What To Serve With Reuben Sandwiches – 17 Tasty Sides

If youre wondering what to serve with your Reuben sandwiches, youve come to the right place.

In this article, I list 17 of the most popular side dishes for Reuben sandwiches.

In a rush? Heres the short answer.

The best dishes to serve with Reuben sandwiches are sweet potato chips, roasted butternut squash soup, coleslaw, and strawberry spinach salad. Try geotjeori, matzo ball soup, marinated olives, and tempura for healthier options. You can also serve Chex mix, parmesan chips, and potato wedges.

Ready? Lets jump right in.

Sweet potato chips

You cant get more classic than serving chips alongside your Reuben sandwich.

Still, these sweet potato chips are leagues above your typical store-bought chips.

Theyre incredibly easy to make, plus you have the freedom to flavor them with whatever you want.

You can keep it simple with salt and pepper or go fancy with truffles and parmesan.

A barbecue spice mixture is an excellent option, too, especially with Reuben sandwiches.

You wont be able to stop munching on these spicy bbq sweet potato chips.

Strawberry spinach salad

With how filling Reuben sandwiches can be, you might want to put together a simple salad instead.

This salad is not your typical boring salad.

It has a unique sweet and savory flavor combination thatll leave your mouth watering.

It only takes five minutes to whip up this strawberry spinach salad, making it ideal for when youre short on time.

Roasted butternut squash soup

Serving your Reuben sandwiches with velvety soup is a no-brainer, especially when its cold outside.

Rich, sweet, and nutty butternut squash soup is the ideal partner to your sandwichs salty and tangy flavors.

This humble soup is made even tastier by roasting the squash instead of just sauteeing it.

I like to boost this soups flavors further with a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg for an extra kick.

Get the full roasted butternut squash soup recipe here.

Coleslaw

Not the biggest sauerkraut fan?

Skip it when making your Reuben sandwich and swap it for creamy coleslaw instead.

Its crisp texture and sweet-tangy flavor combination are excellent additions to your sandwich.

Plus, your coleslaws bright and vibrant colors instantly brighten up your plate.

Get this traditional coleslaw recipe here.

Baked potato wedges

You cant go wrong with serving your Reuben sandwiches alongside potato wedges.

Theyre slightly crisp, with pillowy soft interiors, and you get more potato goodness dare I say theyre even better than regular fries?

Just load these wedges up with your preferred seasonings to make them tasty and oh-so-irresistible.

These crispy garlic baked potato wedges are sure to elevate any meal.

Geotjeori

Spice up your Reuben sandwich by swapping your sauerkraut with geotjeori.

Also known as quick kimchi, this dish is an excellent addition, especially if youre not usually the biggest fan of fermented vegetables (it has a milder taste).

Its savory and spicy, with a delectable crunch that contrasts nicely with your sandwichs tender and juicy corned beef.

Plus, you wont need to wait for days to enjoy this tasty treat.

Whip up a batch of this quick kimchi to see what all the hypes about.

Honey mustard Chex mix

Shake your Reuben sandwich up with a helping of this honey mustard Chex mix.

The hardest part about making this dish is playing the waiting game.

You have to bake them low and slow to get them extra crunchy (and for the sauce to stick).

But once you taste this honey mustard Chex mix, youll see why its worth waiting for.

Pro Tip: Amp up the honey mustard flavors by topping the mix with a brown sugar and mustard powder mixture.

Matzo ball soup

Craving something warm and cozy?

This matzo ball soup is pure comfort food.

The simple flavors from the herbs in this soup are an excellent accompaniment to a loaded Reuben sandwich.

A steaming cup of matzo ball soup can quickly improve your attitude.

Roasted root veggies

A Reuben sandwich can be a meal on its own, but these roasted root veggies are great if youre looking for a healthy dish to round up your meal.

Roasting root vegetables increases the natural earthy taste of the vegetables.

And when it comes to seasoning, the recipe specifies two flavors you can make on the same tray: maple balsamic and parmesan garlic herb.

Get the full roasted root veggies (2 ways) recipe here.

Whatever flavor combination you choose, it will be fantastic.

Marinated olives

Elevate your Reuben sandwich with a serving of these marinated olives on the side.

Marinating your olives infuses them with garlicky and herby goodness that you wont be able to resist.

This dish is also low-carb, meaning it wont add too many empty calories to your meal.

These marinated olives may look simple, but they pack a flavorful punch.

Jalapeno popper fried wontons

Want a fun and exciting side dish for your Reuben sandwiches?

These wonton jalapeno poppers may be what youre looking for.

These little treats taste exactly like your classic jalapeno poppers, with the added crunch from the wonton wrapper.

These zesty, creamy packages will be difficult to refuse.

Tonight, make these jalapeno popper fried wontons for supper!

Coconut shrimp

Whip up a platter of these crispy coconut shrimp to turn your Reuben sandwich into surf and turf-themed meal.

Adding coconut flakes to the breading enhances the inherent sweetness of the shrimp.

And I love that you can make this recipe in the air fryer.

You get the same crunch as deep frying, but with fewer calories and no guilt.

Dont forget to make a sweet chili dipping sauce to make your coconut shrimp more flavorful.

Read next: what to pair with coconut shrimp

Vegetable tempura

Take inspiration from Japanese cuisine and make a platter of vegetable tempura to go with your Reuben sandwich.

The beauty of vegetable tempura is you can use any fresh vegetables get creative and dont limit yourself.

PssstUse cold sparkling water to get a super light and crispy batter.

Pesto parmesan chips

Getting bored of potato chips?

Switch things up with these pesto parmesan chips instead.

These are super easy to make.

You only need two (you read that right) ingredients and about 10 minutes to have these delicate chips done.

Serve these pesto parmesan chips alongside your Reuben sandwich for an unforgettable meal.

Lemony pesto pasta salad

Turn your Reuben sandwich into a hearty dinner meal with a heaping serving of this pasta salad on the side.

This pesto pasta salad is packed with bright, citrusy, and herby flavors that provide a refreshing contrast to your Reuben sandwich.

The arugula in this dish also adds a peppery bite to cut through the saltiness.

Heres the recipe: lemony pistachio pesto pasta salad.

Dill refrigerator pickles 

If you want to add another sour element to your Reuben sandwiches, why not try these refrigerator pickles?

This dish is almost a no-cook dish.

All you’ll be doing is heating up the vinegar mixture.

Theyre best eaten chilled, but you can also eat them as soon as theyve cooled down.

You wont be able to store these dill refrigerator pickles for a long time but with how good these are I doubt theyll even last a week.

Greek potato salad

Jazz up your traditional potato salad using tzatziki dressing instead of an all-mayo one.

The tzatziki dressing is predominantly made up of Greek yogurt and a small amount of mayo, making it a healthier alternative.

Its also loaded with herbs and lemon, making for a deliciously tangy and herby dressing.

This Greek potato salad might just replace your traditional potato salad recipe.

The best side dishes for Reuben sandwiches

• Sweet potato chips
• Strawberry spinach salad
• Roasted butternut squash soup
• Coleslaw
• Baked potato wedges
• Geotjeori
• Honey mustard Chex mix
• Matzo ball soup
• Roasted root veggies
• Marinated olives
• Jalapeno popper fried wontons
• Coconut shrimp
• Vegetable tempura
• Pesto parmesan chips
• Lemony pesto pasta salad
• Dill refrigerator pickles
• Greek potato salad