You can have a delicious turkey and plenty of great main dishes, but the sides are often what everyone goes back for. I like having a few different sides on the table, and vegetable dishes are always popular. Zucchini, carrots, potatoes, and other vegetables all make great sides for Thanksgiving.
I’ve put together more than 10 vegetable side dishes that I love serving for Thanksgiving. They’re easy to serve with turkey and all the other dishes on your Thanksgiving table. Hopefully, you’ll find a few sides here that you want to make this year.
Lemony Greek Potato Salad
This lemony Greek potato salad is an easy side for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings. It’s made with soft potatoes, fresh herbs, feta cheese, and lemon juice. Serve it with ham, grilled meats, or crispy fried chicken.
Baked Broccoli Potato Cups
These baked broccoli potato cups combine potatoes, broccoli, and plenty of cheese. They look a little like savory muffins and work well as a Thanksgiving side. They’re ready in under 30 minutes, so they’re perfect for Thanksgiving.
Crispy Korean Potato Balls
These crispy Korean potato balls are made with boiled and mashed potatoes, garlic, soy sauce, and chili flakes. They’re crispy on the outside and soft inside. They take under 40 minutes and work well as a side dish or party snack.
Crispy Potato Roses
Crispy potato roses are made with thinly sliced potatoes layered with Parmesan cheese and butter. Bake them until golden and crispy, then serve them as a Thanksgiving side.
Japanese-Style Long Fries
These Japanese-style long fries are crispy on the outside and soft inside. They’re made with potatoes and Parmesan and seasoned with garlic and black pepper. They make a simple potato side for Thanksgiving.
Beet Hummus with Spiced Chickpeas
Looking for something different from your usual vegetable sides? Try this Beet Hummus with Spiced Chickpeas. I like to top it with pomegranate seeds, fresh coriander, and sesame seeds before serving. Its bright pink color looks nice on your Thanksgiving table.
Crispy Potato Bites
These Crispy Potato Bites are perfect for sharing, and kids will enjoy snacking on them, too. You can serve them with ranch dressing or ketchup for dipping.
Asian Garden Glow Salad
Ready in just 20 minutes, this Asian Garden Glow Salad is made by tossing julienned cucumber, carrot, and guava with garlic, soy sauce, and plenty of fresh herbs.
Cucumber Silk Salad
This Cucumber Silk Salad is a make-ahead friendly side dish. It’s put together by rolling thin cucumber slices into roses before pouring a spicy, kimchi-like dressing on top. It needs no cooking or fermentation and can be served with almost any main dish at Thanksgiving.
Crispy Mashed Potato Salad
If you don’t want to serve mashed potatoes the usual way, try this Crispy Mashed Potato Salad. It takes less than 30 minutes to make by combining roasted potatoes with a creamy curd-mayo dressing and fresh vegetables.
Feta-Dipped Roasted Carrots
Quartered carrots are tossed with olive oil and spices and served with a creamy feta dip. Smoked paprika enhances the flavor, and the bright orange carrots stand out on the table. The recipe takes less than an hour to prepare.
Mediterranean Halloumi Chickpea Salad
This Mediterranean Halloumi Chickpea Salad has grilled halloumi, chickpeas, fresh vegetables, and a simple lemon dressing. Serve it on its own for lunch or alongside your favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
Creamy Tuna Cucumber Canoes
These Creamy Tuna Cucumber Canoes are a good option for guests who prefer low-carb food. They take less than 20 minutes to prepare and have a creamy tuna filling tucked into fresh cucumber.
Italian Garden Potato Salad
This Italian Garden Potato Salad is made by tossing roasted baby potatoes with sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, roasted peppers, red onion, and fresh herbs. If you are making it ahead and don’t want to lose the potatoes’ crispiness, prepare the dressing and other salad ingredients in advance. Roast the potatoes beforehand and mix everything just before serving.
Korean Crunch Cucumber Salad
This Korean Crunch Cucumber Salad has julienned carrot, cucumber, and onion tossed in a spicy dressing. There’s no cooking or fermentation involved, so it’s easy to prepare. Serve it with roast beef, ham, turkey, or your other favorite Thanksgiving dishes.
Herby Roasted Potato Salad
This Herby Roasted Potato Salad is light but filling and takes about 40 minutes to prepare. Dijon mustard and lemon juice give it a tangy flavor. To make it ahead, prepare the dressing, roast the potatoes, and chop the herbs in advance. Mix everything just before serving so the potatoes stay crispy.
Baked Zucchini Bites
If you find zucchini boring, give these Baked Zucchini Bites a try. They’re made with smoky scamorza cheese and roasted ham and can be served as a side dish or a party appetizer.