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Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes

Thanksgiving side dishes are equally important as roast turkey when planning a Thanksgiving dinner. Impress your guests with new recipe ideas and choose from a selection of make-ahead sides, easy salads and potato side dishes.

Non-Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dishes Collage

If you are looking for traditional Thanksgiving side dishes like stuffing, plain mashed potatoes or sweet potato casserole, you won’t find them here.

What you will find are mostly non-traditional thanksgiving sides for all kind of diners from meat-eaters, potato lovers, vegans or those who like to add some healthy meals to Thanksgiving feast.

Herbed Mushrooms with White Wine – Mushrooms sautéed in buttery white wine sauce and seasoned with garlic and Italian seasoning can be served as a side or appetizer.

Herbed Mushrooms with Garlic
Herbed Mushrooms with White Wine
Herbed mushrooms with white wine can be enjoyed as a side or appetizer. They are sautéed in butter and flavored with garlic and Italian seasoning.
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Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges is another recipe that can be enjoyed as a side or appetizer. These sweet potato wedges are easy to make and ready on your table in 30 minutes from start to finish!

East Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Oven roasted sweet potato wedges are quick and easy to make. They go so well with cranberry dip or serve them as a side with any meat. A flavorful side or snack!
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Rosemary Parmesan Roasted Potatoes are one of the side dishes that become everyone’s favorite once you try them. This recipe can be easily doubled and is ready in 30 minutes!

Homemade Rosemary Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Rosemary Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Rosemary parmesan roasted potatoes is a delicious side dish, crowd’s favorite, potatoes are seasoned with rosemary and parmesan and baked in the oven to perfection.
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Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage goes so well with turkey (or pork or duck or sausages). It only needs 5 minutes under pressure and can be easily made ahead and reheated when needed.

Wooden spoon with Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage
Instant Pot Braised Red Cabbage is a quick side dish that goes well with roast duck, chicken, sausages or pork. This delicious sweet and sour braised cabbage only needs to be cooked 5 minutes under pressure.
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If you are looking for easy make-ahead Thanksgiving side dishes, this Creamy Potato and Ham Salad is it. In fact, it always tastes better the following day so it’s the perfect side dish for Thanksgiving!

Homemade Creamy Potato and Ham Salad
Creamy Potato and Ham Salad
An easy recipe for creamy potato and ham salad. This make-ahead side dish is always a crowd’s favorite. Perfect for large gatherings and celebrations!
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Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin is a rich potato side that is perfect for any occasion. You can easily make them a day ahead.

Easy Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin
This is an easy recipe for Creamy Potatoes Au Gratin. Its a rich and cheesy potato side dish that is perfect for any occasion and goes so well with all sorts of foods.
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Garlic Smashed Potatoes are one of my favorite side dishes. If you like potatoes, you will fall in love with this easy side dish recipe. It only takes 10 minutes to prep and is also suitable for vegans!

Homemade Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Garlic smashed potatoes are an easy side dish requires simple ingredients. Seasoned to perfection with garlic, olive oil and herbs, they are everyone’s favorite! Also suitable for vegans!
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Forget about boring boiled or steamed Brussels sprouts and make Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Prosciutto instead! If you are after Thanksgiving side dishes that can be cooked on a stove, this is it. Ready in 25 minutes from start to finish!

Pan Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Prosciutto | happyfoodstube.com
Roasted Brussels Sprouts Salad with Prosciutto
This roasted Brussels sprouts salad with prosciutto, pomegranate and Feta cheese makes a great side dish on your Holiday table!
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Creamy Irish Colcannon is a classic Irish potato side dish. Combine creamy mashed potatoes with sautéed kale and leeks, top with chopped spring onions and a knob of butter and serve!

Homemade Creamy Irish Colcannon
Creamy Irish Colcannon
Bring your potato mash to a whole new level by turning it into creamy Irish Colcannon! Mix buttery mashed potatoes with sautéed kale and leeks, top it with spring onions and a knob of butter. This is the perfect potato side dish.
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If you are looking for Thanksgiving side dish ideas that are not potato-based, make this Wedge Salad. It’s simple, yet delicious. And if you are stuck for time, use store-bought dressing and ready-cooked pancetta or bacon.

Wedge Salad
Wedge Salad
Wedge salad is one of the easiest salads to make! It’s light, refreshing, crunchy and most importantly ready in 10 minutes. Serve it on its own or as a side with steak or grilled meats.
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Creamy Orzo Pasta Salad is a quick and flavorful side dish. Its preparation only takes about 17 minutes in total.

Homemade Creamy Orzo Pasta Salad
Creamy Orzo Pasta Salad
This is a quick and easy recipe for creamy orzo pasta salad. Summer vegetables are combined with orzo pasta and creamy curried dressing is stirred in.
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Bacon Red Bean Salad might not be one of the classic Thanksgiving side dishes but it’s worth giving a try. Again, it’s a quick recipe but can be also made ahead.

Red kidney bean salad
Kidney Bean Salad
Kidney bean salad with bacon is a simple, yet delicious side made with easy-to-get ingredients! It’s quick to make and perfect for picnics or barbecues.
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Healthy Thanksgiving side dishes don’t have to be boring and tasteless! This colorful Roasted Butternut Squash Salad is a healthy and light alternative to Potato Salad or other mayo-based side dishes. It’s also suitable for vegans.

Healthy Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Quinoa and Pomegranate | happyfoodstube.com
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad with Quinoa
This roasted butternut squash salad with quinoa and pomegranate is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants! It is a perfect fall salad.
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