25+ Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads
Here’s my updated collection of 25+ Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads, because holidays are challenging for low-carb eaters, and Low-Carb Holiday Recipes are always a win! Check out Holiday Recipes to see more low-carb ideas for the holidays!
PIN 25+ Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads!
I know how hard it is to stick with a low-carb eating plan during the holidays, and one thing that helps is to have a tasty collection of low-carb holiday recipes! So to help you get started with that I’m sharing this updated round-up of 25+ Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads. These are perfect for anyone who needs the lowest-carb holiday menu, whatever the reason!
Every recipe here is a favorite I’ve enjoyed many times, so I know you won’t feel deprived with any of these on your holiday table. I’m updating this post with better photos for some of these favorites plus adding a few new options, and I hope you’ll find a low-carb dish here you’ll really enjoy when all that sweet holiday food is staring you in the face!
And if you’re a long time reader who’s enjoyed some of these favorites through the years, I’d love to hear in the comments about which ones you might be making during the holidays!
Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Cheddar Pecan Almond Crisps
Roasted Asparagus with Soy-Sesame Glaze
Roasted Christmas Cauliflower with Red Bell Pepper, Green Olives, and Pine Nuts
Easy Cucumber Guacamole Appetizer Bites
Low-Carb Twice-Baked Cauliflower
Low-Carb Rotisserie Chicken Christmas Salad with Avocado, Pepper, Feta and Lime
Quick Roasted Broccoli with Soy Sauce and Sesame Seeds
Low-Carb Vegetarian Chile Rellenos Bake
(Cut into small pieces and serve with toothpicks for an appetizer.)
Kalyn’s Favorite Baby Arugula Salad with Lemon, Balsamic, Parmesan, and Pine Nuts
Ham and Dill Pickle Appetizer Bites
Spicy Tomato-Cucumber Salad with Peperoncini
Easy Shrimp Cocktail with Creamy Sriracha Cocktail Sauce
Low-Carb Stuffed Mushrooms with Olives and Feta Cheese
Cauliflower Gratin with Sharp Cheddar and Parmesan
Roasted Green Beans and Red Bell Peppers with Garlic and Ginger
Roasted Asparagus Wrapped in Ham
Garlic-Roasted Green Beans with Shallots and Almonds
Barely-Blanched Broccoli Salad with Feta and Fried Almonds
Low-Carb Greek Peperoncini Chicken Salad
Lemony Green Beans with Lemon Juice and Lemon Zest
Holiday Roasted Asparagus with Red Pepper and Gorgonzola
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pecans and Gorgonzola
More Low-Carb Holiday Recipes:
How to Cook a Turkey Breast in the CrockPot or Instant Pot ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Ten Low-Carb Winter Salads for Holiday Dinners ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
23 Low-Carb But Totally Satisfying Holiday Side Dishes ~ Parade magazine
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20 Comments on “25+ Low-Carb and Gluten-Free Holiday Side Dishes, Appetizers, and Salads”
Awesome recipes. My family is surely going to love these! New great dishes on my list.
Kayln, how can you forget about (Trini?) cranberry salsa…every year i have to come here for the recipe.
I do have that in a round-up of my personal top ten which I’m posting today, but it’s not a low-carb recipe so I can’t put it in this collection! Glad to hear you have enjoyed it!
These are perfect for anyone who needs the lowest-carb Thanksgiving menu, whatever the reason!
That roasted asparagus has my name written all over it! YUM!
Thanks Tarah, so glad you like it!
Even though I’m not hosting Thanksgiving this year, I’m going to save these recipes for my next holiday meal planning!
Thanks Lydia; glad you like it!
Thanks for sharing!
Glad you like it!
Just had your Barely-Blanched Broccoli Salad with Feta and Fried Almonds for dinner yesterday – we make it quite a lot!
I think I'm going to try some of these Brussels sprouts recipes soon.
Happy holidays!
Thanks Elle! Hope you have a great holiday too! I do love that broccoli salad so much!
Hi Kalyn, Thanks for Put these recipes together. I'm just looking holiday side dishes.
My pleasure Alma, hope you enjoy trying some of them!
Thank you Vincent! I hope you love that salad as much as I do, and Happy Thanksgiving!
Was looking for a complimentary salad for Thanksgiving, going to try the spinach salad with cranberries, almonds, & goat cheese! Thank-you for posting so many excellent dishes….
This looks so delicious and utterly addictive, and SO easy to make. This is a must make for the holidays.
Thanks Abbey; hope you will try some of them.
This collection of recipes almost — almost! — makes me wish I were hosting Thanksgiving this year!
Lydia, you had your turn hosting for Canadian Thanksgiving! Glad you like it though. (And several of these recipes will be on my table!)