Alright, so the other day I decided to make meatball subs for dinner. You know, the classic comfort food that’s always a hit? But I realized that I needed some good sides to go with them. Something to make it a complete meal, you feel me?
So, I started thinking about what would go well with those delicious, saucy meatballs. I mean, the subs are already pretty hearty with the bread, meatballs, tomato sauce and cheese, so I didn’t want anything too heavy.
First thing I did was raid my fridge. I found some sad-looking cucumbers and thought, “Why not make a quick salad?” I remembered a recipe for an Asian cucumber salad I saw online once. So I sliced up those cucumbers, whipped up a dressing with some sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Tossed it all together and boom, a refreshing side in minutes! Super easy and tasty.
- Sliced the cucumbers
- Made the sesame dressing
- Tossed everything together
But I wanted something else, something with a little more oomph. I had a bag of kale in the fridge that was begging to be used. I know, kale’s not everyone’s favorite, but trust me, this crunchy kale salad I make is a game-changer. It’s got this amazing texture, and the dressing is killer. I chopped up the kale, added some toasted nuts and seeds for crunch, and made a simple lemon vinaigrette. The key is to massage the kale with the dressing to make it less tough.
That’s what I did
With those two sides ready, I focused on the subs. I toasted the hoagie rolls, loaded them up with my homemade meatballs and sauce, and of course, a generous amount of mozzarella cheese. Popped them under the broiler for a few minutes to get that cheese all melty and bubbly. Oh man, they smelled amazing!
Finally, I plated everything up. The subs were the star of the show, obviously, but the sides really completed the meal. The Asian cucumber salad was light and tangy, a perfect contrast to the rich subs. And the kale salad added a nice crunch and freshness. It was a total flavor explosion!
My family loved it, and honestly, I was pretty proud of myself. It’s always satisfying when you can whip up a delicious and well-rounded meal without too much fuss. So yeah, next time you’re making meatball subs, don’t forget about the sides! They can really make a difference.
I think next time, I might try a pasta salad or maybe even some roasted veggies. The possibilities are endless, you know? Cooking is all about experimenting and finding what you like. And let me tell you, I’m always up for a good food adventure!
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