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35+ Best & Easy Thanksgiving & Christmas Side Dishes and Salads

Last updated December 22, 2021. Originally posted December 22, 2021 By Jyothi Rajesh Leave a Comment

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Christmas sides and salads

Looking for easy Thanksgiving and Christmas side dishes and salads? We have curated 35+ sides and salads. All you favorites included, some old classic holiday sides and few new ones! These are sure hits on your holiday table!

Christmas sides and salads

Turkey is no doubt the ‘hero’ dish on Thanksgiving table. But if you are like me, then side dish is what you would look forward to.

Side dishes are my favorite part of the meal. Be it stuffing or gravy, mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes, sweet tart cranberry sauce to comforting corn bread. Having many choices of side dish to choose from is what makes Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners THE BEST!

Your one-stop place for all easy and best Thanksgiving sides and salads. Hope this is useful for you to plan your Thanksgiving/Christmas holiday dinner, and beyond.

Which one is your favorite from the list?

Classic & New Thanksgiving Side Dishes

These gem recipes are sure to be a hit among everyone! Holiday dinner or beyond, these recipes will go on your repeat menu list.

  • garlic sauteed green beans sprinkled with Parmesan and lemon zest Thanksgiving side dish on white ceramic plate
  • savory mashed sweet potatoes served iwth cubed butter in white bowl

Sauteed Green Beans

Melting Potatoes

Garlic Butter Instant Pot Potatoes

Instant Pot Cranberry Sauce

Honey Glazed Carrots

Roasted Butternut Squash

Bacon Cheddar Loaded Crack Potatoes

Buttermilk Cornbread

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts With Butter Garlic Parmesan

Roasted Parmesan Potatoes

Roast Potatoes

Hasselback Butternut Squash

  • melting potatoes in white ceramic dish
  • sugar free instant pot cranberry sauce is for those who want healthy, low carb cranberry sauce that is not sugar laden
  • cooking sauteed mushroom recipe with butter garlic and thyme in skillet

Garlic Butter Sauteed Mushrooms

Classic Creamed Spinach

Savory Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed Mushrooms With Italian Sausages

Cheese & Herbs Savory Pull Apart Bread

Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes

Stuffed Butternut Squash

Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Cabbage Steaks

  • cheese herbs savory pull apart bread on baking dish
  • oven roasted sweet potato fries in baking tray

Cauliflower Steaks

Cheddar Drop Biscuits

Cauliflower Popcorn

Instant Pot Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Leeks

Baked Potato Roses

  • baked potato roses served in white oval ceramic dish with sauce on side
  • hasselback butternut squash drizzled with honey butter sauce and garnished with nuts and herbs

Baked Chicken And Potatoes

Baked Potato Wedges

Sauteed Peppers And Onions

Parmesan Roasted Broccoli

Baked Sweet Potato Fries

Thanksgiving & Christmas Salads

Salads that you will want to enjoy all year long, not just during the holiday season!

  • healthy broccoli salad in wooden bowl with napkin on side
  • healthy arugula beetroot and feta cheese salad on white plate
  • easy 3 bean salad in glass bowl

Easy Cheddar Broccoli Salad

Beet Salad With Feta Cheese

3 Bean Salad

Israeli Couscous Salad

Marinated Tomatoes

Tomato Salad

Classic Pea Salad

Quinoa Salad

No Mayo Potato Salad

Add Something New to Your Holiday Dinner Table

Always stuck to the same menu for Thanksgiving dinner? Try something new this year. These thanksgiving side dishes would be a welcome change!

  • wooden spatula in cheesy broccoli rice casserole dish
  • one pot mushroom rice in ceramic bowl

Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole

Seasoned Rice

One Pot Mushroom Rice

Rice Pilaf

Garlic Rice

Turmeric Yellow Rice

We hope you do love these classic and new Thanksgiving side dishes recipes.

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