Planning a dinner party or holiday gathering? Complement the main entrée with a spread of healthy side dishes. Here are 23 side dish recipes for potato lovers, casserole fans, salad enthusiasts and more.
Potatoes
Most holiday menus include some form of potatoes. Spruce up your spread with one (or more!) of the following sides.
1. Buttery Lemon-Dill Potatoes (Vegan)
2. Spinach Mashed Potatoes
3. Scalloped Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary
4. One-Pan Candied Yams
5. Baked Lemon-Thyme Potato Wedges
6. Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes
Stuffings & casseroles
One-pan sides, such as stuffings and casseroles, mean easy prep and easy cleanup. Here are a few recipes that require minimal effort and maximum flavor.
7. Ginger-Herb Stuffing
8. Green Bean Casserole with Caramelized Onion & Walnuts
9. Cornbread-Cranberry Stuffing
10. “Cheesy” Cauliflower & Hazelnut Casserole
11. Apple-Mesquite Stuffing
Fruits & veggies
Opt for in-season produce, such as cranberries, squash and carrots, when creating your side dish menu. These colorful sides will certainly pair well with any main course.
12. Superfood Cranberry Sauce
13. Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
14. Roasted Brussels Sprouts & Pomegranate Salad
15. Easy Roasted Caramelized Carrots
16. Stuffed Artichokes
17. Roasted Broccoli & Almonds with Balsamic Reduction
Rice
Most of us can agree that rice is nice and grains are great. This season, give wild rice, chickpea “rice” and rice-stuffed mushrooms a try!
18. Cranberry, Orange & Pecan Wild Rice
19. Wild Rice-Stuffed Mushrooms with Fresh Rosemary
20. Mushroom & Turmeric Chickpea “Rice”
Salad
Freshen up your menu with a nutritious fusion of greens, lightly cooked vegetables and healthy homemade dressings.
21. Autumn Salad with Caramelized Squash & Maple Vinaigrette
22. Acorn Squash Quinoa Salad with Zesty Balsamic Glaze
23. Fall Pasta Salad with Butternut Squash and Creamy Lemon Dressing