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Light and flavorful healthy side dishes featuring roasted veggies, simple salads, and quick stovetop or air-fryer picks to round out any meal.

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We Love a Healthy Side Dish!

Healthy sides don’t have to be boring! Around here, that means veggie-forward dishes, simple seasonings, and lighter cooking methods like roasting, grilling, and air-frying. Best of all we don’t skimp on flavor, and these are packed with taste!

This collection gathers our favorite healthy side dishes—think sheet-pan veggies, bright salads, and quick stovetop greens that go with everything. Most are ready in 30 minutes or less, many are make-ahead friendly, and all are family-approved.

From veggies and beyond, we have plenty of tasty options to complete a healthy meal, there’s sure to be something for everyone to love!

PRO TIP: Pin or bookmark this list so you’re ready with healthy side dishes that add color, flavor, and nutrition to any meal!

Top 10 Most Loved HealthySides

A tasty list of our go-to side dishes that are light, flavorful, and always a hit with the whole family!

1 Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe

Oven Roasted Vegetables Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
Simple, flavorful, and healthy Oven roasted vegetables take less than 10 minutes of prep work! Nothing beats yummy veggies roasted in the oven!
4.97 from 31 votes
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2 How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe

How to Boil Corn on the Cob Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Boiling corn on the cob is a cinch! You will love this juicy corn on the cob to put on the side of any summer meal.
5 from 10 votes
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3 Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts

Roasted brussels sprouts on white plate.
Oven Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
Oven roasted brussel sprouts have a perfectly crispy outside and a melt-in-your-mouth center, and take just 10 minutes to prep!
5 from 204 votes
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4 Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes

Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Simple roasted sweet potato cubes are flavor bombs coated in cheesy, spiced magic that'll make them your new go-to.
4.97 from 128 votes
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5 Fruit Salad Recipe

Fruit Salad Recipe
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
This fruit salad recipe includes an array of colorful and healthy fruits, making it a delicious side dish for any meal.
5 from 52 votes
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6 Roasted Green Beans Recipe

Roasted Green Beans Recipe
Total Time: 17 minutes
Roasted Green Beans are the easiest and most delicious healthy side dish that goes perfect with any dinner. Plus, they’re quick and great for holiday meals too.
5 from 13 votes
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7 Corn Salad

Corn Salad
Total Time: 12 minutes
This vibrant corn salad is veggie-packed, lightly dressed for a fresh taste, and ready to brighten your plate in under 15 minutes!
4.99 from 87 votes
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8 Zucchini Tots Recipe

Zucchini Tots Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Cheesy zucchini tots are a fun twist on tater tots, and are loaded with my favorite vegetable. They're super easy and quick to make.
4.91 from 50 votes
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9 Baked Parmesan Asparagus

Baked Parmesan Asparagus
Total Time: 25 minutes
Baked parmesan asparagus is the yummiest way to eat veggies! It takes just 10 minutes to prep and only a handful of seasonings.
5 from 4 votes
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10 Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe

Roasted Red Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 35 minutes
With a handful of ingredients, and 30 minutes bake time – crispy, seasoned oven roasted red potatoes will add flavor to any meal!
5 from 92 votes
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More Healthy Side Dishes

Keep the goodness going with even more simple, wholesome sides that pair perfectly with any meal!

11 Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe

Honey Glazed Carrots Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet honey glazed carrots are simple and ready in 15 minutes, the perfect side dish for any meal, especially holidays!
5 from 16 votes
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12 Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe

Herb Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Easy Lemon Herb Roasted Potatoes – A yummy side dish!! Golden potatoes in lemon juice, olive oil, and lots of seasonings!!
4.94 from 15 votes
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13 Roasted Broccoli Recipe

Roasted Broccoli Recipe
Total Time: 25 minutes
Delicious, tender Roasted Broccoli coated in olive oil and lemon juice and drizzled in Parmesan cheese. We love this recipe!
5 from 16 votes
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14 Panzanella Salad

Panzanella Salad
Total Time: 47 minutes
Panzanella salad transforms stale bread into a vibrant salad with juicy tomatoes, fresh herbs, and a tangy vinaigrette.
5 from 3 votes
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15 Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts

Balsamic Glazed Brussel Sprouts
Total Time: 40 minutes
Crispy Roasted Brussel Sprouts That Are Seasoned With Balsamic Vinegar, Garlic, And Olive Oil! These Brussel Sprouts Are Life-Changing Delicious!
5 from 14 votes
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16 Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe

Air Fryer Zucchini Recipe
Total Time: 30 minutes
Crispy air fryer zucchini will give you all the flavor and none of the guilt! This healthy version still packs the flavor punch.
5 from 9 votes
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17 Grilled Asparagus Recipe

Grilled Asparagus Recipe
Total Time: 8 minutes
Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, and a touch of parmesan cheese, grilled asparagus brings a touch of freshness to any dinner.
5 from 10 votes
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18 Cauliflower Rice Recipe

Cauliflower Rice Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
This tasty low-carb side dish will knock your socks off with how yummy it is! Cauliflower rice will be your new go-to healthy side dish!
5 from 8 votes
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19 Kale Salad Recipe

Kale Salad Recipe
Total Time: 15 minutes
Sweet Kale Salad is topped with chunks of apple, candied pecans, dried cranberries, and bacon, served with a homemade sweet dijon vinaigrette!
5 from 8 votes
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20 Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe

Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad Recipe
Total Time: 10 minutes
Tomato Cucumber Avocado Salad – a simple, delicious and quick salad perfect for dinner or for BBQs and get togethers. So many great flavors!
5 from 10 votes
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5 Comments

  1. Sue says:

    5 stars
    I love the sheet pan veggie recipe. I’ll often add sliced apple sausage for a complete meal.

    Reply
  2. April says:

    5 stars
    So many great options here! Can’t wait to try those sheet pan veggies, yum.

    Reply
  3. Jamie says:

    5 stars
    Loved these sides dishes! The roasted vegetables were so good! Now on repeat!

    Reply
  4. Dana G says:

    5 stars
    This such an amazing collection! I bookmarked it for later. Love the roasted veggies!

    Reply
  5. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    It’s not always easy making the right choices. Having all these healthier choices makes it so much easier and takes a lot of the guesswork out for you.

    Reply