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15 Delicious Side dishes for Christmas

Here are 15 simple and delicious side dishes for Christmas you can choose from to make your dinner more festive. Spending Christmas day with your family can be challenging. It’s important to create a beautiful table that accommodates everyone. These recipes are ideal side dishes to go with the turkey and ham.

Around the holidays, adding some fresh and healthy side dishes to a meal is important. Doing so will help you stay healthy and avoid too many pounds for the winter.

One of the best things about holiday cooking is that it lets you get creative. This year, try out some new recipes for your side dishes, like these healthy options. These dishes will make your meal memorable without taking up too much time in the kitchen. You’ll find that they’re easy to prepare and delicious too! These dishes will make your meal memorable without taking up too much time in the kitchen. You’ll find that they’re easy to prepare and delicious too!

Side dishes for Christmas are the best.

Side dishes are the unsung heroes of the holiday table. They’re the ones that make it all work, but they don’t get nearly as much love as they deserve. But this year, we’re giving you some ideas for side dishes that are healthy and easy to makeโ€”and delicious to boot!

Fried green plantains, carrots with cranberries, roasted Brussels sprouts โ€” just a few of the yummy side dishes you can serve to your friends and family for Christmas. This would be a great way to mix up your Christmas menu! Try these dishes this Christmas and see if they become part of your family’s traditions!

15 Delicious Side dishes for Christmas
15 Delicious Side dishes for Christmas

Whether you’re an experienced or beginner cook, these 15 side dishes for Christmas recipes will bring some inspiration and perfectly complement your Christmas dinner.

1) Haitian โ€“ Salade Russe (Russian Salad)

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Haitian โ€“ Salade Russe (Russian Salad)
Master the authentic Haitian Salad Russe with this updated 2026 recipe. A vibrant, creamy blend of beets, potatoes, and carrots that prioritizes gut health via resistant starch. Perfect for Sunday dinner, this Gastro-Creole classic is sustainable, healthy, and 100% authentic.
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2) Sautรฉed Carrots, Kale and Watercress

Sautรฉed Carrots, Kale and Watercress
Sautรฉed Carrots, Kale and Watercress
Sautéed Carrots, Kale and Watercress, my own version of veggies medley dish, is a combination of fresh and earthy ingredients.
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3) How to make Crispy Fried Green Plantains

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How to make Crispy Fried Green Plantains
Learn how to make crispy fried green plantains the Caribbean way! A simple and savory side dish made with green plantains, perfect for any meal or snack.
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4) Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sun Dried Tomato and Chestnuts

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Delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sundried Tomato and Chestnuts
Steamed Brussels Sprouts are pan roasted with sun-dried tomatoes, prosciutto, chestnuts, and herbs and spices to create a healthy and delicious meal.
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5) Easy Asparagus with Roasted Chestnuts Recipe

Easy Asparagus with Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
Easy Asparagus with Roasted Chestnuts Recipe
This Easy Asparagus with Roasted Chestnuts Recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients and makes a perfectly delicious side dish for any meal!
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6) Sweet Potatoes with Vinaigrette, the perfect side dish

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Sweet Potatoes with Vinaigrette, the perfect side dish
This recipe goes perfectly with any entree and takes less than 30 minutes.
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7) Perfect Pan-Roasted Mushrooms and Tomatoes

Easy Pan Roasted Mushroom and Tomatoes
Perfect Pan-Roasted Mushrooms and Tomatoes
An easy 30-minute pan-roasted mushrooms and tomatoes recipe made with King Oyster mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and Noubess Hot and Spicy Herbs Sauce.
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8) Easy Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad

Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
Cherry Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
A flavorful and delicious Tomato and Mozzarella Salad, drizzled with Blood Orange Infused Olive Oil and seasoned with basil, parsley, salt, and pepper.
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9) Delicious Roasted Cauliflower with Cashews and Raisins

Roasted Cauliflower with Cashews and Raisins
Roasted Cauliflower with Cashews and Raisins
Roasted Cauliflower with Cashews and Raisins seasoned with Noubess Garlic and Herb Seasoning, a beautiful and delicious dish that is quick and easy to make.
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10) Healthy Sauteed Mushrooms, Carrots, and Scallions

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Healthy Sautรฉed Mushrooms and Carrots (Easy 15-Minute Side Dish)
This healthy sautรฉed mushrooms and carrots recipe is a quick and flavorful vegetable side dish made with tender mushrooms, sweet carrots, and fresh scallions. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's an easy one-skillet recipe that pairs perfectly with chicken, fish, rice, or your favorite weeknight meals.
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11) Spicy and Tangy Sauteed Asparagus Recipe

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Spicy and Tangy Sauteed Asparagus Recipe
Spicy and Tangy Sauteed Asparagus – quick, easy, healthy and delicious asparagus recipe that takes only 20 mins from prep to your dinner table.
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12) Baked Garlic Butter Spicy Glazed Carrots

Baked Garlic Butter Spicy Glazed Carrots
Baked Garlic Butter Spicy Glazed Carrots
Baked Garlic Butter Spicy Glazed Carrots, cooked with a mixture of fresh garlic, creamy butter, Noubess Hot & Spicy Pineapple Sauce and a hint of honey.
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13) Chickpea Salad with Cucumber, Olive, and Tomato

14) Vegetables Tart with Feta Cheese

Vegetables Tart with Feta Cheese
Vegetables Tart with Feta Cheese
This Vegetables Tart with Feta Cheese is deliciously rich and perfect for your next Sunday lunch or Sunday brunch!
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15) Easy Golden Roasted Beets for Two

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Easy Roasted Golden Beets for Two
Beets are healthy and when roasted, they taste even better. Learn how delicious Roasted Golden Beets are perfect in salads and even better as a side dish.
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Some say the side dish is the most important part of any meal! I can’t argue against that. After all, how amazing would a turkey, ham, or duck be without a delicious accompaniment? The variety of side dishes on this list will ensure that no one at the table goes home hungry. And don’t forget to look for your Christmas dinnerware and serving dishes.

This is a great list of healthy side dish recipes for a Christmas dinner. Each one is simple to prepare and should complement almost any meat dish (or soup) you choose to serve.

I hope that you enjoy making these side dishes for Christmas with your family and creating your own traditions. . There are tons of side dishes for Christmas, and we didn’t list them all, but I hope you the ideas above will inspire.

If you have your own special Christmas side dish recipe, please let us know in the comments.


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