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Healthy Christmas Side Dishes and Appetizers

by Lindsay McKenzie December 19, 2018December 19, 2018
written by Lindsay McKenzie December 19, 2018December 19, 2018
Healthy Christmas Side Dishes and Appetizers

With Christmas just a week away, whether you’re hosting or just bringing a dish, it’s time to plan what you’ll make. The holidays are always a struggle between wanting to indulge, but not too much. These recipes are healthier without sacrificing nutrition so you can have your cake and eat it too! 

Christmas Tree Salad

Credit: Healthy Happy Life

How cute is this? Everyone loves salad and no meal is complete without a side salad so this recipe is sure to be a hit! You can really make it your own too – whether you use kale, romaine, or swiss chard like the recipe calls for, you could really make any salad you want! Pile it up and put a star made from toast on the top and this dish is quick and easy to make. To see the full recipe click here. 

Butternut Squash Salad With Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Pecans, and Cranberries

Credit: Julia’s Album

The colors in this recipe just scream the holidays! It’s packed with veggies and nuts so it’s on the healthier side and will perfectly compliment other dishes. Snag this delicious recipe at Julia’s Album by clicking here. 

Skinny Scalloped Potato Gratin

Thinly sliced yukon gold potatoes, layered and baked in a light buttery sauce and shredded cheese. So good without the guilt!
Credit: Skinny Taste

Your family and friends won’t even realize this recipe is “skinny” because of it’s cheesy goodness. Potatoes are comfort food and a real crowd pleaser! Can you even believe there’s only 160 calories in a 1 cup serving? Here’s the recipe for this side dish! For a twist on this classic holiday side dish, check out these scalloped sweet potatoes from Eating Well. 

Turkey Cranberry Meatballs

Credit: Six Sisters Stuff

Does anything sound better than “sweet and tangy’? It’s the best of both worlds. These are perfect for an appetizer or could be served over rice as a side dish. If you’re mouth is watering, head over to Six Sisters Stuff to get the recipe and get cookin!

Alright, no more stressing over what you’re going to bring and whether or not everyone will like it. Even better, no more stressing about completely falling off the wagon with your diet this Christmas. You’re welcome!

12 Days of Christmas Survival Tips

Check out our other helpful holiday posts we’ve shared:

Day 1: 5 Gift Ideas Under $25 For Your Friends, Coworkers, and Neighbors

Day 2: Create, Print, and Ship Your Family Holiday Card in 1 Day and Save Money Too!

Day 3: Holiday Hangover Hack + Two Ingredient Christmas Cocktails

Day 4: Amazon’s Best Holiday Dresses Under $40

Day 5: Immune Boosting Regimen: Keep Your Kids Healthy This Holiday Season

Day 6: Natural Scents That Make Your Home Smell Like the Holidays 

Day 7: Ho-Ho-Holiday HIIT Workout

Day 8: Winter Skin Regimens to Make Your Face Glowing and Bright

Day 9: Holiday Party Makeup! Get the Look!

Day 10: Kids DIY Personalized Snow Globe Craft to Keep Them Busy During Winter Break

Be sure to follow along with our 12 Days of Christmas over on our Facebook page. If you like, comment, share, any of our posts, you’ll be entered to win a prize!

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Lindsay McKenzie

Lindsay is the free-spirit of the family! Despite 10 years of traveling the world, she just can't seem to cure her case of wanderlust. After teaching Kindergarten for 6 years, she and her husband took a leap of faith to chase a new dream of full-time travel. They now live on the road full-time in an RV and travel the U.S. with their 2 dogs. If you want to follow their crazy adventures, you can check out their blog (and hear their inspirational story of turning a dead end in life into a detour) at FollowYourDetour.com

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