Best side dishes to class up your steak

A world-class steak deserves more than just any side, it needs a show-stopping supporting cast! Whether you crave crispy potato hash, zesty greens, or a colourful slaw, this list is packed with side dish inspiration that will take your steak night to the next level. These recipes deliver big flavour, gorgeous presentation, and make every bite a celebration, get ready to class up your steak dinner!

Garlic potato hash

Steak and potatoes are a match made in heaven, and this garlicky hash number is a great way to use up leftover roast or boiled spuds. It’s also great with a fried egg on top, but that can be for another time…

Broccolini mandarin and chilli

This is a side dish with main star energy. Bright, crunchy and with a little punch, it’s perfect next to a rare eye fillet or tucked under slices of tender rump steak.

Crunchy bean and asparagus salad

The best of spring on a plate, this crunchy number brings the healthy vibes to the dinner table. We love the combination of green beans with white cannellini beans for a double dose of goodness.

Roast cauliflower salad

This side dish disappears every time we make it, it’s that good that people come back for seconds. The crunch of the chickpeas, the caramelised edges of the roasted cauliflower? It’s a win-win for everyone.

Broccoli and cranberry salad

A true family favourite, this salad is perfection when broccoli is cheap and cheerful. It’s quite flexible, the cheese can be left out and if you’ve got kids that avoid raw onion, we’ve swapped it for spring onion with great success.

Orzo and rocket salad

Pasta salads are a big hit in the warmer months, they transport so well to the office or to barbecues. This one pair feta cheese with rocket and baby peas for an easy and delicious combination.

Colourful coleslaw

We can’t do a side dish list without that steakhouse classic, coleslaw. Crunchy and vibrant, it’s important its a colourful bowlful. For a touch of healthy fats, sprinkle with whatever seeds you’ve got on hand, they’re a delightful crunch.

Kumara and cauliflower salad

This hearty salad features roasted orange kūmara and cauliflower florets, combined with fluffy quinoa and sweet red onion. The orange dressing is divine and keeps well in the fridge.