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What is a suitable side dish for a casserole?

I am fixing a casserole tonight. I love casseroles but one problem I always have is aside from some fresh green beans or home made bread I cant really figure out a good side dish to go with a casserole. Im sure alot of people dont worry about a side when it comes to a casserole meal but I like many different things when I eat. Plus I love to cook so this gives me an excuse to spend just a little more time in the kitchen. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. The casserole I am making is a cheesy-chicken-noodle type of thing by the way. Thanks!!!

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1. Rice goes with a lot of different meals. Steamed mixed vegetables also.
2. fried potato wedges, barbecue, spicy chicken wings...
3. Tossed green salad and a bread would be good. Nothing starchy.
4. I know this is ordinary, but why not a nice green salad? Or maybe several little dishes like slaw,cottage cheese,pickles, or a relish tray of sorts?
5. you can make a whole new meal and use the casserole as a side dish.. try watching Paula Dean.. she can really make any dish, look inviting : ) p.s when you have time cook and bake 4 me : )
6. You can't beat a fresh green salad or lightly steamed veggies.
7. sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, and green onion sprinkle salt and pepper and VOILA! very tasty on the side of any dish.
8. well since most casseroles have a starch, meat and veg you can't use those unless you don't have much veg in it . then you can do a nice medley of veg,,,the veg can be grilled or sauteed to have a different feel from the cas. a salad is always a good side to a cas. or how about a marinaded veg salad (cuks , tomato & onion)...or a three bean salad....nachos & dip, or nachos built and heated in oven in seperated dishes for everyone...coleslaw...stuffed tomato....bruschetta...garlic-cheese toast...I'm getting hungry....good luck...I hope I helped you!
9. well depends on the casserole u r making.since it has some chicken,use something a lil starchy,not so much tho.potato salad,or orange glazed julienned carrots or a rocket and aubergine salad with a horseradish dressing.or something simple like a herbed crouton salad.take ur pick.
10. A nice side salad would be perfect.
11. I always make fresh vegies, or a nice fruit salad. I also love to make jello salads with fruit.