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40 Side Dishes Ideas for Quiche

Géraldine Leverd
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September 25, 2023
40 Side Dishes Ideas for Quiche

If you are looking for side dish ideas to pair with a delicious quiche, you've come to the right place. My quiche recipes are some of my most popular. As a French girl, I'm really a fan of quiche: it's a versatile dish, perfect for an evening meal, meal prep or you can even offer a breakfast quiche for you next brunch!

My blog has many delicious recipes for you to try, here are some of my favorites quiche recipes:

And if you normally use a store-bought pie crust, I highly recommend you try my foolproof quiche crust recipe. You will never go back!

Unbaked quiche teig grundrezept with fork marks in a fluted ceramic pie dish on a light surface.

So now, let’s have a look at some original quiche sides from light salads to savory sides for a bigger meal and also sweet sides for brunches!

Salads

1

French Vinaigrette (The Ultimate Guide)

The most French way to eat a quiche is to serve it with a green salad with a homemade vinaigrette. I like to prepare my vinaigrette with Dijon mustard and a good quality olive oil!
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A salad plate of white beans, cucumbers, tuna, red onion and parsley, with two forks on one side.

Tuna and White Bean Salad

This fresh, protein-packed salad is lovely alongside my spring quiche with asparagus, broccoli,and peas. The creaminess from the white beans and the salty tuna pair perfectly.
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3

Oriental Carrot Salad

I love this modern carrot salad; sweet carrots paired with chunky chickpeas and cheese. The bright oriental flavors and herbs freshen up the creamy ingredients.
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4

Tuna and Tomato Salad

This is the perfect Spanish-inspired summer salad that I can't get enough of. Try it alongside a veggie-based quiche with similar summery qualities, like this green asparagus and wild garlic quiche.
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5

Tomato and Cucumber Salad

The ingredients in this salad are so simple and fresh that it is the perfect side dish to quiche. I love the updated look of the chunky and colorful ingredients. This salad pairs perfectly with pretty much any quiche.
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6

Pointed Red Cabbage and Feta Salad

Pretty as a picture, this purple and orange salad with feta cheese is so lovely alongside a homebaked quiche. It is super simple to make and full of wellness-giving ingredients.
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7

Roasted Fig and Burrata Salad

This salad contains classic flavors like fresh figs, pomegranates, and creamy burrata cheese. It's a perfect pairing alongside this cherry tomatoes, feta and wild herbs quiche.
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8
Oval platter with classic Niçoise salad featuring lettuce, green beans, potatoes, tomatoes, hard-boiled eggs, tuna, olives, and onions, with a jar of dressing nearby.

Niçoise Salad with Tuna, Green Beans and Potatoes

This is an everyday French classic that you have just got to try. The ingredient combination is so satisfying and full of flavor. This salad, paired with a home-baked quiche is the perfect lunch.
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A bowl of mixed vegetable salad with slivered almonds, served with a fork on a marble table next to a glass of water and a folded cloth napkin.

Broccoli Chickpea Salad with Tahini Vinaigrette

This is a delicious and satisfying salad to serve with a quiche. It is full of wholesome and healthy ingredients, and the tahini dressing makes it extra special.
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10

Easy Fresh Salmon Salad

Here is a protein-filled salad to partner with one of my tomato-based quiches or a veggie-based one like this quiche with green asparagus and goat's cheese.
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Soups

11

Healthy Tomato Basil Soup

The classic flavors in this rich tomato soup go really well with any of my quiche recipes. You could even add a simple salad for a lovely trio! Don't forget to add some crusty bread.
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A bowl of French Onion Soup topped with melted cheese, toasted bread, and fresh thyme sits invitingly on the table, accompanied by a spoon and a plate of additional bread slices nearby.

French Onion Soup

Let's talk warm and cozy soup and quiche pairing. Try my authentic French onion soup with a more wintery quiche – this mushroom, feta and red onion quiche is a suggestion.
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13

Broccoli, Pea and Ginger Soup

You will love the pop of zing from the ginger in this soup. It really lifts the regular broccoli and pea flavors and is a great addition to the soup. It's a great any-season soup to serve with a quiche.
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A bowl of Easy Cold Cucumber Soup garnished with croutons, cucumber slices, herbs, and a dollop of cream, served on a plate with a spoon, surrounded by lime wedges and fresh cucumber slices.

Easy Cold Cucumber Soup

A summer soup and quiche pairing that dreams are made of. This is lovely with myfresh salmon and leek quiche. This pairing makes an elegant lunch for a special occasion.
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Vegetarian Lentil Stew

If you want to turn your total meal into a more filling offering, this is the soup to serve with your quiche. This vegetarian Lentil Stew is hearty, wholesome, and loaded with savory taste.
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Vegetables

16

Oven Roasted Winter Vegetables

I love to serve a tray of beautiful roasted root vegetables in the winter, with a quiche and soup. So simple and delicious at the same time!
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17

Oven Roasted Cabbage with Tahini Sauce

This oven roasted cabbage is a quick and very easy side to whip up and serve together with a quiche. The result is really impressive, considering how easy this is to make.
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18

Rainbow Carrots with Thyme and Honey

Of course, I have to have my take on a classic French honey-glazed carrot recipe. Here it is – beautifully glazed in honey and little thyme leaves and gorgeous as a side to your favorite quiche.
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Parsnip Puree

If you love comforting flavor and texture, try this creamy parsnip puree as a side to quiche. This makes a lovely winter combo.
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20

Vegetable Tian (French recipe)

If you know me, by now you will know how much I love making vegetable tian. This pretty vegetable dish is a lovely side to any summery quiche.
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21
A white pot of cooked ratatouille, consisting of chopped zucchini, eggplant, peppers and tomatoes, sits on a checkered napkin with a wooden spoon and fresh herbs nearby.

Traditional French Ratatouille Recipe

A hearty, healthy, and happy pot of classic French flavors and ingredients. I recommend trying this traditional ratatouille with your favorite vegetarian quiche recipe.
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A baking sheet lined with a mixture of chopped zucchini, tomatoes, yellow squash and crumbled cheese. Two spice jars and a bottle of olive oil are visible in the background.

Oven Roasted Vegetables with Feta

This is such an easy and healthy side to serve with a slice of quiche. You won't believe how fresh and simple these oven roasted vegetables with feta recipe is.
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23

Grilled Zucchini with Oregano

If you like zucchinis, they're ideal as an accompaniment to quiche. These grilled zucchini with oregano have a delicious texture and summery flavor.
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Potatoes

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A white plate filled with a delectable salade pomme terre haricot, garnished with chopped herbs.

French Potato Salad (with Dijon vinaigrette)

I love this delicious and healthy version of a potato salad. It's a little heartier than a simple salad for any type of quiche.
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A black plate holds crinkle-cut fries and a dish of ketchup, with a bowl of mayonnaise and a sprig of greenery in the background.

Healthy and Crispy French Fries

Who hasn't thought of simple French fries to go with a quiche? This version is healthier because it's oven-baked, yet still crispy!
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Crispy Rosemary Potatoes

And to keep with the baked potato theme, here's another idea for a potato-based quiche side dish: my rosemary potatoes. Serving these with a quiche turns it into a main dish. Add a salad for some added freshness!
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Bread

Serving a fresh loaf of bread or baguette is a great idea if you are short on time to prepare.

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Baguette Garlic Bread

If you're serving a quiche with a simple salad, this garlic bread is a little extra that's sure to please the whole family!
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28

Savory Cake (French cake salé)

For me, it's the perfect combination for brunch or a buffet with friends: a quiche and a savory cake or cake salé in French. Both served with a salad, you get a hearty, varied and delicious meal!
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Italian Focaccia with Oregano

Try my easy Italian focaccia as a great way to turn your quiche meal into a heartier offering. Focaccia is fun to make because you can vary the toppings and link a theme with your quiche filling! I love making this a side to myfilo tart with summer vegetables.
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Dips

30

Homemade Hummus without Garlic

I almost always have homemade hummus in my fridge, because it's the perfect side to a meal like a quiche. This particular recipe is great if you don't love a lot of garlic.
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A bowl of green tapenade garnished with herbs, served with slices of bread toasted on a wooden board.

Green Olives Tapenade

This green tapenade is one of my favorite dips! The slightly salty, umani taste of the olives goes wonderfully with all my more summery quiche recipes.
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32

Garlic and Herb Butter

Adding a slice of garlic and herb butter is a great way to add richness to your quiche meal. The butter adds extra flavor and elevates the whole eating experience.
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Lemon Butter

With just three ingredients, this lemon butter is perfect for adding an elegant touch to your quiche-based meal. Perfect to accompany a fish-based quiche.
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34
A small glass jar of salmon rillettes topped with dill and lemon zest, served on a plate with two toasted bread slices.

Salmon Rillettes (Easy French Salmon Spread)

Keeping with the fish theme, these delicious salmon rillettes are perfect with a vegetable quiche (perhaps with asparagus). This combination is perfect for lunch, dinner, or any time of day.
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Dessert

35

Fresh Fruit Salad

A classic fruit salad is the perfect follow-on from a savory quiche. I feel that ending hearty dishes with healthy fruit salad creates balance in the meal.
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36

Vanilla Rice Pudding with Rhubarb Compote

This is a delicious winter pudding to end a meal with. If you go for a light quiche and salad combo, you will still have space for a creamy, dream rice pudding.
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37

Blueberry Muffins

I love to serve blueberry muffins together with quiche for brunch or breakfast. This pairing means you get to offer guests both sweet and savory elements.
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38

Apple, Pear and Almond Muffins (really moist!)

Apple, pear, and almond are the ultimate sweet French blend of flavors. Serve this with any of my quiche recipes for an authentic French brunch.
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Cinnamon Rolls (ultra moelleux)

And finally, for a cozy blend of flavors, make a batch of my cinnamon rolls to lay out alongside a homemade quiche at your next brunch party. These are so impressive and just melt in your mouth.
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40 Side Dishes Ideas for Quiche

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If you are looking for side dish ideas to pair with a delicious quiche, you’ve come to the right place. 
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
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