Okay, so I’ve been craving meatball subs lately. Like, really craving them. I decided to finally make some, but then I got stuck. What the heck goes with them? I mean, besides the obvious, like, marinara and cheese. I wanted some good side dishes. So I did some digging and then a bunch of experimenting in my kitchen. Here’s how it all went down:
First, Some Googling
My first move was to hit up the internet. I searched for “best sides for meatball subs,” and a ton of stuff popped up. Potato salad, pasta salad, coleslaw, all the usual suspects. Some more interesting ideas, too, like roasted vegetables and garlic bread. Lots of options. Too many, maybe?
Operation Kitchen Chaos Begins
I decided to try a few things and see what worked best. Here’s the breakdown of my experiment:
- Classic Potato Salad: Figured I’d start with a classic. Made a simple one with potatoes, mayo, mustard, celery, and some onion. Pretty standard.
- Quick Coleslaw: I grabbed a bag of pre-shredded coleslaw mix (don’t judge, I was feeling lazy) and tossed it with a quick dressing of mayo, vinegar, and a little sugar.
- Roasted Broccoli: I love roasted broccoli, so I threw some florets in the oven with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a bit of garlic powder.
- Garlic Bread: Okay, this one is almost mandatory. I just sliced a baguette, slathered it with butter and garlic, and toasted it in the oven.
The Taste Test Results
After assembling my meatball subs (which were amazing, by the way), I tried them with each of my sides. Here are my thoughts:
- Potato Salad: It was good, but a little heavy with the subs. Maybe a lighter, vinegar-based potato salad would have been better.
- Coleslaw: This was surprisingly good! The crunchy, tangy coleslaw was a nice contrast to the rich, meaty sub.
- Roasted Broccoli: Always a winner. The slight bitterness of the broccoli balanced out the richness of the sub nicely. And it felt somewhat healthy!
- Garlic Bread: I mean, come on. Garlic bread is always a good idea. It was perfect for soaking up any extra sauce.
My Final Verdict
For me, the winners were the coleslaw and the roasted broccoli. They provided a nice contrast in texture and flavor without being too heavy. And, of course, the garlic bread was essential. The potato salad was good, but just not the best pairing, in my opinion.
So, that’s my meatball sub side dish journey! Hopefully, my experimenting saves you some time and gives you some good ideas for your own meatball sub feast.
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