Side Dish for Meatball Subs? Try These Tasty Options Today!

Side Dish for Meatball Subs?  Try These Tasty Options Today!
Side Dish for Meatball Subs? Try These Tasty Options Today!

Okay, so I’ve been craving meatball subs lately, right? And I finally got around to making some the other day. But then I hit a snag – what to serve with them? I mean, a meatball sub is awesome on its own, but it needs a buddy, you know? Something to make it a real meal.

First, I rummaged through my fridge. A lonely bag of baby carrots and some wilted lettuce. Not exactly inspiring. Then I remembered a half-eaten bag of pasta in the pantry. Pasta salad! That could work. So, I boiled some water and cooked that pasta until it was al dente – you know, not mushy, but with a little bite to it.

While the pasta was going, I chopped up some veggies I found in the crisper drawer – some bell peppers, a red onion, and a few olives. I also grabbed a can of chickpeas for some protein. For the dressing, I just whisked together some olive oil, red wine vinegar, and a sprinkle of Italian herbs. Nothing fancy, but it did the trick. I tossed everything together, and boom, pasta salad was ready.

Side Dish for Meatball Subs?  Try These Tasty Options Today!

Here’s a breakdown of what I used for the pasta salad:

  • Pasta – Just your basic rotini, cooked al dente.
  • Veggies – Bell peppers, red onion, olives, whatever you like.
  • Protein – Chickpeas, but you could use salami, or even some cheese.
  • Dressing – Olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper.

But then I thought, “Maybe I need something green?” So, I took that sad-looking lettuce and turned it into a quick Caesar salad. I whipped up a super simple Caesar dressing with some mayo, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic powder, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. I grabbed some croutons, tossed everything together, and it was surprisingly good! A little basic, yeah, but sometimes simple is best.

I also considered making some coleslaw. It’s easy peasy – just shred some cabbage and carrots, then mix them with a creamy dressing. But, in the end, I decided to skip it. I was hungry, and the pasta salad and Caesar salad were calling my name!

Oh, and I almost forgot! I had some jalapeños in the fridge. I love spicy food. So, on a whim, I decided to whip up some baked jalapeño poppers. I just halved the jalapeños, scooped out the seeds, and filled them with a mixture of cream cheese and cheddar. Then I baked them until they were all melty and bubbly. So yummy with the meatball subs! That gave a good balance between the flavors.

The whole meal came together pretty quickly. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it was satisfying and delicious. Next time, I might try roasted veggies or maybe even some potato wedges with the meatball subs. But for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, this did the trick.

So there you have it, folks. My little adventure in finding the perfect side dishes for meatball subs. Hope you get some ideas for your own meatball sub night! It’s all about experimenting and finding what you like. Don’t be afraid to try new things, and have fun with it! Food is awesome.

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