These Healthy Holiday Side Dishes are perfect for your Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any other holiday celebration if you are looking for light and wholesome recipes to pair with your main dish.

40+ Healthy Holiday Side Dishes

The holidays are riddled with buttery, rich, fatty recipes that taste amazing, but sometimes you are just looking to lighten things up this time of year. Whether you are on a diet for health reasons or are just looking to balance your holiday spread with some light and healthy options we have got you covered with these Healthy Holiday Side Dishes.

For me personally, if we are enjoying some rich prime rib for Christmas dinner, I like to pair it with a nice salad and some roasted vegetables. My family on the other hand would prefer to dish up some cheesy potatoes and bread and enjoy all the gluttony! 😉

Even if you aren’t concerned with what you are eating during these family celebrations, it never hurts to have a healthy side dish or two on the table for those of use who enjoy a balance during the holidays.

Spiralized Apple Cranberry Salad by The Creative Bite

Balsamic Dijon Roasted Root Vegetables by The Creative Bite

Harvest Chicken Quinoa Salad by The Creative Bite

Tomato Basil Burrata Salad by The Creative Bite

Apple Cranberry Poppy Seed Slaw by The Creative Bite

Cheesy Chipotle Spaghetti Squash by The Creative Bite

Parmesan Ranch Pasta Salad by The Creative Bite

Spiralized Apple, Cheddar & Prosciutto Salad by The Creative Bite

Asparagus Feta Quinoa Salad by The Creative Bite

Airfryer Crispy Roasted Onion Potatoes by The Creative Bite

Light & Creamy Grape Salad by Julie’s Eats & Treats

Broccoli Quinoa Salad by Life is But a Dish

Cranberry Pecan Brussel Sprout Salad by A Virtual Vegan

Grilled Artichokes with Garlic Lemon Mayo by Life is But a Dish

Slow Cooker White Cheddar, Garlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes by Amee’s Savory Dish

Fresh Spinach Salad by Bunny’s Warm Oven

Garlic & Chive Roasted Vegetables by Eating By Elaine

Winter Persimmon and Avocado Salad by Crumb Blog

Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges by Girl Gone Gourmet

Coconut Quinoa with Roasted Squash & Pumpkin Seeds by Hola Jalopeno

Apple Cider Maple Roasted Squash by Life is But a Dish

Winter Salad with Homemade Vinaigrette by Home Made Interest

Zucchini Tomato Gratin by Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Wild Rice Salad with Citrus Miso Vinaigrette by Lemon Blossoms

Harvest Salad with Maple Balsamic Dressing by Lexi’s Clean Kitchen

Lemon Balsamic Asparagus by Living Sweet Moments

Easy Spinach Souffle by Living Sweet Moments

Christmas Salad with Citrus Champagne Vinaigrette by Two Healthy Kitchens

Sauteed Parsnips with White Wine and Thyme by Rachel Cooks

Tahini Mashed Purple Sweet Potatoes by Strength and Sunshine

Warm Sorghum Salad with Kohlrabi, Apple & Fennel by Strength and Sunshine

Honey Chipotle Mashed Sweet Potatoes by The Lemon Bowl

Butternut Squash Apple Bake Recipe by A Cedar Spoon

Brussel Sprout Slaw by The Movement Menu

Slow Cooker Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes by Flavor the Moments

Grandma’s Easy Sauerkraut with Crispy Bacon by The Seasoned Mom

Fragrant Toasted Almond Rice Pilaf by The View from Great Island

Maple Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Butternut Squash by Trial and Eater

 
Easy Cheesy Loaded Cauliflower Casserole by Wholesome Yum

Autumn Harvest Chopped Fruit & Vegetable Salad by Kudos Kitchen by Renee