12 Sides to Serve with Steak

A classic salad to accompany a good steak. Revel in the conrast and complexity of the rich blue-cheese dressing against the crunch of the iceberg. 

The deep, mellow sweetness of this dish plays right into the meaty, umaminess of a rich steak dinner. 

Swiss chard swaps in for the typical spinach in this dish, giving this creamy classic side a more distinctive chew. 

These buttery classics are a delicious throwback to the steak dinners of yore. 

For a nice, light accompaniment to steak nothing beats the fresh crunch of green beans. The addition of caramelized shallots adds a touch of decadence. 

Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in Martha's mother's mashed potatoes, another classic side for a steak. 

Pair your steak with this simple side for a light, bright yet flavor-packed finish. 

Pull this fuss-free salad together in 15 minutes. The bold and bright flavors are just right for balancing the richness of steak. 

Mushrooms and yogurt mingle with the fluffy potato flesh for a side that's light yet satisfying. 

Spices, aromatics, dried fruit, and nuts bake together for a nutrient-rich and earthy side accompaniment to steak. 

Crisp and colorful, this refreshing salad has a bite thanks to thinly sliced red onion and red-wine vinegar.

There's an underlying sweetness shared by the polenta and peppers in this side that enhances the savory lusciousness of a well seared steak.