Easy and healthy side dish recipes you'll want to make again and again.
A great meal is not just about the main dish. Side dish recipes bring extra flavor, color, and nutrition to the table. Serving a mix of healthy and tasty sides helps make any meal more balanced and satisfying.
This list includes 12 side dish recipes that are easy to prepare and work for both busy weeknights and special occasions. These salads, vegetables, and other simple sides pair well with many main dishes and are worth keeping in your regular meal rotation.
1. Twice Baked Potatoes
Twice Baked Potatoes have a creamy, cheesy filling and a crispy potato skin. They make a comforting and impressive side dish that can be prepared ahead of time or even frozen.
2. Quinoa Salad
Quinoa Salad is a colorful mix of quinoa, vegetables, and fresh herbs. It makes a great side dish or a light lunch.
3. Whole Roasted Cauliflower
Whole Roasted Cauliflower is simple to prepare but looks impressive on the table. This will quickly become your favorite vegetable side dish or appetizer.
4. Orzo Salad
Orzo Salad is tossed with fresh vegetables, herbs, and a simple dressing for a bright and flavorful side. It’s quick to make and pairs well with many dishes.
5. Balsamic Roasted Carrots
Balsamic Roasted Carrots are coated in a honey balsamic glaze for a side that is both easy and flavorful. They complement many main dishes.
6. Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Vegetables
Whipped Feta Dip with Roasted Vegetables is creamy, flavorful, and great for sharing. It works well as both a side dish and an appetizer.
7. Bulgur Salad
Bulgur Salad combines tender bulgur wheat with vegetables, feta, and a light dressing. It’s fresh, healthy, and easy to make ahead.
8. Rice Pilaf
Rice Pilaf is made with rice, vegetables, and seasonings for a light and flavorful side. It works with a wide range of main dishes. Try our Wild Rice Pilaf as well.
9. Shredded Brussels Sprouts
Shredded Brussels Sprouts cook in about 10 minutes and bring a light, fresh flavor to your meal. This quick side pairs well with almost any entrée. Also, try our Brussels Sprout Salad.
10. Homemade Dinner Rolls
Homemade Dinner Rolls are soft, fluffy, and perfect for soaking up sauces or serving alongside soups and stews. Our Easy Homemade Breadsticks are also a big hit!
11. Apple Pecan Salad
Apple Pecan Salad combines crisp apples, smoky bacon, crunchy pecans, and greens with a homemade dressing for a fresh, flavorful side.
12. Patatas Bravas
Patatas Bravas are crispy potatoes topped with a smoky, spicy sauce. This Spanish-inspired side is flavorful and easy to make at home.
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