{"id":2945,"date":"2021-07-03T01:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-07-03T01:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fitmotherproject.com\/?p=2945"},"modified":"2026-10-13T16:31:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T16:31:04","slug":"healthy-side-dishes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/healthy-side-dishes\/","title":{"rendered":"Healthy Side Dishes: 13 Recipes Everyone Will Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who doesn&#8217;t love a good cookout? And while it may be easy to use healthy proteins on the grill, coming up with healthy side dishes can be a little more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing flavorful, healthy side dishes helps you and your family maintain optimal health and wellness this summer season!<\/p>\n<p>Just because you&#8217;re grilling out doesn&#8217;t mean you have to choose foods that contribute to unwanted weight gain.<\/p>\n<p>For your next summer cookout, skip the traditional potato salad, high-calorie coleslaw, mac and cheese, and chips and dip and choose healthy side dishes instead to keep your meals nutritious.<\/p>\n<p>Use the recipes below to prepare flavorful, healthy side dishes your friends and family will love!<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Beat the heat and stay healthy with these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/summer-nutrition-tips\/?utm_source=blog-post&amp;utm_medium=text-link&amp;utm_term=healthy-side-dishes&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_campaign=fm30x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">summer nutrition tips<\/a>!<\/em><\/h3>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"11296\" class=\"elementor elementor-11296\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb8f687 option-banner elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb8f687\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f91548\" data-id=\"9f91548\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ca855d elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ca855d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Join <em>Fit Mother For Life<\/em> \u2014 The #1 Fitness Community For Busy Moms 40+<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64266ae elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64266ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/long-arrow.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11293\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1387405 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1387405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/join.fitmotherproject.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">JOIN NOW \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h2>13 Amazing Healthy Side Dishes<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Cucumber Greek Salad<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of higher-calorie dishes to complement grilling recipes, consider this mouth-watering <a href=\"https:\/\/belleofthekitchen.com\/cucumber-greek-salad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cucumber Greek salad recipe<\/a> as a healthy side dish instead!<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 of red onion, sliced<\/li>\n<li>4-6 Roma tomatoes, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 tablespoons of lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>2 teaspoons of dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>Black olives, pitted and sliced to taste<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions in a large bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Mix the olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano in a smaller bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and stir.<\/li>\n<li>Season your salad with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle olives and feta cheese on top of the salad and combine well.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate your salad and serve it when you&#8217;re ready!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 103<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 4 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 2 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 8 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 1 gram<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 8<\/p>\n<h3>2. Grilled Corn On The Cob<\/h3>\n<p>What better way to enjoy healthy side dishes than by choosing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spendwithpennies.com\/grilled-corn-on-the-cob\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">grilled corn on the cob recipe<\/a> during your next summertime cookout!<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 ears of corn<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat your grill to medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Remove husks from the corn.<\/li>\n<li>Brush each corn ear with olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Place the corn on the grill.<\/li>\n<li>Cook it for 10-15 minutes, turning the corn occasionally<\/li>\n<li>Remove the corn from the grill, let it cool, and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Nutrition Information (not including olive oil)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 77<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 17 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 3 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 1 gram<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 2 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings 4<\/p>\n<h3>3. Nutritious Refried Beans<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of purchasing refried beans containing animal fat as an ingredient, prepare this nutritious, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/70312\/refried-beans-without-the-refry\/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&amp;referringId=1321&amp;referringContentType=Recipe%20Hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">homemade refried beans recipe<\/a> instead!<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 cups of dry pinto or black beans, rinsed<\/li>\n<li>9 cups of water<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, peeled and halved<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of minced garlic<\/li>\n<li>5 teaspoons of salt<\/li>\n<li>1 3\/4 teaspoons of fresh ground pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 teaspoon of ground cumin<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Place the beans, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker.<\/li>\n<li>Pour water over the mixture and stir.<\/li>\n<li>Cook the mixture on high heat for about 8 hours and add additional water as needed.<\/li>\n<li>Strain the beans but reserve the liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Mash the beans, adding reserved liquid as needed until you reach the desired consistency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Facts<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 139<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 25 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 9 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 1 gram<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 6 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 15<\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"11296\" class=\"elementor elementor-11296\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb8f687 option-banner elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb8f687\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f91548\" data-id=\"9f91548\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ca855d elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget-tablet__width-inherit elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ca855d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Join <em>Fit Mother For Life<\/em> \u2014 The #1 Fitness Community For Busy Moms 40+<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64266ae elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"64266ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"192\" height=\"12\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/long-arrow.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-11293\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1387405 elementor-widget__width-auto elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1387405\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/join.fitmotherproject.com\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">JOIN NOW \u00bb<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<h3>4. Sesame Green Beans<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for a crowd-pleasing, tasty but healthy side dish recipe for your next summer cookout, consider this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/25246\/sesame-green-beans\/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&amp;referringId=1321&amp;referringContentType=Recipe%20Hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sesame green beans recipe<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound of fresh green beans, cut into pieces<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of chicken broth (use low-sodium if you&#8217;d like)<\/li>\n<li data-id=\"6307\"><label for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-25246-0-0\">1 tablespoon of olive oil <\/label><\/li>\n<li data-id=\"6307\">1 tablespoon of sesame seeds<\/li>\n<li data-id=\"6307\">1\/4 teaspoon of salt<\/li>\n<li data-id=\"6307\">Black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add the sesame seeds.<\/li>\n<li>When the seeds begin to darken, stir in the green beans.<\/li>\n<li>Cook and stir the beans until they turn bright green.<\/li>\n<li><label for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-1\">Pour in the chicken broth, pepper, and salt.<\/label><\/li>\n<li>Cover the mixture and cook it for about 10 minutes until the beans turn tender-crisp.<\/li>\n<li>Uncover the mixture and cook it until the liquid evaporates.<\/li>\n<li>Serve and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 78<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 9 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 3 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 5 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 4 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like to try a variation of this sesame green beans recipe, consider <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/13852\/green-beans-with-hazelnuts-and-lemon\/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&amp;referringId=1321&amp;referringContentType=Recipe%20Hub&amp;clickId=cardslot%20122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">green beans with hazelnuts and lemon<\/a> instead!<\/p>\n<h3>5. Instant Cauliflower<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re in the mood for a healthy side dish that&#8217;s savory, flavorful,\u00a0 and loaded with fiber and essential nutrients, consider this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.acouplecooks.com\/instant-pot-cauliflower\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">instant cauliflower recipe<\/a> for your next cookout instead of potato salad.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A small head of cauliflower<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of water<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 tablespoons of salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon of Italian dressing<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon of lemon zest<\/li>\n<li>1\/8 teaspoon of garlic powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Chop the cauliflower into florets.<\/li>\n<li>Add it to an instant pot with water and lock the lid.<\/li>\n<li>Seal the pressure release handle.<\/li>\n<li>Cook the cauliflower on high pressure for about three minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Vent the remaining steam from your instant pot.<\/li>\n<li>Open the lid of the pot, remove the cauliflower, and drain any liquid.<\/li>\n<li>Toss the cauliflower with the remaining ingredients and serve it to friends or family.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 100<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 8 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 3 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 7 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 3 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n<h3>6. Baked Asparagus with Parmesan<\/h3>\n<p>This mouth-watering, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/220195\/roasted-asparagus-with-parmesan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baked asparagus with parmesan recipe<\/a> is sure to be a hit with friends and family of all ages. Serve it as a healthy side dish at your social gathering.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 pound of asparagus<\/li>\n<li>Olive oil cooking spray<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon of salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon of garlic powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/li>\n<li>Cut the bottom ends off of the asparagus.<\/li>\n<li>Place the asparagus in an oil-lined baking dish.<\/li>\n<li>Spray oil on top of the asparagus.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the asparagus with Parmesan cheese, salt, and garlic powder.<\/li>\n<li>Roast the mixture in the oven for about 12 minutes or until you can puncture the asparagus with a fork.<\/li>\n<li>Serve and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 46<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 5 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 4 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 2 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 2 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n<h3>7. Cabbage Steaks<\/h3>\n<p>Swap high-calorie side dish recipes with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/238097\/cabbage-steaks\/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&amp;referringId=1321&amp;referringContentType=Recipe%20Hub\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mouth-watering cabbage steaks recipe<\/a> instead!<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 head of cabbage<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of minced garlic<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon of salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon of black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/li>\n<li>Cut the bottom off of the cabbage and cut it into 1-inch-thick slices.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange cabbage slices in a single layer in a casserole dish.<\/li>\n<li><label for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-2\">Drizzle olive oil over the cabbage and top it with garlic.<\/label><\/li>\n<li><label for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-2\">Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.<\/label><\/li>\n<li><label for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-2\">Cover it with aluminum foil.<\/label><\/li>\n<li>Bake the cabbage for about 45 minutes or until you can easily pierce it with a fork.<\/li>\n<li>Let it cool, serve, and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 94<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 12 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 3 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 5 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 5 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 6<\/p>\n<h3>8. Baked Sweet Potato Fries<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of regular fries, mac and cheese, or potato salad this summer season, choose the following <a href=\"https:\/\/www.allrecipes.com\/recipe\/237083\/oven-baked-sweet-potato-fries\/?internalSource=recipe%20hub&amp;referringId=1094&amp;referringContentType=Recipe%20Hub&amp;clickId=cardslot%2049\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">baked sweet potato fries recipe<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<p>Serve the recipe with your favorite grilled meats and vegetables.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 large sweet potatoes, cut into wedges<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons of vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon of salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon of pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon of garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon of paprika<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><label for=\"recipe-ingredients-label-237083-0-5\">Instructions<\/label><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><label for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-0\">Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/label><\/li>\n<li><label for=\"recipe-instructions-label-0-0\">Spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.<\/label><\/li>\n<li>Place the sweet potatoes and oil in a large bowl and toss.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the mixture with paprika, salt, and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange the potatoes in a single layer on your baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Bake them until the potatoes are golden brown (about 18-24 minutes), turning them over occasionally.<\/li>\n<li>Cool the potatoes for about 5 minutes, serve, and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 287<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 46 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 4 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 10 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 7 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n<h3>9. Mayo-Less Herb Potato Salad<\/h3>\n<p>Instead of traditional potato salad containing mayonnaise, try this healthy, <a href=\"https:\/\/cookieandkate.com\/herbed-potato-salad-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">mayo-less herb potato salad recipe<\/a> in its place!<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 pounds of small red potatoes, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup of chopped parsley<\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup of chopped green onions<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>2 garlic cloves, chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 celery stalks, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of sea salt<\/li>\n<li>Ground black pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Combined the sliced potatoes and salt in a large saucepan or Dutch oven.<\/li>\n<li>Cover the potatoes with 1 inch of water and bring them to a boil over high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the potatoes for about 5-6 minutes until you can easily pierce them with a fork.<\/li>\n<li>Reserve about 1\/4 cup of the water and drain the rest.<\/li>\n<li>Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.<\/li>\n<li>In a food processor or blender, blend together the olive oil, parsley, green onions, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Pour in the reserved cooking water and process the mixture until it&#8217;s blended.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil dressing and stir to combine.<\/li>\n<li>Let the mixture rest for about 10 minutes, tossing it every few minutes while the potatoes soak up the dressing.<\/li>\n<li>Add celery to your bowl with a few tablespoons of additional green onions and chopped parsley.<\/li>\n<li>Toss the mixture again and season it with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and refrigerate the mixture until you&#8217;re ready to serve it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 195<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 26 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 3 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 10 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 3 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 6<\/p>\n<h3>10. Roasted Brussels Sprouts<\/h3>\n<p>This flavorful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellplated.com\/oven-roasted-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">roasted Brussels sprouts recipe<\/a> pairs well with just about any main dish of your choice. It&#8217;s loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 pounds of Brussels sprouts<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon of salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 teaspoon of pepper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.<\/li>\n<li>Place the Brussels sprouts on a large baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle them with salt, pepper, and other spices of your choice if you&#8217;d like.<\/li>\n<li>Gently toss the Brussels sprouts until they&#8217;re well coated with oil.<\/li>\n<li>Spread them in a single layer on your baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Bake the Brussels sprouts for about 20-30 minutes until they&#8217;re slightly crisp on the outside.<\/li>\n<li>Season with additional salt and pepper if you&#8217;d like, serve, and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 104<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 15 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 6 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 4 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 6 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n<h3>11. Hearty Quinoa Salad<\/h3>\n<p>You can serve this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/quinoa-salad-recipe0-1946649\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">heart-healthy quinoa salad recipe<\/a> as a side or main dish. It&#8217;s loaded with essential nutrients and is often a hit with friends and family members of all ages.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>12 cups of water<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups of rinsed quinoa<\/li>\n<li>5 small cucumbers, peeled and cut into cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 small red onion, cut into cubes<\/li>\n<li>1 large tomato, diced<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup of red wine vinegar<\/li>\n<li>2 bunches of chopped mint leaves<\/li>\n<li>1 bunch of chopped Italian parsley<\/li>\n<li>1 lemon, juiced<\/li>\n<li>1 1\/2 teaspoons of salt<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 teaspoon of black pepper<\/li>\n<li>4 heads of endive, trimmed and separated<\/li>\n<li>1 avocado, peeled and diced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan.<\/li>\n<li>Add the quinoa and return to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>Cook uncovered over medium heat for about 12 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Strain and rinse the quinoa well with cold water.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Transfer the quinoa to a large bowl and add in onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, mint, parsley, vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, pepper, and salt. Toss well.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon the mixture into the endive spears, top them with avocado, serve, and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 319<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 32 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 7 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 20 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 6 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 8<\/p>\n<h3>12. Healthy Cauliflower &#8220;Rice&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Try a savory <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/food-network-kitchen\/healthy-cauliflower-rice-3363582#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cauliflower &#8220;rice&#8221; recipe<\/a> in place of traditional white rice to create a summer side dish recipe that wows dinner guests.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 large head of cauliflower, cut into 1-inch florets<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 medium onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>Juice from 1\/2 of a lemon<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Using a food processor, break up cauliflower florets into the texture of couscous.<\/li>\n<li>Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n<li>Add in onions and stir to coat them.<\/li>\n<li>Stir frequently until the onions are golden brown (about 8 minutes).<\/li>\n<li>Add in cauliflower and mix to combine.<\/li>\n<li>Add 1 teaspoon of salt and continue cooking for about 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower becomes soft.<\/li>\n<li>Remove the mixture from the heat.<\/li>\n<li>Place the cauliflower in a large bowl, sprinkle it with lemon juice, and garnish it with parsley. Season with salt and serve warm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutrition Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 140 calories<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 10 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 3 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 11 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 3 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 4<\/p>\n<h3>13. Wheat Berry Salad<\/h3>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodnetwork.com\/recipes\/ellie-krieger\/wheat-berry-salad-recipe2-2011998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">wheat berry salad recipe<\/a> is a healthy side dish that&#8217;s delicious!<\/p>\n<p>Get in your daily dose of whole grains and serve it with grilled chicken or fish and your favorite grilled veggies!<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 1\/2 cups of hard wheat berries<\/li>\n<li>2 stalks of finely chopped celery<\/li>\n<li>3\/4 cups of chopped walnuts<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of chopped dried tart cherries<\/li>\n<li>1 scallion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 tablespoons of olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup of finely chopped parsley leaves<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons of lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructions<\/p>\n<header>\n<ul>\n<li>In a large pot, combine wheat berries and water that rests 2 inches above the berries.<\/li>\n<li>Bring the water to a boil and cook the wheat, uncovered, for about 1 hour until it&#8217;s tender.<\/li>\n<li>Drain the wheat berries and let them cool.<\/li>\n<li>Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium-high heat (about 2-3 minutes).<\/li>\n<li>In a large bowl, combine the walnuts, wheat berries, celery, dried cherries, parsley, scallions, lemon juice, and olive oil.<\/li>\n<li>Season the mixture to taste with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Nutritional Information<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Calories per serving: 360<\/li>\n<li>Carbohydrates: 46 grams<\/li>\n<li>Protein: 9 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fat: 17 grams<\/li>\n<li>Fiber: 8 grams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Servings: 6<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n  <div class=\"author-box-wrap auth5\">\n    <div class=\"thumb-wrap\">\n      <div class=\"author-img\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/052cc35c68977b06470bb1c87c9d5923e921887ed2680c67669e32760bea7b5d?s=250&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/052cc35c68977b06470bb1c87c9d5923e921887ed2680c67669e32760bea7b5d?s=500&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-250 photo' height='250' width='250' \/><\/div>\n      <div class=\"author-details\"><div class=\"author-name\">Erin Coleman<\/div>\n        <div class=\"author-job\"><span style=\"display:block\">B.S.&nbsp;Nutritional&nbsp;Science, R.D., L.D. <\/span><span style=\"display:block;\">Writer, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fit Mother Project<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n          <div class=\"author-title\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"author-desc\"><p>Erin Coleman is a registered and licensed dietitian with over 15 years of freelance writing experience.<\/p>\n<p>She graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in nutritional science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and completed her dietetic internship at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to beginning her career in medical content writing, Erin worked as Health Educator for the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Internal Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Her published work appears on hundreds of health and fitness websites, and she\u2019s currently working on publishing her first book! Erin is a wife, and a Mom to two beautiful children.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*Please know that weight loss results &amp;amp; health changes\/improvements vary from individual to individual; you may not achieve similar results. Always consult with your doctor before making health decisions. This is not medical advice &#8211; simply very well-researched info on healthy side dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div style=\"display:none;\" class=\"postcatlist\"><a href='https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/tag\/lifestyle\/'><span>lifestyle<\/span><\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/tag\/recipes\/'><span>recipes<\/span><\/a>, <a href='https:\/\/www.fitmotherproject.com\/tag\/weight-loss\/'><span>weight loss<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>Choosing flavorful, healthy side dishes will help you and your family maintain optimal health and wellness this summer season!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":2987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,20,10,9,3259],"tags":[3710,3251,3648],"class_list":["post-2945","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-nutrition","category-recipes","category-weight-loss","category-womens-health","tag-lifestyle","tag-recipes","tag-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v28.8 (Yoast SEO v28.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Healthy Side Dishes: Recipes Everyone Will Love! 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