Side Dishes

This bright, savory salad will add a refreshing pop of color to your next potluck.

This gluten-free side dish can easily be made vegetarian — and the pretty presentation will make it a real crowd-pleaser.

A delicious dairy-free spin on a comforting holiday classic.

A smoky, savory side dish to round out your holiday menu.

This dairy-free dish boasts big flavor thanks to the roasted garlic.

These greens topped with persimmons and pomegranate arils will give your meal some festive flair.

Any seasonal variety of squash, including pumpkin, will work with this simple recipe.

People typically associate potato salads with summertime grilling, but a warm potato salad like this one belongs on the table with hearty meals in the fall and winter months, too.

This is a fresh, tart slaw that pairs well with rich chicken, beef, and pork. It’s also tasty on an omelet. The pickled green peppercorns and capers are readily available from Italian or Mediterranean markets, but you can add any salty pickled item that appeals to you.

These quick, grain-free muffins from Elana’s Pantry make for a tasty side at any meal.

This dense winter-squash dish is nourishing for your body and satisfying for your belly. Make it a part of your weekly cooking routine.

Not only do many spices naturally boost your metabolism, they’re also delicious. These spice mixes will make you much more likely to opt for raw veggies when you’re looking for something to munch on in the afternoon.

This calcium-rich seaweed has a deep-green hue, long and wide leaves, a salty–sweet flavor, and a soft texture. Complement this sea vegetable with green beans, and top with tamari and sesame seeds for a nutritious side dish.

Braising softens radish roots and tempers their spicy rawness. The sweet honey and aromatic black pepper in this recipe complement, rather than detract from, the character of the radishes, and the browned edges of the radishes themselves add a flavorful touch.