Great Sides to Serve With Salmon Patties

Old Fashioned Salmon Cakes are one of those easy dinners that don’t need much fuss. They’re quick, inexpensive, and a great way to turn canned salmon into a real meal.

But what do you serve with salmon patties? Pretty much anything from crispy potatoes and roasted vegetables to pasta, rice and fresh salads works. Here are some of our favorite side dish ideas for turning salmon cakes into a complete dinner.

What to Serve with Salmon Patties

Air Fried Canned Potatoes Au Gratin

Air fried canned potatoes au gratin are an easy, cheesy side dish that pairs perfectly with salmon cakes.

Accordion Potatoes | Air Fryer

While the salmon cakes are cooking, throw some accordion potatoes into the air fryer and dinner can be ready in no time.

Cast Iron Succotash

Cast iron succotash gives you plenty of vegetables in one easy side and goes especially well with crispy salmon patties.

Turnip Greens with Caramelized Vidalia Onions

The slightly bitter greens work well with savory salmon cakes, while caramelized Vidalia onions bring a little sweetness to the plate.

Green Cabbage Cole Slaw

Crunchy cabbage and carrots with a creamy, tangy dressing make coleslaw a natural side for salmon patties.

Brussels Sprouts with Bacon

Smoky Brussels sprouts and bacon make a hearty vegetable side that can stand up to the flavor of salmon cakes.

Marinated Cold Green Bean Salad with Tomatoes

Green beans are marinated in a tangy homemade dressing and finished with cherry tomatoes and Parmesan for a fresh side salad.

Israeli Couscous Salad with Roasted Vegetables

Tender pearl couscous, roasted vegetables and balsamic vinaigrette make this a colorful and filling side.

Pickled Red Cabbage

Tangy pickled red cabbage adds crunch, acidity and plenty of color next to crispy salmon cakes.

Mediterranean Inspired Greek Pasta Salad

Our Greek Pasta Salad is light, refreshing and packed with Mediterranean flavors. It’s also an easy make-ahead side.

One-Pot Pesto Orzo with Green Beans, Bell Pepper and Zucchini

This one-pot pesto orzo is packed with vegetables and comes together in about 30 minutes.

Shaved Asparagus Spring Salad

Yes, you can eat asparagus raw. Shaving it thin turns it into a crisp, fresh salad that’s a nice contrast to fried salmon cakes.

Beet Cucumber Salad with Feta and Dill

Crunchy cucumbers, tender beets, feta, dill and lemon vinaigrette give you sweet, savory and tangy flavors in one salad.

Mediterranean Rice Pilaf

Turmeric and toasted pine nuts turn basic rice into a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired side dish.

Cucumber Yogurt Salad

This refreshing salad has all the flavors of tzatziki with crunchy cucumber, Greek yogurt, dill, garlic and lemon.

Grilled Zucchini with Yoghurt Sauce

Grilled zucchini paired with a cool yoghurt sauce makes a simple vegetable side for salmon.

Roasted Carrot Salad

Roasted carrots make an easy sweet-and-savory vegetable side and work well alongside seafood.

Bourbon-Glazed Carrots with Honey

Honey and bourbon turn carrots into a sweet, buttery side dish with plenty of flavor.

Browned Butter Green Beans with Almonds

Browned butter and crunchy almonds dress up green beans without making the side complicated.

Lemony Quinoa Chickpea Salad

Lemon, quinoa and chickpeas make a bright, filling salad that can round out a lighter salmon dinner.

15-Minute Charred Blackened Corn

Charred corn brings a little smoky flavor to the plate and takes only about 15 minutes to make.

Asparagus Salad

A fresh asparagus salad is an easy way to add something green and crisp to salmon cake night.

Chopped Greek Salad

Fresh vegetables, chickpeas, feta and olives tossed in a lemon-herb vinaigrette make a bright side for salmon.

Mango Avocado Salad

Mango and avocado make a fresh, satisfying salad that’s ready in about 15 minutes.

Lemon Garlic Pasta

Lemon and seafood are already a natural pair. This simple one-pot lemon garlic pasta turns salmon cakes into a heartier dinner.

Cranberry Orange Pearl Couscous

Sweet-tart cranberries, crunchy pepitas and fresh orange turn pearl couscous into a versatile side that can be served warm or cold.

10-Minute Greek Cucumber Salad

This light cucumber salad is full of fresh Mediterranean flavors and can be on the table in about 10 minutes.

Wild Mushroom Risotto

Creamy mushroom risotto is a richer option when you want to turn salmon patties into a more substantial meal.

Lemon Orzo Salad with Corn and Basil

Orzo, grilled corn, feta, basil and lemon vinaigrette make a fresh pasta salad that works especially well with salmon.

Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Carrots

Buttery honey garlic carrots are sweet, tender and easy to make in the slow cooker.

Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad with Balsamic & Feta

Fresh tomatoes, herbs, feta and balsamic make this a quick summer side for salmon cakes.

Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes give you a sweet-and-savory alternative to traditional mashed potatoes.

Carrot, Cucumber & Mooli Salad

Carrot, cucumber and daikon matchsticks get tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing and finished with sesame seeds for plenty of crunch.

Garlic Rosemary Roasted Potatoes

Crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with garlic and rosemary are simple, inexpensive and hard to go wrong with.

Citrus Salad with Fennel, Pistachios & Poppyseed Dressing

Fresh citrus, greens, shaved fennel, red onion and pistachios make a bright salad with plenty of texture.

Mexican Street Corn Salad

Sweet corn, jalapeños, avocado and crumbled cheese make this 20-minute esquites-style salad a flavorful side.

Balsamic Green Beans

Bright, tangy balsamic green beans are simple enough for a weeknight and pair well with just about anything.

Sheet Pan Roasted Butternut Squash

Roasted butternut squash is a simple fall side that brings a little sweetness to a savory salmon dinner.

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

A touch of maple adds sweetness to roasted Brussels sprouts while those browned edges keep them savory.

French Green Beans with Herb Butter

French-style green beans tossed in garlicky herb butter with fresh herbs and lemon are quick, simple and perfect with seafood.

Keep Salmon Cake Night Easy

You really don’t need anything complicated. For a lighter dinner, pair salmon patties with cucumber salad, green beans, asparagus or slaw. If you want something more filling, go with potatoes, rice, pasta, couscous or risotto.

And if you’re starting with canned salmon, don’t miss our ways to use canned salmon for even more ideas.