Sides

Every great main dish needs delicious sides to go with it. Below you’ll find all sorts of easy, healthy side dishes to complement your next family meal. I have the classics, of course, like garlic mashed potatoes. Plus loads more soups, salads, and sides for every dietary need, whether it’s whole30, gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and more. Looking for healthier versions of your favorite holiday side dishes? Try my green bean casserole or this lightened-up version of my mom’s Thanksgiving stuffing.

Summer Side Dish Recipes

Make these healthy side dish recipes for your backyard BBQ, summer potlucks, beach or camping trips.

Greek Pasta Salad is light and fresh, loaded with garden tomatoes, bell peppers and cucumbers tossed in a homemade Greek dressing with Kalamata olives and Feta cheese. Perfect for summer parties!
5

Greek Pasta Salad

30 mins
Baby Red Potato Salad
2

Red Potato Salad

25 mins
Grilled Corn Salad with Cojita
2

Mexican-Inspired Grilled Corn Salad with Cotija

30 mins
bowl with watermelon, feta and arugula
2

Watermelon Feta Salad

15 mins

Easy Low-Carb Side Dishes

I love creating satisfying sides, minus the extra calories and carbs. Try these easy low-carb side dish ideas.

Garlic Butter Mushrooms
4

Garlic Butter Mushrooms

15 mins
Spinach Gratin in a casserole dish with a serving spoon.
4

Makeover Spinach Gratin

50 mins
Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes
2

Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes

20 mins
Mashed Cauliflower is essentially a creamy cauliflower puree that makes a delicious low-carb or keto alternative to mashed potatoes.
2

Mashed Cauliflower

20 mins

Latest Healthy Side Dishes

I have so many side dishes that you can make using your air fryer, grill, oven, or skillet, plus easy no-cook options. No matter the holiday or occasion, these latest side dish ideas are sure to satisfy any and all cravings.

Ratatouille
2

Ratatouille

35 mins
Bruschetta Pasta Salad
10

Bruschetta Pasta Salad

25 mins
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
2

Broccoli Cauliflower Salad

20 mins
Grilled Eggplant with Feta
3

Grilled Eggplant with Feta

25 mins
Cucumber Soup
3

Cucumber Soup

4 hrs 20 mins
Gallo Pinto with eggs, tomato and avocado.
4

Gallo Pinto

20 mins
Salad with Berries and Pecans
4

Salad with Berries and Pecans

5 mins
Greek Orzo Salad
5

Greek Orzo Salad

30 mins
Green Goddess Potato Salad
3

Green Goddess Potato Salad

1 hr 35 mins
plated arugula salad
3

Arugula Salad

5 mins
Roasted Asparagus
0

Roasted Asparagus

15 mins
Risotto Primavera
10

Risotto Primavera

45 mins
Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham
1

Slow Cooker Black Eyed Peas with Ham

16 mins
Cheddar Biscuits
6

Cheddar Biscuits

45 mins
Lemon Brussel Sprouts
0

Lemon Brussel Sprouts

40 mins
Corn Casserole
4

Corn Casserole

1 hr
Sweet Potato Gratin
7

Sweet Potato Gratin

1 hr 5 mins
Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows
5

Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallows

1 hr 25 mins
Homemade Turkey Gravy
1

Turkey Gravy

30 mins