25 Healthy Sides for Lasagna – Perfect Salad, Veggie & Low-Calorie Pairings

Lasagna is a hearty dish that can fill you up all on its own. The classic side to go with lasagna is garlic bread. However, all the carbohydrates can leave you feeling stuffed and may also lead to a blood sugar spike. Look no further if you want the best healthy sides for lasagna. Below are some tasty sides that are healthy and low in calories, from salads to vegetables; we've got you covered. 

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Healthy Sides for Lasagna

Try one of these healthy sides for lasagna this week for your next Italian night.

1. Greek Salad Recipe

Greek salad is simple yet filling. This recipe pairs well with any Italian dish, especially lasagna, and will leave you feeling full, yet it is less heavy on the stomach. 

2. KFC Coleslaw Recipe

It can be hard to beat coleslaw! Try this one if you are looking for the perfect KFC coleslaw copycat recipe. 

3. Cucumber Salad

Cucumber is both healthy and delicious. Although the ingredients in this recipe are simple, they will leave anyone satisfied. You may even want to add it to your make-again list! 

4. Waldorf Salad Recipe

Although Waldorf salad is not your typical salad recipe, its sweetness perfectly complements lasagna. Using apples, lemon juice, celery, mayonnaise, raisins, and walnuts, you will have a unique and delicious salad to serve with dinner! If you are tired of the same old recipes, Waldorf salad is the perfect choice.

5. Ratatouille Recipe

Ratatouille isn't just a cartoon movie! It is a delicious side dish that pairs great with lasagna. The ingredients, tomatoes, onion, eggplant, zucchini, and bell peppers, all pair together to make the perfect vegetable side dish that will leave you feeling light and satisfied. 

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6. Cherry Tomato Salad Recipe

The flavor in this cherry tomato salad recipe is both unique and tasty. If you want a light yet delicious new salad, give this one a chance! 

7. Caesar Salad Recipe

Caesar salad is a simple and underrated salad. It packs a punch with the many flavors and seasonings that it contains! The tasty flavor is perfect alongside a hearty lasagna. 

8. Crisp Summer Broccoli Salad

Sometimes, broccoli can feel monotonous. Dress it up in this crips summer broccoli salad recipe using numerous tasty ingredients. These include mayonnaise, bacon, vinegar, raisins, and nuts. You may want to try this recipe again and again! 

9. Cobb Salad Recipe

This delicious cobb salad has many characters that take center stage. These include bacon, onion, avocado, and eggs. Traditional Cobb salad typically contains chicken. However, you can omit this protein if you would like while eating alongside lasagna. However, if you enjoy plenty of meat, keeping it in can be filling and just as tasty! 

10. Healthy Garden Potato Salad Recipe

This potato salad is less than 200 calories a serving and has delicious flavor! 

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11. Sweet and Healthy Fruit Salad Recipe

Apples, bananas, yogurt, and more make a sweet and tasty side dish for any meal! 

12. Black Bean Salad Recipe

Tomatoes, black beans, and numerous tasty seasonings make the perfect black bean salad! Eat alongside any Italian dish for a filling and tasty meal. 

13. Healthy Stuffed Potatoes Recipe

Can stuffed potatoes be healthy? This recipe is under 200 calories per serving, so you can enjoy the tasty flavor of cheese and potatoes alongside lasagna.

14. Lemon Vegetable Recipe

Broccoli is a go-to vegetable when it comes to eating healthy. Add flavor with lemon and a handful of seasonings to this recipe. 

15. Healthy Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a classic side dish to eat alongside lasagna. Yet, you can make them a bit healthier by using skim milk. Try this recipe for a tasty and healthier garlic mashed potatoes side. 

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16. Healthy Smothered Greens

Healthy and smothered don't seem like they should be used in the same sentence, yet that's precisely what you are getting in this recipe! Under 100 calories, these smothered greens are flavorful and complement lasagna. 

17. Sautéed Green Bean

Green beans are a classic, straightforward vegetable perfect for paring alongside numerous main dishes. Use this sauteed green recipe for a tasty side dish your kids will love just as much as you. 

18. Healthy Homestyle Biscuits

Carbohydrates are sometimes the best side to go with Italian dishes like lasagna. Yet, they can pack on the calories. These healthy homestyle biscuits are under 100 calories per serving, use 1% buttermilk, and are still quite delicious! 

19. Excellent and Healthy Cornbread Recipe

Did you know that cornbread could be healthy? This recipe comes in under 200 calories per serving and uses 1% buttermilk. So, you can have your classic cornbread in a healthier version. 

20. Healthy Rainbow Fruit Salad

Sometimes, fruit is the best side to eat with a hearty and filling meal. It is light, sweet, and can be adapted for any family. Use your favorite fruits or follow this recipe for a delicious rainbow fruit salad you and your kids will love! 

21. Peppery Cheese and Veggie Potato Skillet

Sometimes, potatoes just hit the right spot! This veggie potato skillet recipe implements fantastic flavors such as mushrooms, green pepper, onions, and cheese and will leave you feeling full and satisfied. 

22. Fresh Asparagus and Avocado Salad

Asparagus and avocado make a unique combination in this salad recipe. With an array of additional flavors, such as zucchini, garlic, mushrooms, lemon juice, and more, your taste buds will be soaring!

23. Fall Vegetable Brussels Sprouts Recipe

Brussels sprouts sometimes get a bad rap from kids and maybe even adults for being uninspired! Yet, they are a healthy vegetable and can be pretty yummy if cooked just right. Give this fall vegetable Brussels sprouts recipe a try; you may want to make it repeatedly.

24. Fall Vegetable Broccoli Recipe

Broccoli can feel a bit boring, but this recipe's flavor truly goes up a notch! With tasty seasoning, mushrooms, chicken broth, and more, you can take your vegetable side to a new level of tastiness. 

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25. Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes

Potatoes, carrots, and zucchini, what's not to love about this delicious side dish? 

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