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

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
30 mins
Baby Red Potato Salad
2

Red Potato Salad

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Vegetarian Meals
25 mins
Grilled Corn Salad with Cojita
2

Mexican-Inspired Grilled Corn Salad with Cotija

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
30 mins
bowl with watermelon, feta and arugula
2

Watermelon Feta Salad

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
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

  • Gluten Free
  • Keto Recipes
  • Kid Friendly
  • Low Carb
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
15 mins
Spinach Gratin in a casserole dish with a serving spoon.
4

Makeover Spinach Gratin

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Low Carb
  • Vegetarian Meals
50 mins
Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes
2

Sautéed Zucchini with Plum Tomatoes

  • Gluten Free
  • Keto Recipes
  • Kid Friendly
  • Low Carb
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Whole 30 Recipes
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

  • Gluten Free
  • Keto Recipes
  • Kid Friendly
  • Low Carb
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
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.

Veggie Kabobs
1

Veggie Kabobs

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
30 mins
Italian Pasta Salad
7

Italian Pasta Salad

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
1 hr 30 mins
a bowl of perfect, fluffy quinoa
4

How To Cook Quinoa

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
20 mins
Grilled Corn Salad with Cojita
2

Mexican-Inspired Grilled Corn Salad with Cotija

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
30 mins
Grilled Asparagus
1

Grilled Asparagus

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Keto Recipes
  • Kid Friendly
  • Low Carb
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
18 mins
Macaroni Salad
4

Macaroni Salad with Tomatoes

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
25 mins
grilled corn on the cobb
0

How To Grill Corn on The Cob

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Vegetarian Meals
50 mins
Cucumber Salad with yogurt
1

Creamy Cucumber Salad

  • Gluten Free
  • Low Carb
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
10 mins
sweet potato fries with ketchip
5

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries

  • Air Fryer
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Whole 30 Recipes
20 mins
Baby Red Potato Salad
2

Red Potato Salad

  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Vegetarian Meals
25 mins
Grilled Potatoes
5

Grilled Potatoes

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Whole 30 Recipes
25 mins
Lentil Curry
0

Lentil Curry

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Meal Prep Recipes
  • Pressure Cooker Recipes
  • Vegetarian Meals
40 mins
Hot Dog Onion Sauce
1

Hot Dog Onions

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Low Carb
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
20 mins
Creamy Orzo with Asparagus and Peas
10

Creamy Orzo with Asparagus and Peas

  • Dairy Free
  • Vegetarian Meals
45 mins
Pico de Gallo with a chip.
0

Pico de Gallo Salsa

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Paleo
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
  • Whole 30 Recipes
5 mins
Fiesta Bean Salad
3

Fiesta Bean Salad

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
10 mins
Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan
3

Roasted Mushrooms with Parmesan

  • Gluten Free
  • Keto Recipes
  • Kid Friendly
  • Low Carb
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
30 mins
Parmesan Asparagus Fries
5

Parmesan Asparagus Fries

  • Air Fryer
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
30 mins
Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots and lemon wedges.
2

Raw Beet Salad with Apples and Carrots

  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Under 30 Minutes
  • Vegetarian Meals
10 mins
Pot of Yellow Rice and Black Beans
6

Black Beans and Rice

  • Dairy Free
  • Freezer Meals
  • Gluten Free
  • Kid Friendly
  • Vegetarian Meals
50 mins