Side Show

Discover innovative sides for your sandwich specialties

What you serve as a side to your sandwich shouldn't be an afterthought. Consider it a pairing. Like a fine wine is to a steak dinner, so is a side to a sandwich.

You've already got the customer excited with your signature sandwich. Don't let that fade with a side of fries. Build out the theme with your side dish. Complement with matching flavours and contrasting textures.

Some quick rules of thumb when pairing sandwiches and sides:

• Match type to type – A sandwich with great substance and hearty character needs a side with big flavours too. A dainty salad would most likely get trumped by the sandwich's mighty profile.
• A light sandwich finds great satisfaction in a side with matching subtlety. A sandwich featuring a delicate protein, for instance, pairs beautifully with a side dish offering equally light textures and flavours.
• A sandwich's ethnic signature makes matching an ethnic side dish a natural. Complete the picture in the side dish by pulling ingredients from the same region, and preparing them according to that particular tradition.

Try these inspired side pairings:

With these flavourful sandwiches, you'll want to stay with the theme of sophistication.
Roasted Turkey Sandwich with Lemon-Tarragon Spread		Instead of a side of fries, consider a more elegant potato salad – one that reflects the subtle, but vibrant nuances found in the sandwiches.
Grilled Vegetable and Prosciutto Caesar Sandwich

A sandwich that boasts ethnicity or regionality pairs naturally with sides heralding from the same land. With heartier sandwiches like these, the sides need to stand toe-to-toe with them.
Tuscan Pork Cutlet Sandwich		For the Tuscan Sandwich, consider polenta fries or sweet potato fries seasoned with Parmesan and salt.
Falafel Pita Sandwich with Yogurt Sauce		For the Falafel Sandwich, consider a couscous salad, a bulghur-wheat salad spiked with parsley and lemon juice, or Tabbouleh.

With the Open-Face Smoked Salmon Sandwich and Caribbean Chicken Salad Croissants, the goal here is to keep the whole picture crisp, light and fresh, so the side dish should reflect that.
Open-Face Smoked Salmon Sandwich		To complement the delicate flavours of these sandwiches, pair with lighter-style sides, like a vinaigrette-based coleslaw or green salad.
Caribbean Chicken Salad Croissants

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