beans Amandine
Green Beans Amandine is a classic French bistro recipe, and makes a great holiday side dish. Only 4 ingredients, a 15-minute cook time, and the luscious lemon butter sauce pairs perfectly with lamb chops.
Maple Glazed Carrots
These maple glazed carrots have a mix of sweet and savory flavors. Fresh parsley and a little spice keep them perfectly balanced in flavor. It's a one pan recipe that cooks on the stovetop in about 15 minutes!
Baked Asparagus with Parmesan
In the springtime, asparagus is at the top of the list of side dishes for lamb chops. This baked asparagus cooks in 15 minutes, and you only need 3 ingredients!
Honey Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These honey roasted brussels sprouts are finished in butter and have a sweet and savory topping of dates and pistachios. A truly unique side dish that will make dinner a showstopper!
Corn Succotash
Corn succotash made with lima beans and cherry tomatoes is great if you're looking for summer sides for lamb chops, especially if you're grilling them! It cooks quickly, you can go from prepping to serving in less than 30 minutes!
Maple Roasted Acorn Squash
Maple roasted acorn squash is topped with chopped pecans that are also candied with maple syrup! It's a little bit sweet and a little bit savory. Ready in 30 minutes and you only need 5 ingredients!
Winter Squash Gratin
This creamy, cheesy squash gratin can be made with butternut squash, kabocha squash, delicata or almost any winter squash. Put it on your list of simple lamb chop sides, because you only need a few ingredients.
Crispy Pan Fried Brussels Sprouts
Pan fried brussels sprouts get crispy and caramelized in a cast iron skillet, then coated in a lightly browned butter. Hazelnuts add crunch. Only 5 ingredients, and ready in about 20 minutes!
Roasted Beets with Goat Cheese
What goes with lamb chops better than roasted beets with goat cheese? They are sweet and tender, and tossed in a fresh orange vinaigrette while still warm, so they soak up all that flavor. A great side dish for dining al fresco.
Crispy Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan
This crispy roasted cauliflower with parmesan and garlic is gluten-free, no breadcrumbs, no breading! The crispiness comes from roasting alone. It's one of my favorite easy weeknight side dishes, and uses just 4 ingredients!
Sautéed Beet Greens
Yes, you can eat those beet tops and they are delicious! Sautéed beet greens cook quickly, and you only need 4 ingredients.
Spicy Charred Broccoli with Feta
Smoky charred broccoli goes with lamb chops so well. Add spicy Calabrian chili paste, feta, and cool lemon yogurt sauce for this exciting and unique side dish!
Cumin Roasted Carrots
Cumin roasted carrots are one of the easiest side dishes for lamb chops. The tahini sauce is made with maple syrup, lemon, and a little cayenne.
Polenta, risotto, pasta sides
When it comes to deciding what to serve with lamb chops, risotto, polenta and pasta are side dishes that offer so many variations and opportunities to put your own spin on ingredients as the seasons change.
Creamy Polenta
Creamy polenta is one of the best sides for lamb chops. This recipe is made with parmesan cheese and it's a rich and comforting version of this iconic Italian side dish. Just 4 ingredients, ready in about 30 minutes.
Pea Risotto
This pea risotto is perfect for a spring and gets a little brightness from lemon juice and zest. It's easier to make risotto at home than you might think!
Gorgonzola Pasta
Gorgonzola pasta features penne noodles swimming in a decadent cheese sauce that only has three ingredients. Ready in about 20 minutes!
Easy Pesto Pasta
If you're wondering what to eat with lamb chops in the summertime, this easy pesto pasta makes the best side dish! That fresh basil tastes like summer sunshine, and the pesto sauce can be made ahead for easy prep.
Penne all'Arrabbiata
Penne all'Arrabbiata is an easy, spicy pasta recipe with a simple tomato sauce—another sauce that can be made ahead of time! Silky olive oil, crushed red pepper, and garlic give it so much flavor!
Red Wine Spaghetti
The best sides for lamb chops are the simple ones. In this indulgent, but-oh-so simple recipe for red wine spaghetti, the noodles finish cooking in a red wine sauce with butter, garlic, and just a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes.
You'll love these ideas for what to serve with lamb chops
- Side dish recipes for every season!
- Salads, potatoes, veggies or pasta, just about everything goes with lamb chops.
- Lots of make ahead side dish options.
- Side dishes for everything from a fancy dinner, to a casual backyard hang.
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