8 holiday side dishes that won’t derail your diet
These sides will definitely steal the show at your next holiday feast.
Jan, 2026
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If you’re like most people (us included!) you probably know that you’re packing in a lot of extra calories at your traditional holiday dinner. But you might not have to.
While we don’t recommend that you completely avoid your grandmother’s made-from-scratch chocolate pie, healthier side dishes can cut some calories, leaving room for the pie and other must-have seasonal fixings. Click through to find delicious side dishes—perfect for any holiday celebration.
Written byOlivia DeLong.
Medically reviewed byGaby Vaca-Flores, RD.