What light side dish goes really well with fresh caught grilled salmon?

Question

There is nothing fancy on the salmon just some seasoning and it is freshly grilled but i need a side dish.

By "light side dish" i mean not something heavy like mashed potatoes or heavy gravy.
Maybe something vegetabley?

Please no broccoli or asparagus. No one in my family will eat that.

Answer 1

How about a nice rice pilaf.

1 sm onion chopped
mushrooms chopped (fresh or canned)
3/4 C. rice
1 can low sodium chicken or veggie broth
2 bay leaves
olive oil

Saute the onion and mushrooms in the olive oil, add the rice and toast for a couple of minutes, stirring 3 or 4 times.
Add the broth and bay leaves, bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook 20 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Answer 2

I like a medley of squash, carrots and sweet onions cut up in medallions of 1/4 inch. Loosely wrapped in a foil pouch with a half cup of a light, white wine.

Season the salmon with fresh dill weed, thinly sliced lemons salt and pepper to taste. Simple yet elegant.

Bon appetito

Answer 3

I had grilled salmon last night with veggies. I julienned zucchini, squash, carrots and red bell peppers then sauteed them in a little butter and olive oil. Seasoned with salt, pepper, and a garlic herb type seasoning. They turned out really good!

Answer 4

Hi !!!
How about this...

Oven-Roasted Vegetables
Makes 4 servings

Oven-Roasted Vegetables

Ingredients
1 envelope LIPTON® RECIPE SECRETS® Savory Herb with Garlic Soup Mix*
1-1/2 pounds assorted fresh vegetables**
2 tablespoons BERTOLLI® Olive Oil

*Also terrific with LIPTON® RECIPE SECRETS® Onion or Golden Onion Soup Mix.
**Use any combination of the following, sliced: zucchini; yellow squash; red, green or yellow bell peppers; carrots; celery or mushrooms.

1. Preheat oven to 450°F. In large plastic bag or bowl, combine all ingredients. Close bag and shake, or toss in bowl, until vegetables are evenly coated.
2. In 13×9-inch baking or roasting pan, arrange vegetables; discard bag.
3. Bake uncovered, stirring once, 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Tip For a lower fat version, spray pan lightly with nonstick cooking spray and replace oil with 2 tablespoons water.

-------------AND...

Mushroom Rice

Original recipe yield:
4 servings

PREP TIME 5 Min
COOK TIME 25 Min
READY IN 30 Min

INGREDIENTS:
2 teaspoons butter
6 mushrooms, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 green onion, finely chopped
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS:
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook mushrooms, garlic and green onion until mushrooms are cooked and liquid has evaporated. Stir in chicken broth and rice. Season with parsley, salt and pepper. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Answer 5

Since you're using the grill... grilled veggies

Bell peppers
Carrots
Zucchini
Onions
Corn on the cob
(Whatever your family may like)

Salt and Pepper with a couple dashes of olive oil. You're set.

Answer 6

I love wild rice or saffron rice with my salmon. I usually do that and some steamed snow peas (or sugar snap peas). The colors all look great, everything compliments the other, and none of it is too heavy!

Answer 7

Your family desperately needs to expand it's horizons. Both broccoli and asparagus are delish! But try frenched green beans, candied carrots or yams or brown and wild rice in a mild sauce.

Answer 8

I would choose the Garlic Veggies or Bohemian Rice Salad.

Answer 9

like both, fruits: berries, pears, pears, peaches, dragonfruit, pomegranate.... Vegetables: CUCUMBERS, bok choy, green beans, broccoli,.... I actually guess the two are great.

Answer 10

grilled asparagus and a mixed green salad.