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Here’s What to Serve with Pizza!

Published: Oct 14, 2022 by Jessica Fisher

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Pizza can often be a one-dish dinner. It’s quick and easy to buy or make and tastes amazing. But, sometimes you want to make things just a little bit more. So, what to serve with pizza?

We’ve rounded up all kinds of appetizers, sides, and sauces that are delicious to serve with pizza, so it’s easy to stop eating out. From Buffalo Chicken Bites to Homemade Ranch Dip to Caesar Salad, you’ll have loads of options for a deluxe pizza night, one of those great kid friendly meals.

table set with vegetable platter, board full of english muffin pizzas and a dished up plate.

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Pizza is a practically perfect food. We make it on the weekly, Grilled Pizza with a Sourdough Pizza Crust is our vibe since it’s so much more affordable than buying it out.

I make the dough early in the day; Bryan cooks it. Someone in the house will make a batch of Ranch, and sometimes we throw in a side dish or salad.

Pizza doesn’t need anything, but there are times, especially when you’ve got friends gathering, when you might want something more to serve with pizza. But what?

Thankfully, there are loads of apps, sides, and sauces to fill our your pizza dinner menu. Check it out:

Appetizers

Think about what appys you might order at your favorite Italian restaurant or brew pub that serves pizza.

There’s a big range, isn’t there, from stuffed artichokes to Buffalo wings. You might try one of these alongside your soda, wine, or beer…

onion rings
zucchini fries
spinach artichoke dip
jalapeño poppers
fried mozzarella sticks
Italian bruschetta

Scroll down for our faves in this category!

steaming hot chicken bite on toothpick over black serving plate. — These Buffalo Chicken Bites are a super great starter, loaded with protein!

veggie tray made on wooden board on a diagonal on a white counter.

Easy Vegetable Tray

Purchased vegetable trays are convenient, but they can be costly. Here’s all you need to create a super easy veggie tray and save money.

overhead shot of the relish tray near a stack of toothpicks on a holiday table.

Easy, Affordable Relish Tray

A relish tray is a great dish to add to the appetizer or dinner table. It is super simple and totally affordable to make with select veggies, olives, and pickles.

hand dipping a baked zucchini fritter into a small white dish of ranch.

Baked Zucchini Fritters

Bake up a batch of zucchini fritters. Flavorful with shredded zucchini and green onions, they'll have you coming back for more.

mini peppers stuffed with sausage and cheese on white platter.

Sausage Stuffed Mini Peppers

Stuffed Mini Peppers make for a super simple, but elegant appetizer, with Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese, and a tomato dipping sauce.

A platter of jalapeno poppers

Easy Jalapeno Poppers

An easy jalapeno poppers recipe with bacon and rice to tame the heat!

A plate of stuffed mushrooms

Easy Stuffed Mushrooms with Bacon and Greens

Enjoy a flavorful appetizer with this easy stuffed mushrooms recipe. Bacon, greens, and cheese make the humble mushroom amazing!

healthy spinach dip with veggies and crackers

Homemade Spinach Dip

A homemade spinach dip that is a cinch to throw together!

overhead shot of jalapeno cream cheese dip with sliced jalapeños on top and a spoon twirled in the cheese.

Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip

This Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is packed with flavor from jalapeno, bell pepper, garlic, and onion, as well as creaminess from cream cheese, sour cream, and cheddar. It's perfect for dipping!

overhead shot of jalapeno artichoke dip in white tureen on brown wood board, surrounded with toasts for dipping.

Jalapeño Artichoke Dip

Parmesan cheese, artichokes, and diced jalapeños combine in a hot and bubbly Jalapeno Artichoke Dip that is sure to please. Offer toasted baguette for a deliciously easy appetizer.

toothpick holding up a chicken bite with steam rising from it.

Buffalo Chicken Bites

Enjoy spicy wings but prefer not to hassle with prepping them — or worse, pay 50 cents each at a restaurant? Get all the flavor you love with less work and expense in these tasty Buffalo Chicken Bites.

chicken strips on wire rack with sauce cups.

Fried Chicken Strips Recipe

Fried Chicken Strips are easy and delicious to make at home. You don't need any special equipment for this easy recipe, just a skillet and a few simple ingredients.

A plate of food, with pesto Bruschetta

Pesto Bruschetta

Enjoy all the bright flavors of summer in this easy-to-prep Pesto Bruschetta. An ideal appetizer, it also makes a great light lunch.

Sides

While pizza can often be a one-dish meal, especially if it’s got some veggies, a mix of textures can make a pizza dinner feel more substantial.

Any of these options are tasty alongside a slice of pie:

potato salad
pasta salad
tomato soup – particularly good paired with Goat Cheese Pizza
garlic bread
a wedge salad with blue cheese dressing
potato wedges
fruit salad
green salad

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antipasto salad in wooden bowl with dressing cup nearby.

A wooden bowl of Italian Salad

Italian Salad Recipe

A favorite at the Southern California ChiChi’s chain, this Italian family salad as its called at the restaurants is a fan favorite. And now you can make it at home!

A bowl of Submarine salad on a red cloth

Submarine Salad Recipe

The best part of a sub sandwich is the meat and veggies and abundant Italian dressing. You have all those in this tasty Submarine Salad, so good you won’t miss the bread!

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Easy Caesar Salad Recipe

Caesar Salad can be simple, quick, delicious, and economical if you know how to make the right tweaks. I’ll show you how in this easy Caesar Salad recipe.

A plate of salad with cranberries

Simple Romaine Salad with Cranberries and Feta

Enjoy a light lunch, side salad, or appetizer with this Simple Romaine Salad with Cranberries and Feta. It’s easy, make-ahead, and absolutely delicious.

overhead shot of pear salad with candied almonds and blue cheese.

Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Candied Almonds

Enjoy a simple but elegant starter with this Pear Salad. Mixed baby greens tossed with balsamic dressing are topped with sliced pears, blue cheese crumbles, and candied almonds.

A bowl of chopped salad with radish and avocado

Chopped Salad with Avocado and Radish

Celebrate the fresh flavors of fruits and veggies with this Chopped Salad featuring avocado, radish, cucumbers, and sunflower seeds. So delicious!

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Greek Wedge Salad

Crisp iceberg lettuce is topped by tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta. An herbed vinaigrette adds extra zing to this Greek Wedge Salad.

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How to Make Frozen Garlic Bread

Enjoy fresh garlic bread any night or day when you have a stash of this Easy Make-Ahead Frozen Garlic Bread in the freezer. So good and easy!

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Easy Garlic Bread Sticks

You’ll be surprised at how simple it is to bake these Easy Garlic Breadsticks yourself! You may want to make a double batch and freeze the extra.

A tray of pretzels

Garlic Herb Pretzels

Make your bread basket more exciting with homemade garlic herb pretzels. They are inexpensive at less than a dollar a dozen and so very tasty!

Dipping Sauces

Ask a child what to serve with pizza and they’re sure to say Ranch.

Have a few sauces for dipping your pizza crust in takes your pizza night over the top. My husband has always been partial to honey or chile oil while I’m a Ranch or Blue Cheese girl through and through.

Options may vary based on region, but good cheap eaters have reported serving these sauces and dips with pizza:

honey
hot honey
hot sauce
chile oil
ranch dip
blue cheese dressing
buttermilk dressing
marinara
pesto or basil sauce
BBQ sauce
garlic butter sauce

Scroll down for some homemade sauces to serve with pizza:

dinner plate with pizza and salad

bowl of ranch dip surrounded by veggie dippers.

Homemade Buttermilk Ranch Dip

Enjoy dipping veggies, pizza, or chicken tender into this easy homemade ranch dip. It's delicious and made with all real food ingredients.

overhead shot of small pitcher of blue cheese dressing on wood board next to chunks of cheese.

Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing

Forget the bottled dressings. You can make tasty Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing in just minutes with just a handful of ingredients.

hand pouring buttermilk dressing onto salad.

Buttermilk Dressing with Dill

Buttermilk dressing with dill, garlic, and peppercorns mixes up quickly and is perfect for topping salads or dipping veggies and pizza. This classic salad dressing can be customized with different herbs and spices to suit all your flavor cravings.

A close up of a pot of Sauce

Marinara Sauce for Everyday

Skip the bottled pasta sauce. You can make your own marinara sauce, simple enough for everyday, yet tasty enough for all your favorite dishes.

rustic basil sauce in small mason jar on a black table.

Rustic Basil Sauce

This rustic basil sauce is made with just 3 simple ingredients and comes together quickly in your food processor. It's basically a dairy- and nut-free pesto.

jar of BBQ sauce on table with red checked cloth and a basting brush.

Apricot BBQ Sauce

This easy Apricot BBQ sauce is a perfect pantry staple to make yourself. It brings great sweet and smoky flavor to burgers, pulled pork, and other grilled meats.

mixed garlic butter in a white bowl next to silver garlic press and head of garlic.

Garlic Butter

Garlic butter is simple to make, yet packs a punch in any number of dishes, including garlic bread, cooked meats, fish, and vegetables. Make your own and save!

overhead shot of a bowl of chipotle mayo with a spoon swirling it.

Homemade Chipotle Mayo

Add flavor and texture to sandwiches or use this delicious chipotle mayo as a dip for fries. So tasty!

Remember when you’re making your own pizzas… you can freeze cheese so that you can whip up pizza on a moment’s notice!

hand pulling away a slice of sourdough pizza from the larger pie.

Great Homemade Pizza Recipes

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